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Jan. 10, 2009
CyberLink PowerDirector 7 Optimized for ATI Stream Technology from AMD

The First Consumer Video Editing Software Optimized for ATI Stream Encoder

Taipei, TaiwanJanuary 10, 2009—CyberLink Corp. (5203.TW), innovative solution provider for the connected media lifestyle, launches today the latest PowerDirector 7 optimized for ATI Stream technology with accelerated MPEG2 and H.264 video encoding performance.

ATI Stream technology allows applications to take advantage of a graphic processing unit’s massive compute capability for demanding algorithms such as video editing. CyberLink PowerDirector 7 leverages ATI Stream technology to maximize transcoding performance when rendering MPEG2 and H.264 video files that users can output and view on the iPod®. PowerDirector 7 supports Stream-enabled ATI Radeon™ HD 4800 and ATI Radeon™ HD 4600 series graphic card solutions.

PowerDirector 7 is a prime example of how ATI Stream technology can accelerate and streamline processing intensive PC tasks to improve the experience for consumers,” said Matt Skynner, vice president of product marketing, Graphics Products Group, AMD. “We are excited about the impressive results PowerDirector 7 is yielding with our innovative GPU technology and we applaud CyberLink’s commitment to deliver great HD video editing performance for video enthusiasts.”

"CyberLink is happy to collaborate with AMD, optimizing PowerDirector 7 as the first consumer video editing software with ATI Stream technology,” said Alice H. Chang, CEO of CyberLink. “With the growing popularity of video editing and AMD’s focus on developing advanced graphic and computing solutions, we felt it was a natural step to deliver accelerated software performance to allow users to spend more time on creating and sharing HD videos and less time waiting."

About PowerDirector 7
PowerDirector 7 is a powerful video editing software featuring easy-to-use features for enhancing users’ videos and producing polished video and slide show productions. PowerDirector 7 is also the first open video editor that allows users to share and download custom designed PiP effects, animated objects, title effects and DVD templates from Directorzone, the community website for video editors.

Product Availability
PowerDirector 7 optimized for ATI Stream technology will be available on CyberLink’s online store early February.

About CyberLink
CyberLink Corp is the leader and pioneer in enabling digital multimedia on PCs and CEs. Backed by a group of high-caliber software engineers, CyberLink owns its core codec and a number of patented technologies. CyberLink has built a solid reputation for delivering high-quality, interoperable, and fast time-to-market solutions that keep our OEM partners on the leading edge. Our business partners include leaders in the PC industry: drive manufacturers, graphics-card makers, and top-5 desktop and notebook brands. Today, CyberLink’s software solutions include: complete applications for Blu-ray Discs, Digital Home entertainment, TV-on-PC and human resource development. With customers spanning from multi-national corporations to small/medium-sized businesses, and from power users to home users, CyberLink has enjoyed rapid and consistent growth leading to a record breaking IPO in 2000 on the Taiwan Over The Counter Exchange (OTC: 5203). Currently, CyberLink is listed on the Taiwan Stock Exchange (ticker symbol: 5203.TW). CyberLink's worldwide headquarters is located in Taipei. To keep up with market demands, CyberLink has operations in North America, Europe and the Asia Pacific region, including Japan. For more information, please visit CyberLink's website at www.cyberlink.com.

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Press Contacts:

Corporate: Nhi Sung at press@cyberlink.com or by phone at: +886-2-8667-1298, ext. 2316
CyberLink Japan: Emi Kinoda at contact_pr_jpn@cyberlink.com or by phone at: +81-3-5875-6650
CyberLink USA: Bernard Blanco at contact_pr@cyberlink.com or by phone: +1-510-668-0118, ext. 50
Germany: Volker Maxisch at contact_pr_deu@cyberlink.com or by phone: +31-43-306-0797
United Kingdom: Maggie Zaboura at contact_pr_uk@cyberlink.com or by phone: +44-7725-670-880

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