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London, UK & Taipei, Taiwan – June 23, 2016 – Imagination Technologies (IMG.L) announces that ALi Corporation, a leading set-top box (STB) chipset provider, is shipping a MIPS-based, H.265-capable System-on-Chip (SoC) for hybrid cable, satellite, terrestrial and IP STBs. MIPS CPUs are firmly established in the STB market, shipping inside many of the most widely adopted products.

ALi’s chipsets offer operators and device manufacturers high-performance and cost-effective solutions for next-generation STBs with the latest technologies. Its new MIPS CPU enabled chipset integrates a large-capacity L2 cache for optimum performance in HTML5-based applications. In addition, the new SoC integrates ALi’s latest advanced security engine for CAS and DRM compliance as well as a refreshed user interface that enables developers to create rich applications on a range of modern operating systems optimized for DTVs and STBs. With support for H.265 high-efficiency video codec, the chipset is designed to efficiently receive HD and UHD video content over today’s limited bandwidth connections.

Says Jim Nicholas, EVP MIPS Processor IP, Imagination: “MIPS CPUs are at the heart of many of today’s most popular digital televisions and set-top boxes. We’ve been working closely with ALi to ensure they get the best possible performance from MIPS CPUs in their new chipset to ensure their customers achieve a rich multimedia experience at the lowest possible system cost and power consumption.”

Says Daniel Huang, CEO, ALi Corp.: “Thanks to the high-performance MIPS CPU, powerful computation capability, and a high degree of integration, our new chipset offers STB manufacturers a high-quality, cost-effective solution. By using Imagination’s ultra-efficient MIPS CPUs, ALi has designed a new H.265-capable SoC that will help broadcasters to maximize bandwidth utilization and pay TV operators to increase profitability while also providing a better user experience for consumers.”

Imagination offers a wide range of 32- and 64-bit MIPS CPUs for digital home applications. For more details, visit http://imgtec.com/mips/.

About Imagination Technologies
Imagination is a global technology leader whose products touch the lives of billions of people across the globe. The company’s broad range of silicon IP (intellectual property) includes the key processing blocks needed to create the SoCs (Systems on Chips) that power all mobile, consumer and embedded electronics. Its unique software IP, infrastructure technologies and system solutions enable its customers to get to market quickly with complete and highly differentiated SoC platforms. Imagination’s licensees include many of the world’s leading semiconductor manufacturers, network operators and OEMs/ODMs who are creating some of the world’s most iconic products. See: www.imgtec.com.
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About ALi Corporation
ALi Corporation is a leading innovator and developer in the set-top box (STB) system-on-chip (SoC) market. By fully leveraging its core expertise in the set-top box industry, ALi Corp.’s solutions are recognized for their high levels of integration, superior performance reliability, premier customer oriented service and compelling cost structure. Hundreds of Pay TV operators have adopted ALi Corp.’s solutions worldwide. ALi Corp. was founded in 1987 with headquarters in Taipei, Taiwan, R&D centers as well as sales offices in Hsinchu, Shanghai, Shenzhen, Zhuhai, Geneva, Seoul, and Noida, and technical support teams throughout Asia. For more information, please visit www.alitech.com.

TAIPEI, TAIWAN & SAN DIEGO, CA – June 8, 2016 – ALi Corporation, a leading Set-Top Box (STB) chipset provider, today announced the integration of VideoMark®, a forensic watermarking solution from Verimatrix on ALi’s latest Ultra HD (UHD) chipset offerings. The collaboration with Verimatrix, the specialist in securing and enhancing revenue for multi-network, multi-screen digital TV services around the globe, delivers solutions in line with the recently introduced Ultra Security specifications that enable rights owners and pay-TV operators to maximize revenue potential amid the rising popularity of premium UHD content.

Digital entertainment is rapidly evolving as consumers continue to demand higher quality content distributed across a variety of networks and devices. This has given rise to increasing security threats and has prompted the media industry to recommend a set of requirements for pay-TV operators to ensure robust protection of high-value media content. VideoMark from Verimatrix is a core component of the VCAS Ultra™ revenue security platform that meets the media industry’s UHD service requirements, specifically MovieLabs Specifications for Next Generation Video and Enhanced Content Protection. It offers protection against illegal redistribution by enabling user-specific traceability with embedded identifying information in copies of premium media content. The integrated solution with Verimatrix VideoMark on ALi STB SoCs will enable pay-TV operators to expand their service offerings with premium content such as UHD video, live sports and early release VOD and thereby maximize ARPU for sustainable growth.

ALi’s UHD chipset implements a host of the latest security technologies including hardware root of trust and Trusted Execution Environment (TEE), enabling a strong base to incorporate VideoMark and together enabling an Ultra Security multi-layered architecture. Furthermore, ALi’s UHD chipset embeds a high-efficiency processor and graphic engine and supports HEVC and VP9 video decoding to deliver a high-performing and cost-effective platform targeting DVB, IPTV, OTT and hybrid STB applications.

“The pay-TV industry is responding to growing demand for premium content being consumed over broadcast, IP and hybrid network services with cutting-edge advancements in security technology,” said Petr Peterka, CTO, Verimatrix. “Verimatrix has been working with ALi to enable a multitude of certified security implementations and now we are taking a step forward to collaboratively offer VideoMark forensic watermarking on ALi’s UHD-enabled SoCs to secure UHD media content against illegal redistribution and enhance operator revenue protection. By joining forces, we will help the pay-TV industry stay ahead of emerging security challenges. ”

“ALi is committed to providing the most advanced and forward-looking security measures to address the needs of the pay-TV industry,” said Tony Chang, Chief Operating Officer of ALi Corporation. “We are thrilled to combine Verimatrix’s breakthrough technology with our robust security implementations to bring compelling premium video entertainment to consumers around the world.”

About Verimatrix
Verimatrix specializes in securing and enhancing revenue for multi-network, multi-screen digital TV services around the globe and is recognized as the global number one in revenue security for connected video devices. The award-winning and independently audited Verimatrix Video Content Authority System (VCAS™) family of solutions enable next-generation video service providers to cost-effectively extend their networks and enable new business models. The company has continued its technical innovation by offering the world's only globally interconnected revenue security platform, Verspective™ Intelligence Center, for automated system optimization and data collection/analytics.

Its unmatched partner ecosystem and close relationship with major studios, broadcasters and standards organizations enables Verimatrix to provide a unique advantage to video business issues beyond content security as operators introduce new services to leverage the proliferation of connected devices. Verimatrix is an ISO 9001:2008 certified company. For more information, please visit www.verimatrix.com, our Pay TV Views blog and follow us @verimatrixinc, Facebook andLinkedIn to join the conversation.

About ALi Corporation
ALi Corporation is a leading innovator and developer in the set-top box (STB) system-on-chip (SoC) market. By fully leveraging its core expertise in the set-top box industry, ALi Corp.’s solutions are recognized for their high levels of integration, superior performance reliability, premier customer oriented service and compelling cost structure. Hundreds of Pay TV operators have adopted ALi Corp.’s solutions worldwide. ALi Corp. was founded in 1987 with headquarters in Taipei, Taiwan, R&D centers as well as sales offices in Hsinchu, Shanghai, Shenzhen, Zhuhai, Geneva, Seoul, and Noida, and technical support teams throughout Asia. For more information, please visit www.alitech.com.

TAIPEI, TAIWAN & SAN JOSE, CA – May 31, 2016— Cubiware, a Warsaw, Poland based subsidiary of TiVo Inc. (NASDAQ: TIVO), today announced a partnership with ALi Corporation in which it will integrate the full-featured CubiTV Hybrid Middleware on ALi STB chipsets, with the intention of bringing highly competitive solutions to operators around the world.

The joint solution will enable pay-TV providers and telecom operators to deliver enriched hybrid or IPTV services, bringing viewers diverse and compelling digital TV experiences. Service providers will benefit from a high-performing future-proof platform that ensures a quick time to market; end-users will have access to revolutionary value-added services. The Cubiware Middleware solution runs on ALi’s driver architecture, with the unified interface offering extremely flexible portability across set top box platforms and chipsets, thereby accelerating the development cycle and time-to-market.

“We are thrilled to be partnering with ALi Corporation to bring a feature-rich, competitive solution to service providers,” said Jakub Gorski, co-founder of Cubiware. “This collaboration will provide viewers with greater choice and content and an exceptional TV viewing experience.”

The ALi chipset features a smart solution that targets applications including hybrid set-top boxes, multimedia gateways, IPTV set-top boxes, OTT multimedia players and HDMI dongles and embeds a dual-core ARM® CortexTM-A9 processor delivering high performance application processing power, Mali-400 MP2 processor supporting 3D graphics and dedicated security processor enabling advanced security systems.

“Our partnership with Cubiware will move our business forward tremendously,” said Tony Chang, Chief Operating Officer of ALi Corporation. “The CubiTV Hybrid Middleware technology integrated on ALi’s high-performing chipset will enable operators to bring innovative digital TV experiences to viewers everywhere.”

About ALi Corporation
ALi Corporation is a leading innovator and developer in the set-top box (STB) system-on-chip (SoC) market. By fully leveraging its core expertise in the set-top box industry, ALi Corp.’s solutions are recognized for their high levels of integration, superior performance reliability, premier customer oriented service and compelling cost structure. Hundreds of Pay TV operators have adopted ALi Corp.’s solutions worldwide. ALi Corp. was founded in 1987 with headquarters in Taipei, Taiwan, R&D centers as well as sales offices in Hsinchu, Shanghai, Shenzhen, Zhuhai, Geneva, Seoul, and Noida, and technical support teams throughout Asia. For more information, please visit www.alitech.com.

About Cubiware
Cubiware, a wholly owned subsidiary of TiVo Inc. (NASDAQ: TIVO), is an innovative provider of software for Digital TV devices and systems. Cubiware’s CubiTV solution is flexible middleware that enables cable, satellite, terrestrial TV operators, and telcos to introduce advanced TV services to network services. Support for a variety of Internet standards and high customizability enables rapid and cost-effective deployment. Cubiware’s CubiSDK software development kit (SDK) enables the building of customized software for video-enabled devices such as IPTV set-top boxes (STBs), DVB Zappers, and DVRs. CubiSDK includes multiple pre-built plug-ins and libraries, which may be used to add value to existing Cubiware IPTV or DVB/IP deployments as well as to accelerate development of new DTV products. For additional information please visit www.cubiware.com or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

About TiVo Inc.

TiVo Inc. (NASDAQ: TIVO) is a global leader in next-generation television services. With global headquarters in San Jose, CA and offices in New York, NY, Durham, NC, and Warsaw, Poland, TiVo's innovative cloud-based Software-as-a-Service solutions enable viewers to consume content across multiple screens in and out-of-the home. The TiVo solution provides an all-in-one approach for navigating the 'content chaos' by seamlessly combining live, recorded, on-demand and over-the-top television into one intuitive user interface with simple universal search, discovery, viewing and recording from a variety of devices, creating the ultimate viewing experience. TiVo products and services are available at retail or through a growing number of pay-TV operators worldwide. TiVo's multiple subsidiary companies provide the broader television industry and consumer electronics manufacturers with set-top box, cloud-based video discovery and recommendation options, interactive advertising solutions, and audience research and measurement services. More information at: www.TiVo.com.

Taipei, Taiwan and Hoofddorp, the Netherlands – May 26, 2016 – ALi Corporation, a leading Set-Top Box (STB) chipset provider, today announced it has entered into a strategic partnership with Irdeto, a world leader in digital platform security, achieving certification to integrate Irdeto’s powerful security solutions on its latest generation chipset offerings. By joining forces, ALi and Irdeto will provide pay TV operators and content owners flexible, renewable and scalable security solutions to stay ahead of evolving security threats.

Security of premium digital content is a key factor for pay TV business. Irdeto offers a suite of media protection solutions to secure content distributed over broadcast, IPTV and OTT networks. The comprehensive collaboration between ALi and Irdeto ranges from integration of Irdeto’s media access and management solutions including card based and cardless Conditional Access solutions, DRM, home networking security to consumer set-top boxes, all enabled on ALi SoC, a hardware root of trust. The partnership delivers robust security that the pay TV industry can rely on to protect their digital assets and a wide range of business models.

This agreement will support chipset certifications to address different market requirements, including hybrid deployments and HEVC enablement to meet the needs of pay TV operators to maximize bandwidth capacity, thus enabling cost savings and increasing profitability. Collaboration efforts are ongoing and will extend to future developments on both companies’ roadmaps.

“The combination of our proven experience in digital content protection with ALi’s certified security platforms meets the full array of evolving security challenges that digital media industries face,” indicated Steeve Huin, Vice President of Strategic Partnerships, Irdeto. “With nearly 50 years experience serving top-tier customers globally, Irdeto provides flexible and scalable solutions to enable consumers to securely access premium content from any device, including client devices such as a set-top box. The partnership with ALi delivers uncompromising security to satisfy pay TV operators and content holders.”

“ALi makes every effort to ensure our chipsets integrate the latest and forward-looking security measures by working with leading technology providers that are as dedicated as ALi to meeting the pay TV industry’s evolving requirements,” said Daniel Huang, CEO of ALi Corporation. “Hundreds of pay TV operators around the world have adopted ALi solutions as we strive to address the needs of the pay TV industry with combined hardware and software advancements. The collaboration with Irdeto complements ALi’s pay TV product portfolio to expand our footprints in worldwide pay TV business, creating synergy effects helping both companies tap into additional growth opportunities.”

Visitors are welcome to see live demonstrations of ALi platforms at booth #4A1-06 at Broadcast Asia 2016, taking place on May 31 - June 3 in Singapore.

About ALi Corporation
ALi Corporation is a leading innovator and developer in the set-top box (STB) system-on-chip (SoC) market. By fully leveraging its core expertise in the set-top box industry, ALi Corp.’s solutions are recognized for their high levels of integration, superior performance reliability, premier customer oriented service and compelling cost structure. Hundreds of Pay TV operators have adopted ALi Corp.’s solutions worldwide. ALi Corp. was founded in 1987 with headquarters in Taipei, Taiwan, R&D centers as well as sales offices in Hsinchu, Shanghai, Shenzhen, Zhuhai, Geneva, Seoul, and Noida, and technical support teams throughout Asia. For more information, please visit www.alitech.com.

About Irdeto
At Irdeto, we believe that businesses must have the freedom to innovate and the confidence to take risks to be in control of their future. To help our customers take control, we secure their infrastructure and content and give them the flexibility for the future with a service-oriented approach. Irdeto’s powerful solutions and services enable content owners and providers to securely deliver media across all screens and devices in and out of the home, as well as allowing platform operators to offer innovative services beyond media. With over 40 years of expertise in security, we have the market insights from piracy and consumer data, knowhow and proven track record to be the trusted partner of choice. Irdeto’s unique heritage as a subsidiary of multinational media group Naspers (JSE: NPN) means that we are a well-established and reliable partner. Please visit Irdeto at www.irdeto.com