AVerMedia(R) USA Announces New Division Director for Surveillance Products

Jan. 21, 2009

MILPITAS, Calif. , Jan. 21 /PRNewswire/ -- AVerMedia(R) Technologies, Inc. USA , the leading provider of award winning surveillance, digital multimedia and presentation technology announced today that Craig Johnson , an accomplished technology executive has been named Division Director for AVerMedia USA's Surveillance Products Division. Based in AVerMedia's North American headquarters in Milpitas, CA , Johnson will be responsible for strategically positioning AVerMedia's surveillance products and services as well as overall sales, marketing and customer support for growth.

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Johnson brings to AVerMedia more than 25 years of experience at Honeywell International in developing programs and products for the Security, Industrial and Building Automation industries. He has held numerous senior positions at Honeywell International including District General Manager of Northern Californian operations. He was most recently Vice President of Business Development at Connexed Technologies.

"We are very excited to have Craig Johnson leading AVerMedia USA's Surveillance Division into its next era of growth," says Arthur S. Pait , President, AVerMedia Technologies, Inc. USA . "We believe that Johnson, with his broad technology experience coupled with decisive leadership style, commitment to customer service, proven track record of driving growth and operational excellence will not only thrust AVerMedia Surveillance products and services into market leadership, but will also help create more value and new possibilities for our loyal customers and partners."

Johnson said, "AVerMedia has a wide portfolio of innovative video surveillance products that benefits many diverse environments. The market momentum has already been established and AVerMedia is perfectly positioned for explosive growth. I am excited to bring my expertise and help AVerMedia capitalize on this monumental opportunity."

Johnson earned his bachelor's degree in Business Marketing and Management from the University of Wisconsin-Madison as well as his MBA in Marketing from the DePaul University in Chicago, IL.

For more information about AVerMedia's Surveillance Products Division or any of AVerMedia's other digital multimedia products, visit www.avermedia-usa.com or call AVerMedia at 408-263-3828.

About AVerMedia Technologies:

AVerMedia is the technology leader in Digital Multimedia Video Convergence Technology. Aside from its full line of TV Tuners and Personal Video Recorder products, AVerMedia provides Hardware and Software Surveillance Systems, Document Cameras, Digital Video Makers, and PC-to-TV Converters for consumer and corporate/educational markets. As a leader in innovative manufacturing and environmentally friendly products, AVerMedia is also highly involved with community and social responsibilities. AVerMedia also partners with ODMs for the development of AVerMedia's technologies for integration applications.

AVerMedia is a registered trademark of AVerMedia Technologies, Inc. All other trademarks or registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

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