Audio Visual Machines Certified as Platinum Partner and Accredited Service Provider for TANDBERG

STAINES, England - TANDBERG (OSL:TAA), the leading global provider of telepresence, high-definition video conferencing and mobile video products and services, today announced that Audio Visual Machines (AVM), a leading provider of video and audio communications, has been certified as a TANDBERG Platinum Partner. The Platinum Partner status awarded by TANDBERG is the highest level of partnership that AVM can receive.

As a Platinum Partner, AVM has demonstrated a supreme level of commitment to TANDBERG, achieved by their ongoing, training, customer support, facilities, volume of business and close working partnership with TANDBERG on all customer accounts.

AVM has also been certified as an Accredited Service Partner by TANDBERG. In order to achieve this authorisation, AVM had to undergo a stringent audit measuring its competency and ability to deliver TANDBERG branded services. With this certification, AVM is recognised as providing TANDBERG customers with the highest level of customer service and support.

“Meeting the strict requirements of becoming both a TANDBERG Accredited Service Partner and Platinum Partner demonstrates our dedication to TANDBERG and our customers,” said Edward Cook CEO of at AVM. “We offer customers a committed team, train them to get the most out of their video conferencing investment, and assist them with other valuable services such as maintenance and video helpdesks. By going the ‘extra mile’ we’ve been able to grow the business significantly within the wider visual communications market.”

“AVM has proven that it can integrate and support TANDBERG solutions seamlessly, providing customers with a high-quality service and supporting them to achieve maximum return-on- investment,” said Wayne Stephens, VP of Partners and Alliances, EMEA at TANDBERG. “This significant commitment is a welcome addition to our existing portfolio of Platinum Partners and we strongly believe in the importance of rewarding the dedication of our partner community.”

TANDBERG sells exclusively through the channel and runs a partner programme, the TANDBERG enVision Partner Programme. Partners range from small specialised video companies working in specific markets, to very large organisations that deliver network products and services.

For more information on TANDBERG, contact moreinfo@TANDBERG.com, or visit www.TANDBERG.com.

About AVM

AVM (www.avmachines.com) was established in 1990 and is the leading audio visual and video conferencing systems integrator in the UK with over 250 staff in 7 offices. The company designs, supplies, programs and supports complex audio visual solutions ranging from boardroom presentation suites to IP-based video conferencing networks. AVM has over 10,000 UK and international clients including BT (LSE:BT), eBay (NASDAQ:EBAY), Coca-Cola (NYSE:KO), BMW (DE:BMWG), the NHS, Royal Mail and West Midlands Fire Service.

About TANDBERG

TANDBERG is the leading global provider of telepresence, high-definition video conferencing and mobile video products and services. Dually headquartered in New York and Norway, TANDBERG designs, develops and markets systems and software for video, voice and data. The company provides sales, support and value-added services in over 90 countries and is publicly traded on the Oslo Stock Exchange under the ticker TAA.OL. Visit www.tandberg.com for more information.

TANDBERG is a trademark or registered trademark in the U.S. and other countries. All other product and company names herein may be trademarks of their respective owners.

AVM Contact: Lucie Cosham, Marketing Coordinator Tel: +44(0)845-26-26-300 Lucie.C@avmachines.com

Source: Audio Visual Machines Ltd

TANDBERG Contacts: Sarita Sawnhey/Natalie McEwan, Noiseworks for TANDBERG, +44(0)1628-628080, tandberg at noiseworks.com