DLNA to Explore the Foundation of a Fully Connected Lifestyle at the 2010 Set Top Box Conference

SANTA CLARA, Calif., -- August 30, 2010

WHO: Alan Messer, a member of the board of directors of the Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA), and senior director of the convergence technologies and standards with Samsung Electronics, will be presenting at the 2010 Set Top Box Conference.

WHAT: This presentation will focus on how the technology, content providers and developers, as well as the digital consumer, have adapted to the evolving needs of the truly connected, digital lifestyle. Messer will also explore what it means to create and enable a fully connected universe, how DLNA is successfully promoting standards-based technology to make it easier for consumers to use, share and enjoy their digital content, and a glimpse at what consumers can expect to see in the years ahead.

WHEN: The conference will be held September 1-2, 2010. Messer will speak on Wednesday, September 1, 2010 from 3:15 to 4 p.m. Pacific Daylight Time (PDT).

WHERE: The 2010 Set Top Box Conference will take place at the Holiday Inn San Jose , in San Jose, Calif.. For more information on the conference, please visit http://www.xmediaresearch.com/stb2010/index.htm .

For more information about DLNA, please visit our Web site www.DLNA.org or find us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/dlnacertified .

About DLNA Members of Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) share a vision of an interoperable network of personal computers (PC), consumer electronics (CE), mobile devices and service providers in and beyond the home, enabling a seamless environment for sharing and growing new digital media and content services. Founded in 2003, the group established and maintains a platform of interoperability based on open and established industry standards that, when used by manufacturers will support the sharing of media through wired or wireless networks. More than 200 multi-industry companies from around the world have joined DLNA, committing the time and resources necessary to achieve their vision. DLNA's 2010 Promoter Members include: ACCESS, AT&T, AwoX, Broadcom, Cisco, Comcast, DIRECTV, Dolby Laboratories, Ericsson, HP, Huawei, Intel, LG, Microsoft, Motorola, Nokia, Panasonic, Pioneer, Qualcomm, Rovi Corporation, Samsung, Sharp, Sony, Technicolor, Toshiba and Verizon. Additional information about the Alliance, its participating companies and membership benefits is available at www.dlna.org. ###