Thomson Brings Wealth of HD Technology to SATIS 2008 Exhibition

Paris, France/Nevada City, Calif., October 20-23, 2008 — Thomson (Euronext Paris: 18453; NYSE: TMS), the worldwide leader in video solutions, will exhibit its latest tools and technologies for cost-effective, file-based production and distribution of standard-definition and high-definition (SD and HD) content at the Show for Audiovisual Technologies & Solutions (SATIS) 2008 conference in Porte de Versailles, Paris, France, October 20-23.

The Thomson exhibit stand (Hall 7.3, stand B-38) will feature a full range of products designed to help users develop and distribute content on any platform at any resolution to any location. This includes Thomson Grass Valley™ HD cameras and camcorders, video production switchers, servers, HD news and nonlinear editing software, video delivery platforms, and a live news control automation system. All will be demonstrated within various areas of the stand, where attendees can gain hands-on experience with the products.

On hand will be the Infinity™ Digital Media Camcorder (DMC), LDK 8000 wireless camera system, K2™ HD media server, Indigo™ AV Mixer, Turbo™ iDDR (Intelligent Digital Disk Recorder), Aurora™ news editing software, EDIUS^® HD editing software, HDSTORM™ I/O editing boards, MediaEdge^®3 video delivery system (IP software and server), the Ignite™ HD integrated production system, and HDC robotic cameras.

As a special promotion, Thomson will give away an EDIUS 5 HD editing software package at its exhibit stand to a lucky winner every day during the SATIS show.

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About Thomson: the worldwide leader in video solutions

Thomson (Euronext Paris: 18453; NYSE: TMS) is the world leading provider of solutions for the creation, management, delivery and access of video, for the Communication, Media & Entertainment (CME) industries. Our clients are studios, broadcasters, network operators (telcos, broadband, satellite and cable operators) and an increasing range of professional users of videos.

We deliver superior value to our customers through a unique combination of industry leading technologies, systems and services, enabling us to offer differentiated and innovative end-to-end solutions based on a broad portfolio of Intellectual Property. At the cross-roads of the CME industries, leveraging our core competencies in video but also audio, data and voice, we enable our customers to take advantage of the growth opportunities brought on by the digital convergence revolution. For more information: www.thomson.net.

For information about Grass Valley products from Thomson please visit www.thomsongrassvalley.com.

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