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TVIA, INC. - THE STREAMING-MEDIA GATEWAY PROCESSOR COMPANY AND PCTVnet ASA - THE IA/DSTB SOFTWARE TURNKEY COMPANY - JOIN FORCES TO ACCELERATE ADOPTION OF SET-TOP BOXES

Partnership allows for joint marketing and software license efforts

　　Computex, Taipei, Taiwan. - June 4, 2001---In order to evolve from current set-top box environments and move to the next level of adoption, Tvia, Inc. (NASDAQ; TVIA) and PCTVnet ASA today announced that they have entered into a software license agreement and marketing partnership. 　
　

PCTVnet ASA is an international software company that develops middleware and value added applications to various set-top boxes and Internet appliance vendors. PCTVnet's product portfolio includes several applications like SmartHome, Internet Protocol (IP) videophone and the latest multimedia plug-ins and sophisticated server back-end systems.

The two companies intend to complement each other's capabilities through joint non-exclusive marketing efforts and by entering into a software license agreement. Both Tvia's and PCTVnet's developer kits offer unique software and processing environments for creation of next-generation Internet enabled devices (IAs) and digital broadband set top boxes (DSTBs).
　

"Tvia's CyberPro streaming media gateway processors are widely accepted in the STB industry. We have included support for their technology in our turnkey software solution to aid OEMs in getting to market at the right speed and cost, and with advanced applications that Multiple System Operators (MSOs) could convert into revenue-generating services for enhanced experience and utility for customers." said Nicolay Bèrard-Andersen, Director of Sales and Marketing of PCTVnet. "Tvia is an important element in our software design kit for OEM adoption and development of DSTBs and IAs."
　

PCTVnet developed a cost effective STB reference design based on Tvia's CyberPro5000 streaming media gateway processor for Advanced Micro Devices (AMD). The STB includes high quality video telephony, a potentially significant application for the broadband industry seeking revenue-generating services. PCTVnet has front-end and back-end applications, which makes it possible for service providers to increase their revenues.
　

"PCTVnet's technology and partnership is a perfect indication of the role both software and hardware will play in the expanding DSTB/IA markets," said Vahe Akay, Tvia's Vice President of Marketing. "Our streaming media gateway processors and unique software development kit are some of the necessary design ingredients for the simultaneous display of broadcast TV and Internet content in the home. We believe PCTVnet's adoption of the Tvia video platform and integration of our software code into PCTVnet's products is an important step in the design of STBs worldwide."

Tvia CyberPro(tm) Product Family

　　The CyberPro 5000 family of streaming media processors is intended for the design of internet enabled devices , digital broadband set-top boxes and digital television. The CyberPro 5000 offers audio, video, enhanced text, graphics, and animation processing engines. The CyberPro 5000 includes two video ports for two simultaneous stream processing. It also features high quality audio and video for of broadband television video, a hardware magnified view of Web pages on television, and a flexible transparency algorithm for blending multiple video, text, graphics, and animation.
　

About PCTVnet ASA:

　　PCTVnet was founded in December 1995 with the aim to develop software for a "box" making the home "smart". The box allows the consumer to access the Internet, monitor and control in-home systems appliances, and to communicate with others. Building on this experience, PCTVnet has developed into an international software company which develops middleware and value added applications to various set-top boxes and Internet enabled devices . PCTVnet delivers turnkey software to different OEMs. Over the last years PCTVnet has built a sophisticated back-end server system and improved the usability of the turnkey software. Through strategic alliances PCTVnet is able to deliver an advanced software solution to our OEM clients. (http://www.pctvnet.no/)
　

About Tvia, Inc.

　　Tvia, Inc., designs, develops and markets streaming media gateway processors for the Internet appliance, digital broadband set-top box and digital television markets. Tvia's semiconductor solutions, together with its proprietary software, process rich streaming media content available on the broadband networks and enables customers to have a customized and interactive television experience. Tvia is unleashing the interactive broadband experience and changing the way interactive content is displayed in the home. The company has secured major design wins with OEMs worldwide in all of its three target markets. For more information visit http://www.tvia.com/.
　

　　Except for historical information contained herein, the matters set forth in this press release are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the "safe harbor" provision of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements in this press release include, but are not limited to, statements as to the intent for the companies to complement one another's capabilities, the acceptance of Tvia's CyberPro5000 product family, the role of software and hardware in the expanding digital Set-Top box and Internet appliance markets, PCTVnet's ability to develop its products based on Tvia's CyberPro5000 product family, the expected development of PCTVnet's products incorporating Tvia's products and the anticipated features, benefits and results of the use of Tvia's products by customers of PCTVnet ASA . These forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ materially, including, but not limited to product capabilities, the ability of PCTVnet to incorporate Tvia's products into its products, the impact of alternative technologies and competitive products and other risks detailed from time to time in Tvia's SEC reports, including its Quarterly Report on form 10-Q for the quarter ended December 31, 2000. These forward-looking statements speak only as of the date hereof. Tvia disclaims any intent or obligation to update these forward-looking statements.