Leitch's Stan Moote Elected to Board of Video Services Forum, Inc.

TORONTO -- Leitch Technology Corporation is pleased to announce that Stan Moote, Leitch chief technology officer, has been elected to the board of directors of Video Services Forum, Inc., the foremost association of video transport industry players.

Video Services Forum, Inc. (VSF) is an association of video transport service providers, equipment vendors, and other like parties involved in promoting the acceptance and implementation of video transport services, products and applications. The organization's activities include identifying issues in the development, engineering, installation, testing and maintenance of audio and video services; exchanging non-proprietary information to promote technological development; resolving issues common to the video services industry; and encouraging technical standards for national and international standards bodies.

"Leitch has been a charter member of VSF, and we welcome Stan to our board," said Steven Storozum, president of VSF. "The presence of a respected professional video equipment manufacturer with Leitch's breadth of experience will serve to strengthen the link between service providers and end users and will facilitate the achievement of our objectives."

Stan started his career in broadcasting at CFTO-TV Toronto in 1977 and in 1980 co-founded Digi-tel Inc., a digital video design company acquired by Leitch as a subsidiary in 1984. As chief technology officer for Leitch, Stan's responsibilities include generating future product concepts based on technology and customer trends; researching the technical feasibility of new business areas; and establishing strategic technology partnerships.

"Leitch values the forum's commitment to promoting next-generation video products and services," said Margaret Craig, chief operating officer for Leitch. "We are confident our presence will make a significant contribution, given our collaboration with Path 1 in the pioneering development of video over IP and our distinguished history of providing cutting-edge product solutions to the industry. Stan's strong commitment to promote both interoperability between vendors and technical standards make him an ideal candidate for the board."

Stan will serve on a board that includes Steven Storozum, Zuma Networks; Jerry White, SBC/Pacific Bell; Robert Ruhl, Verizon Communications; Bob Osborn, BellSouth; Pierre Costa, SBC-TRI; Greg Davey, Bell Nexxia; Laurie Fisher, Artel Video Systems; Richard Friedel, FOX Television; and Jeffrey Hartung, Williams Vyvx.

About VSF

Video Services Forum, Inc. (VSF) is an association of video transport service providers, equipment vendors, and other like parties involved in promoting the acceptance and implementation of video transport services, products, and applications. The organization's activities include providing forums to identify issues involving the development, engineering, installation, testing and maintenance of audio and video services; exchanging non-proprietary information to promote the development of video transport service technology and to foster resolution of issues common to the video services industry; identification of video services applications, educational services utilizing video transport services; and promoting interoperability and encouraging technical standards for national and international standards bodies. Video Services Forum, Inc. is an association incorporated under the Not For Profit Corporation Law of the State of New York. Membership is open to businesses, public sector organizations and individuals worldwide. Please visit http://www.videoservicesforum.org/ for more information.

About Leitch

Leitch Technology Corporation provides leading-edge solutions to store, switch, distribute, convert, and otherwise process high-quality audio and video signals. Applications for Leitch products span the broadcast, telco, cable, post-production, Internet, and business-to-business markets. Leitch is headquartered in Toronto, Ontario, with other key offices in the United States, the United Kingdom, France, Brazil, Japan, Hong Kong and Australia.

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