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Jan. 9, 2009
CyberLink and Tyco Electronics’ Elo TouchSystems Collaborate to Develop Next-Generation Multi-touch Enabled Applications

Taipei, TaiwanJanuary 9, 2009—CyberLink Corporation (5203.TW), and Elo TouchSystems, a Tyco Electronics business, announced today that they are working closely to develop touch-optimized solutions.  The engineering teams from both companies are collaborating closely, sharing both hardware and software, in order to accelerate development and testing.  Both companies recognize that multi-touch solutions require tight matching of the software to the design and capabilities of the hardware.  To ensure a great overall user experience, CyberLink and Elo have established this close working relationship.

Demonstrations of the latest development versions of theses complete hardware and software solutions are being shown at the 2009 CES show to interested members of the press, and to PC and display manufacturers, by appointment in CyberLink’s suite at the Hilton Hotel.

Keith Pradhan, Director of Product Management, Elo TouchSystems explained that "Elo was at the forefront of touchscreen technology.  As one of the largest touchscreen vendors in the world, we are pleased to see touchscreen technology being adopted by device and PC manufacturers in a variety of interesting form factors.  Working with CyberLink, a leader in multi-touch software, has enabled a better understanding of the requirements of the PC industry.  We are excited that CyberLink has chosen to demonstrate our hardware at CES 2009."

Alice Chang, CEO of CyberLink remarked that “Our partnership with Elo has provided CyberLink with technical insights gained over years of touch-screen technology development.  We are honored that Elo has agreed to share their experience and expertise with CyberLink, and we are pleased to reciprocate.  CyberLink is already the leading developer of touch optimized media software applications, as evidenced by several of the leading touch-screen products.  We are working hard to ensure that our solutions run well on every type of touchscreen hardware, and Elo is key in that effort.”

About Tyco Electronics
Tyco Electronics Ltd. is a leading global provider of engineered electronic components, network solutions, undersea telecommunication systems and wireless systems, with 2008 sales of $14.8 billion to customers in more than 150 countries. We design, manufacture and market products for customers in industries from automotive, appliance and aerospace and defense to telecommunications, computers and consumer electronics. With nearly 8,000 engineers and worldwide manufacturing, sales and customer service capabilities, Tyco Electronics' commitment is our customers' advantage. More information on Tyco Electronics can be found at www.tycoelectronics.com.

About Elo Touchsystems
Tyco Electronics’ Elo TouchSystems is the global leading brand in touch technology. The Elo TouchSystems’ line encompasses the largest selection of touchscreen technologies, LCD and CRT touchmonitors, carefully designed for the demanding requirements of diverse applications, such as industrial, medical, POS, kiosks, retail, hospitality, transportation, office automation and gaming. Elo founders invented the touchscreen over 35 years ago. Since then, customers have used Elo touchscreens with one common, powerful result ‑ advanced computer technology simplified for all users. For more information on Elo products and services, please contact 800-ELO-TOUCH (800-356-8682), or view Elo products website at www.elotouch.com or direct electronic mail inquiries to eloinfo@elotouch.com.

About CyberLink
CyberLink Corp is the leader and pioneer in enabling digital multimedia on PCs and CEs. Backed by a group of high-caliber software engineers, CyberLink owns its core codec and a number of patented technologies. CyberLink has built a solid reputation for delivering high-quality, interoperable, and fast time-to-market solutions that keep our OEM partners on the leading edge. Our business partners include leaders in the PC industry: drive manufacturers, graphics-card makers, and top-5 desktop and notebook brands. Today, CyberLink’s software solutions include: complete applications for Blu-ray Discs, Digital Home entertainment, TV-on-PC and human resource development. With customers spanning from multi-national corporations to small/medium-sized businesses, and from power users to home users, CyberLink has enjoyed rapid and consistent growth leading to a record breaking IPO in 2000 on the Taiwan Over The Counter Exchange (OTC: 5203). Currently, CyberLink is listed on the Taiwan Stock Exchange (ticker symbol: 5203.TW). CyberLink's worldwide headquarters is located in Taipei. To keep up with market demands, CyberLink has operations in North America, Europe and the Asia Pacific region, including Japan. For more information, please visit CyberLink's website at www.cyberlink.com.

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CyberLink Contacts:

Corporate: Nhi Sung at press@cyberlink.com or by phone at: +886-2-8667-1298, ext. 2316
CyberLink Japan: Emi Kinoda at contact_pr_jpn@cyberlink.com or by phone at: +81-3-5875-6650
CyberLink USA: Tom Vaughan at contact_pr@cyberlink.com or by phone: +1-510-668-0118, ext. 53
Germany: Volker Maxisch at contact_pr_deu@cyberlink.com or by phone: +31-43-306-0797
United Kingdom: Maggie Zaboura at contact_pr_uk@cyberlink.com or by phone: +44-7725-670-880

Elo Media Contacts:

Marketing Communications: Gary Sadamori at gary.sadamori@tycoelectronics.com or by phone at: +1-650-361-4669
Product Communications: Steve Haungs at haungss@tycoelectronics.com or by phone at: +1-650-361-4614

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