PoINT Software & Systems GmbH announced that the new versions of its Blu-ray, CD and DVD recording software development kits (SDK) are compatible with Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2.
Imation and ENCRYPTX to Offer Secure Optical Media
Imation Corp. announced it has partnered with ENCRYPTX Corporation (a BeCompliant Company) to develop and market secure CD-R, DVD-R and Blu-ray optical media with EncryptDisc technology from ENCRYPTX.
Verbatim Launches BD-R LtH Printable Discs
Verbatim Europe announced that it is introducing Blu-ray Disc Recordable (BD-R) ‘LTH Type Printable’ media, which offer 25GB of storage capacity with a 2x burn speed as well as a wide inkjet-printable surface. According to the statement, this is the latest product suitable for recording films in high definition, backing up large amounts of data [...]
Windows Explorer Freezes With BD-R Discs
Microsoft issued a support note detailing a problem with Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 in which Windows Explorer may stop responding when a recordable Blu-ray Disc (BD-R) is inserted into the Blu-ray drive.
DIGISTOR Enters Blu-ray Media Market
DIGISTOR announced the availability of its DIGISTOR brand of Blu-ray Disc (BD) recordable and rewritable media. According to the statement, DIGISTOR is now shipping 25GB 4X BD-R and 25GB 2X BD-RE (shiny silver or white printable surface) and is expected to announce its 25GB 6X BD-R and 50GB BD-R within the coming months.
Verbatim Showcases Products at CeBIT 2010
Verbatim Europe announced that it will unveil its portfolio of products for 2010 at CeBIT in Hanover, Germany, from the 2nd to the 6th of March. According to the statement, in the Planet Reseller area at booth D26, external hard drives with the new USB 3.0 standard will be on display, together with innovations such [...]
Creative Group Uses JVC Blu-ray Combo Recorder
JVC Professional Products, division of JVC U.S.A., announced that Creative Group, a post-production facility based in New York City, is using the JVC SR-HD1500 Blu-ray Disc (BD) and HDD combo recorder to produce HD dubs of projects for its clients.
Blu-ray Important to CMC
DIGITIMES reports that CMC Magnetics’ chairman Robert Wong expects Blu-ray Disc (BD) shipments to comprise 10% of his company’s revenues in Q2, rising to 20% in Q3 2010. Gross margins for BDs currently range from 30% to 40%.
Moser Baer Posts Small Q3 Profit
Moser Baer India Limited (MBIL) announced financial results for its third quarter of fiscal year 2009-2010 ended December 31, 2009.
Sony Ordering Blu-ray from Ritek Rumor
In a January 28, 2010 filing to the Taiwan Stock Exchange (TWSE), Ritek Corporation issued a statement in response to an Economic Daily News report that Sony had contract ordered a large number of Blu-ray discs from Ritek.

