EMERYVILLE, Calif. —September 22, 2009—Aspera, creators of next-generation software technologies that move the world’s digital assets at maximum speed regardless of file size, transfer distance or network conditions, today announced that Prime Focus is using its industry-leading fasp™ transport technology for fast, secure and reliable digital file sharing across three continents. A global visual entertainment company with 17 facilities in India, the United Kingdom and North America, Prime Focus relies on Aspera software to enable global production of rich media content for film, broadcast, online media and gaming industries. Key film credits for the company include Bond 22: Quantum of Solace, GI Joe: The Rise of the Cobra and Ghajini.

“Having looked around at competing file transfer technology providers, we decided that Aspera was the best fit for our company,” said Ramki Sankaranarayanan, president & CEO of Prime Focus. “The technology and knowledge they demonstrated is second to none and they’re willing to really get under the skin of our company.”

Prime Focus provides customers with CLEAR, a Web-based media asset and workflow management platform, which offers the flexibility to share and manage content globally in a secure manner. The Aspera software solution is now embedded within the CLEAR platform for added security, speed and end-to-end visibility and management of file transfers across Prime Focus’ facilities in India, the U.K. and North America – in addition to key customer and partner sites.

“Prime Focus exemplifies how fast the media and entertainment industry is evolving as global production is becoming the norm and companies are using the Internet and their IP networks to collaborate, share content in real-time and support new business opportunities,” said Michelle Munson, president and co-founder of Aspera. “We are honored that Aspera was selected as the core file transfer technology for this innovative global media platform and we look forward to closely working with the Prime Focus team in India’s rapidly burgeoning media market and across the globe as we move forward.”

About Prime Focus

Prime Focus is a global visual entertainment services group. It specialises in providing creative and technical services for the film, broadcast, commercials, gaming, internet and media industries. It provides a genuine end-to-end solution from pre-production to final delivery that includes previsualisation, equipment hire, visual effects, video and audio post-production, digital intermediate, digital asset management and distribution.

Established in 1997 in Mumbai, Prime Focus operates nine facilities in India, four in the UK and four in North America, with a staff of over 1200 professionals working across the three continents. From a base of being the top post-production facility in India, the company has expanded internationally through acquisitions in the UK and North America. The company is listed on both the AIM market of the LSE and on the National and Mumbai Stock Exchanges in India. Visit www.primefocusworld.com/india for more information.