Clear-Com® Further Extends Russian Market Reach with Designation of SRERA-Video as Authorized Service Centre

Cambridge, UK/Moscow, Russia, January 22, 2009 – Clear-Com® Communication Systems, a Vitec Group brand, continues its rapid expansion across the Russian market by welcoming Sfera-Video as its newest authorized service centre. The company, located in Moscow, offers comprehensive technical and service support for Clear-Com customers based in Russia as well as member countries of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS).

In making Sfera-Video an official service centre, Clear-Com reinforces its commitment to its customers across Eurasia - from Russia to Moldova to Armenia - by providing access to Clear-Com’s high-quality support. Sfera-Video performs virtually all types of service, including testing, maintenance and adjustments, depending on the level of warranty coverage.

“Clear-Com is a highly respected, internationally recognised brand providing a diverse range of communication solutions across many segments of the market,” says Vera Motyl, Service Manager, Sfera-Video. “We are pleased to be able to add Clear-Com to the list of prestigious brands we service for our customers in Russia and the CIS. Now they will have access to the superior quality products, services and solutions that make Clear-Com the market leader in communication throughout the world.”

Sfera-Video’s well-known broadcast customers include TTC Ostankino, VGTRK, NTV TV Channel and NTV+.“At Clear-Com, our mission is to provide customers with limitless communications options, a goal we achieve by maintaining a global network of top-quality service centres,” says Bob Romero, Director of Global Customer Operations, Clear-Com Communication Systems. “By adding Sfera-Video to our roster, we are able to offer our customers in the Russia region more options for resolving any issues that may interrupt their communications, ensuring our products deliver the highest level of service at all times, no matter where the customer is located.