MOD Systems Joins the Digital Entertainment Group

MOD Systems, an industry-leading provider of media-on-demand solutions for retailers, today announced it has become an associate member of the DEG: The Digital Entertainment Group. The company also announced that Anthony Bay, co-founder and executive chairman, will speak at the Third Annual Entertainment Supply Chain Academy, co-located with DEG's annual membership meeting, June 17-18, 2008 in Century City.

"MOD Systems is a leading innovator of technology solutions that is transforming the entertainment supply chain," said Amy Jo Smith, executive director, DEG: The Digital Entertainment Group. "We look forward to MOD's participation in the DEG as we drive new synergies and discussions that have a positive impact on the digital entertainment industry."

DEG is a Los Angeles-based, industry-funded nonprofit corporation that advocates and promotes physical and digital entertainment. DEG offers a forum for members to engage in ongoing discussions concerning new business opportunities, industry developments and technology innovations. Regular members of the DEG include companies such as MGM Home Entertainment, Microsoft, Paramount Home Entertainment, Sony BMG Music Entertainment, Sony Pictures Home Entertainment, Toshiba America Consumer Products, Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment, Universal Music Group, Universal Studios Home Entertainment, Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment and Warner Home Video.

"All key constituents of the film industry are members of the DEG and the DEG plays a key role in bringing together the right forums to discuss important issues," said Anthony Bay, executive chairman and co-founder of MOD Systems. "As the entertainment industry evolves toward its Digital Future, it's a time of excitement, challenges and opportunities.  MOD's focus is on enabling and ensuring an enhanced role for the retail industry in the digital delivery of content to consumers and we look forward to collaborating with DEG members."

This year's Entertainment Supply Chain Academy (ESCA) Conference, co-located with DEG's annual membership meeting, will focus on the importance of supply chain operations for the home entertainment industry, including new opportunities for improving the delivery of content to retailers and consumers. Anthony Bay of MOD Systems will speak at the Entertainment Supply Chain Academy, participating in the session titled "What Does the Consumer Want from Digital Delivery?" on June 18, 11:30 a.m. at the ESCA Conference at the InterContinental Hotel in Century City, Calif.