Digital Delivery Group Announces National Distribution Partnership With Belkin to Support Custom Integration Professionals

SEATTLE, WA., Sept. 14 -- Digital Delivery Group announced an alliance with Belkin Corporation, a manufacturer of audio, video, computer and networking products, for the support, education and sales of digital convergence technology to custom audio-video systems installation professionals. The announcement was released in conjunction with the annual Custom Electronics Design and Installation Association (CEDIA) trade show, which serves this business channel.

"Belkin is an ideal brand for our product mix," said David Kaplan, Executive Director, DDG. "They offer audio, video and networking products that address real needs, and they are extremely innovative in their application of digital technology for convergence solutions."

"Belkin has been providing accessories for the IT industry for 23 years, and we've been digital since day one," said David Munzlinger, Director of Sales, Pure AV, Belkin Corp. "The AV industry has undergone a big shift to digital, and the great promise of convergence is now here. Consumers want all their systems to share digital content, and to port it wired and wirelessly around the house, to their cars, over the internet, and into their portables."

"DDG understands that digital is both the present and the future of our industry," continues Munzlinger. "The custom installation market is evolving towards converged home entertainment systems that feature the best of home computers and home theater for complete home entertainment versatility. Belkin is very excited about partnering with DDG to both deliver Belkin products to the CI industry and to use DDG's expertise to insure we are creating the right products with the right feature sets for this market."

About Digital Delivery Group:

Digital Delivery Group, a consortium of regional value added CE specialty distributors, is committed to being the leading source for sales and education of digital systems and convergence products. The members of DDG are specialists in networking products, whole house control, content storage and management, and new technology. More than just a buying group, DDG functions as a strategic resource for its vendor partners and its dealers. Digital Delivery Group’s members bring a unique level of capability to the task with many years of distributor, retail, factory and marketing experience among its members.

For more information, call David Kaplan, 509-995-1203.

About Belkin Corporation:

Belkin Corporation, the global leader in connectivity solutions, offers a range of innovations for the computer, electronics, and mobile consumer. With a diverse and far-reaching product mix consisting of home and enterprise networking, audio video solutions, KVM (keyboard/video/mouse) and peripheral sharing, power protection and cabling, as well as USB and FireWire® devices, Belkin extends its reach also to Bluetooth™ ,cellular, PDA, iPod®, and other solutions for mobile computing. Belkin products are available through www.belkin.com as well as through a network of major distributors, resellers, and superstores.

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Digital Delivery Group, 2829 W. View Place Seattle, WA 98199-1742
For more information, call David Kaplan, 509-995-1203.