Automation/Control

FUZE Emerges From Stealth Mode
By Staff
Aug 28, 2007, 11:54

FUZE Media Systems (Booth 3605) is launching its next-generation whole-home media management solution. Founded in 2005, the company set out to address the problems associated with home media systems--disparate devices, multiple remotes, complex and confusing interfaces, unreliability, and the lack of true whole-home capability. Following a year of successful beta deployments, FUZE has begun selling systems through home theater installer/dealers.

FUZE is a complete hardware and software solution that enables all media--live or recorded TV, videos, music, pictures, and more--to be instantly enjoyed at the touch of a button, anywhere in the home. The system delivers whole-home PVR (including HDTV) with multiple CableCARD tuners, offers built-in whole-home audio capability, and enables one-touch digital photo slideshows. The entire system operates with a single preprogrammed remote, leverages a single interface throughout the home, centrally stores all media, and is the first media management solution to offer the reliability that consumers expect from electronic entertainment products.

FUZE offers a unique approach to media management that is neither a control-based system nor a Media Center PC. Designed from the ground up as a whole-home media system, FUZE consists of all the necessary components for media storage and distribution--a primary media server, video clients, audio clients, and multiple interface options. FUZE delivers a controlled, managed system that does not falter due to user modifications or when operating system updates are initiated. Additionally, FUZE offers its own high-quality parallel gigabit network, which ensures quality of service (QoS); remote monitoring to ensure continuous operation; DRM-friendly whole-home HD video; Internet-based content; whole-home capability for all media functions; and a simple, easy-to-use interface that even novices can understand.

Says Michael D'Addio, FUZE CEO: "Within seconds of picking up a FUZE remote, the average person will be able to watch and record shows throughout the home, instantly play music anywhere, or pull up a picture slideshow of their favorite memories. In this way, our system will help to sell itself."

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