STAINES, England, July 7 /PRNewswire/ --     TANDBERG (OSL:TAA), the leading global provider of
telepresence, high-definition video conferencing and mobile video products
and services, today announced that Audio Visual Machines (AVM), a leading
provider of video and audio communications, has been certified as a TANDBERG
Platinum Partner. The Platinum Partner status awarded by TANDBERG is the
highest level of partnership that AVM can receive.

As a Platinum Partner, AVM has demonstrated a supreme level of
commitment to TANDBERG, achieved by their ongoing, training, customer
support, facilities, volume of business and close working partnership with
TANDBERG on all customer accounts.

AVM has also been certified as an Accredited Service Partner
by TANDBERG. In order to achieve this authorisation, AVM had to undergo a
stringent audit measuring its competency and ability to deliver TANDBERG
branded services. With this certification, AVM is recognised as providing
TANDBERG customers with the highest level of customer service and support.

"Meeting the strict requirements of becoming both a TANDBERG
Accredited Service Partner and Platinum Partner demonstrates our dedication
to TANDBERG and our customers," said Edward Cook CEO of at AVM. "We offer
customers a committed team, train them to get the most out of their video
conferencing investment, and assist them with other valuable services such as
maintenance and video helpdesks. By going the 'extra mile' we've been able to
grow the business significantly within the wider visual communications
market."

"AVM has proven that it can integrate and support TANDBERG
solutions seamlessly, providing customers with a high-quality service and
supporting them to achieve maximum return-on- investment," said Wayne
Stephens, VP of Partners and Alliances, EMEA at TANDBERG. "This significant
commitment is a welcome addition to our existing portfolio of Platinum
Partners and we strongly believe in the importance of rewarding the
dedication of our partner community."

TANDBERG sells exclusively through the channel and runs a
partner programme, the TANDBERG enVision Partner Programme. Partners range
from small specialised video companies working in specific markets, to very
large organisations that deliver network products and services.

For more information on TANDBERG, contact moreinfo@TANDBERG.com, or visit
http://www.TANDBERG.com.

About AVM

AVM (http://www.avmachines.com) was established in 1990 and is the 
leading audio visual and video conferencing systems integrator in the UK with 
over 250 staff in 7 offices. The company designs, supplies, programs and 
supports complex audio visual solutions ranging from boardroom presentation 
suites to IP-based video conferencing networks. AVM has over 10,000 UK and
international clients including BT (LSE:BT), eBay (NASDAQ:EBAY), Coca-Cola
(NYSE:KO), BMW (DE:BMWG), the NHS, Royal Mail and West Midlands Fire Service.

About TANDBERG

TANDBERG is the leading global provider of telepresence,
high-definition video conferencing and mobile video products and services.
Dually headquartered in New York and Norway, TANDBERG designs, develops and
markets systems and software for video, voice and data. The company provides
sales, support and value-added services in over 90 countries and is publicly
traded on the Oslo Stock Exchange under the ticker TAA.OL. Visit
http://www.tandberg.com for more information.

TANDBERG is a trademark or registered trademark in the U.S.
and other countries. All other product and company names herein may be
trademarks of their respective owners.

AVM Contact:
    Lucie Cosham, Marketing Coordinator
    Tel: +44(0)845-26-26-300
    Lucie.C@avmachines.com