Convergent Announces New Organization Of
Senior Management

ALPHARETTA, Ga. — June 5, 2006 — Convergent, a unit of Technicolor Network Services, today announced the new organization of its senior management team. The following changes create a more defined organization to focus and improve operations, sales, and account management, and position Convergent to support Technicolor Network Services’ global expansion. The new alignment also enables the company to better serve its existing customers, and enhance Convergent’s position as the Intelligent Media DistributionSM company.

Johan Praats has been promoted to vice president of sales and marketing, and will oversee all domestic sales and marketing for Convergent. Praats will focus on expanding the sales and marketing team to drive new business development and support increasing market demand.

Greg Browning has been promoted to senior vice president of international business operations. Browning will lead Convergent’s international business development efforts, and leverage Thomson’s presence overseas.

Haig Megerian has been named vice president and general manager of North American account strategy, and will head up account management to provide a more streamlined approach for supporting existing Convergent customers.

In addition, Greg Bloodworth has been promoted to senior vice president of operations, and he will oversee all domestic operations. Bloodworth will continue to improve processes, streamline current activities, and significantly grow the Convergent field force to support rapidly-growing demand.

Marti Carlson has been promoted to vice president of client services. She will be responsible for streamlining helpdesk operations and delivering additional services to other Technicolor business units.

Rick Hutcheson has been named vice president of sourcing, and will focus on the integration of Convergent into the Thomson family by identifying ways to significantly improve buying power and streamline sourcing processes.

Rob Harwood, vice president of information technology, will ensure the proper business systems technology is applied as the company expands its business. Harwood will also continue to have full responsibility for Convergent’s information systems and interfacing with Technicolor and Thomson information technology operations.

Trevor Davies, senior vice president of engineering, will continue to be focused on systems engineering, content delivery, and development of the sales support organization. Davies’ role will be expanded to include the utilization of current IT resources to support the continued design and implementation of new networks.

Ken Boyle has been promoted to vice president of out–of-home media, and will be responsible for developing and managing Convergent’s digital signage software strategy and investment that is being refined to accommodate the mission-critical deployment of enterprise networks. Boyle will continue to head up Convergent’s creative services team.

In addition, Tony Guarino, senior vice president of Technicolor Network Services, will lead the efforts to expand Convergent services into other Technicolor business units, and will lead the development of strategic growth initiatives, including new service offerings and global expansion plans.  Guarino will be assisted by Pintoo Shah, director of business development, and will work out of the Technicolor’s Burbank offices.

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About Convergent
Convergent, a unit of Technicolor Network Services, is the Intelligent Media Distribution^SM company. Convergent designs, installs, operates, and maintains custom media distribution networks for business television, interactive distance learning, and out-of-home advertising, such as digital signage. Throughout its history, the company has established processes and procedures, which combined with best-of-breed systems and software, result in the intelligent delivery of the right message, to the right place, at the right time.

Convergent recently joined Technicolor Network Services, a service of Thomson S.A.(Euronext Paris: 18453; NYSE: TMS), the world’s leading provider of services, systems, and technologies to the media and entertainment industries. Convergent now serves as the network hub for Technicolor Network Services’ North American operations, and is focused on developing new business in the out-of-home advertising (digital signage) segment, and upgrading existing corporate communications (BTV) and interactive distance learning (IDL) networks to digital platforms, while servicing other Thomson and Technicolor businesses.

About Technicolor Network Services
Technicolor Network Services, part of the Services division of Thomson, provides clients with broadcast playout services by offering an online digital content distribution network that supports multiple origination platforms, including cable, broadcast, and direct-to-home. In addition, Technicolor Network Services addresses the out-of-home marketplace with a full range of network design and management services. For more information:  http://www.technicolor.com .

Media Contact Information:
Kris M. Konrath
+1-770-369-9639
konrathk@convergent.com