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Comcast Media Center and C-COR to launch VOD In a BOX pre-integrated VOD solution for cable operators serving smaller markets

January 30, 2007

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DENVER and STATE COLLEGE, Pa. -- Comcast Media Center (CMC), a business unit of Comcast Cable, and C-COR Incorporated (NASDAQ:CCBL) today announced that the two companies are launching VOD In a BOX™, a pre-integrated on demand solution designed to reduce the complexity, cost and time required to successfully deploy video on demand (VOD) in markets that serve 25,000 digital customers or fewer. System testing has been completed and the first customer trials will start in Q1 2007.

“C-COR is an ideal collaborator for bringing a turnkey, pre-integrated VOD solution to cable operators serving smaller markets,” said Gary Traver, senior vice president and COO of Comcast Media Center. “C-COR’s n5 Compact (n5C) On Demand platform combines with CMC’s ability to aggregate, manage and distribute highly popular VOD content to create a ‘VOD In a BOX’ solution that allows cable operators to bring video on demand content from programming networks, movies on demand services and other sources to their customers quickly, efficiently and confidently.”

The “VOD In a BOX” solution covers all of the basic hardware and software elements required for a stable and reliable product. It includes C-COR’s On Demand server and software management platform and offers approximately 1,000 hours of premium, pay and free content programming that will be aggregated and managed by Comcast Media Center. The solution, optimized for systems serving up to 25,000 digital subscribers, includes complete content aggregation, receiving equipment, storage and streaming hardware, a full suite of management software and tools as well as professional services, installation and support.

“C-COR is committed to bringing solutions for small and midsize markets that maximize each system’s effectiveness in delivering advanced services," said Michael Pohl, president, Global Strategies, C-COR. "These systems are a competitive battleground and we are pleased to partner with Comcast Media Center to bring competitive advantages that will streamline and accelerate the introduction of On Demand services to these markets.”

Comcast Corp. (Nasdaq: CMCSA, CMCSK)

C-COR Corp. (Nasdaq: CCBL)

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