Roxio

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Roxio

Roxio is an American software company specializing in developing consumer digital media products. Its product line includes tools for setting up digital media projects, media conversion software and content distribution systems. The company formed as a spin-off of Adaptec's software division in 2001 and acquired MGI Software in 2002.[1]

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Roxio
Company typeSubsidiary
IndustrySoftware
Founded2001; 24 years ago (2001)
Headquarters,
United States
Key people
  • David Habiger (CEO)
  • Paul Norris (EVP & CFO)
  • Clay Leighton (EVP & COO)
  • Mark Ely (EVP Strategy & GM)
  • Matt DiMaria, (EVP & GM)
Number of employees
500+
ParentAlludo
DivisionsRoxio Product Group
Premium Content Group
Websitehttp://www.roxio.com
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Sonic Solutions acquired Roxio[2] in 2003, going on to acquire Simple Star[3] and CinemaNow[4] in 2008. Rovi Corporation acquired Sonic Solutions in 2010, but Rovi announced in January 2012 that it would sell Roxio to Canadian software company Corel.[5][6] That acquisition closed on February 7, 2012.[7]

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Roxio's former headquarters in Santa Clara, California

Products

  • Roxio Creator
  • Roxio Toast
  • Easy VHS to DVD
  • Easy LP to MP3
  • Popcorn
  • DVDitPro
  • PhotoShow
  • RecordNow
  • Back on Track
  • Easy DVD Copy
  • MyDVD
  • Retrospect
  • Roxio Game Capture
  • Roxio Game Capture HD Pro
  • Roxio Creator NXT 8[8]
  • Roxio Creator NXT Pro 8[8]

References

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