Nero has joined Microsoft as an early adopter independent software vendors (ISVs) of the Windows Vista Certified for Windows Vista Logo Program.

As participants in the program with its Nero Burning ROM as the pilot application, Nero will adhere to the specific standards created by Microsoft and offer its customers the seamless integration of Nero software into the Windows Vista operating system.

"By being selected as an early adopter of the Windows Vista operating system and its quality requirements, Nero has a great opportunity to drive the awareness and recognition of our Nero 7 Suite to millions of future Windows Vista customers," said Jim Corbett, Executive Director, Nero AG.

Nero Burning ROM, which is included in the Nero 7 digital media software suite, allows users to quickly and easily burn data, music and video onto discs (CD, DVD, Blu-ray, or HD DVD). Finished discs can be enjoyed on computers as well as all CD (audio content only) and DVD players.