Nero announced that the Nero ShowTime application of its Nero 7 digital media software suite received Windows Media Center Edition (MCE) certification. The Microsoft Windows Logo Program is designed to help customers identify products that deliver a high-quality computing experience with Windows operating systems.

The Nero ShowTime application of the Nero 7 software suite allows consumers to playback all digital recordings. Providing improved H.264/AVC and DVD-Video playback, Nero ShowTime enhances consumers' enjoyment and ability to manage HD video content on a PC. Also, a new navigation jog-shuttle and the integration of the Nero Scout application provide faster access to all digital files in the home.

"Receiving Windows Media Center Edition certification, the de facto global standard, is an important milestone for us. It provides our customers the assurance that Nero 7 will work seamlessly with the many other Windows Media Center Edition (MCE) certified devices on the market for audio and video content management," said Jim Corbett, Executive Director, Nero AG.