Blu-ray Disc Association Announced

In response to growing industry support for the Blu-ray Disc standard, the 13 members of the Blu-ray Disc Founders (BDF) today announced plans to create the Blu-ray Disc Association (BDA). The Blu-ray Disc Founders will be re-incorporated into the BDA and is currently developing the membership application processes and operating procedures. The BDA will be open to companies wishing to participate in the future development of Blu-ray Disc and to help develop, promote and establish the Blu-ray Disc format as an industry standard for high-definition optical storage. Applications will be available in late summer and the first official meeting of the new BDA is planned for this fall.