Markus Moenig

Markus Moenig
Native name Markus Mönig
Occupation Entrepreneur, Computer scientist
Organization BrainDistrict GmbH
Known for CEO of BrainDistrict GmbH and MainConcept

Markus Moenig (German: Markus Mönig), is a German Entrepreneur and Computer scientist. He is the CEO of BrainDistrict GmbH, a Graphics software manufacturing company.[1] He was the founder of MainConcept, a video/audio codecs developing company which was acquired by DivX, Inc. in 2007.[2][3]

Biography

Markus started early by developing IP Video codecs. In 1993, during his student days he founded MainConcept company to become a dominant provider of video/audio codecs. The company earned recognition by developing award winning video codecs which were licensed and integrated in products of many companies including Adobe.[4] MainConcept was acquired by DivX, Inc. in November 2007 for US$22 Million.[2] The same time Markus joined Divx and Soon after he became Senior vice president and CTO in February 2008.[5][6] During his term, his focus was to integrate H.264 digital video technology into the Divx product line. The technology was later implemented in Divx 7 released in January 2009.[7] Markus resigned from Divx shortly in December 2008 in order to find entrepreneurial opportunities in his own country.[8] In 2009, markus founded BrainDistrict Gmbh, a 3d graphics software manufacturing company.[9]

References

  1. ↑ "BrainDistrict GmbH Company Profile". ereleases.com. Retrieved 2014-05-04.
  2. 1 2 "DivX buys video technologies provider MainConcept for $22 mln". Reuters.com. Nov 14, 2007. Retrieved 2014-05-04.
  3. ↑ "DivX Acquires H.264 Video Firm Main Concept for $22 Million". dmwmedia.com. Nov 15, 2007. Retrieved 2014-05-04.
  4. ↑ James "Dela" Delahunty (August 25, 2007). "MainConcept licenses core codec technologies to Adobe for Flash". AfterDawn. Retrieved 2014-05-04.
  5. ↑ "Markus Moenig". walkersresearch.com. Retrieved 2014-05-04.
  6. ↑ "DivX Appoints Markus Moenig as Chief Technology Officer". reuters.com. Feb 27, 2008. Retrieved 2014-05-04.
  7. ↑ "DivX 7 adds support for HD H.264 videos". switched.com. January 12, 2009. Retrieved 2014-05-04.
  8. ↑ "DivX, Inc. reveals resignation of Markus Moenig as SVP, Chief Technology Officer - Quick Facts". rttnews.com. 3 December 2008. Retrieved 2014-05-04.
  9. ↑ "Who We Are". braindistrict.com. Retrieved 2014-05-04.
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