Even Technologies launches "sub-3Mbps" HD video encoder

June 12, 2008 - Canadian firm Even Technologies has launched its new dme 900 HD Encoder, reportedly capable of enabling telco customers to stream high-definition video over an Internet connection of 3Mbps or less.

Winbox Technologies closes equity financing

June 12, 2008 - Winbox Technologies, a German provider of TV-centric consumer electronics, has closed a first round of equity financing with lead investor TVM Capital, reportedly amounting to a seven figure sum in Euros.

TVN Entertainment to provide content and services to IP-PRIME

June 12, 2008 - TVN Entertainment has signed an agreement with IP-PRIME to provide video on demand content and asset management services for IP-PRIME's turnkey IPTV service solution.

Widevine adds NAT and hardware acceleration to Cypher

June 11, 2008 - Widevine has added new capabilities to its Cypher digital rights management (DRM) solution to enhance operators' ability to quickly and affordably secure content between multiple devices within a home network.

Japan's IPTV Forum drafts technical specifications

June 11, 2008 - Japan's IPTV Forum, an organisation comprised of local telcos, broadcasters and device manufacturers, has drawn up draft specifications for Japanese IPTV services with the stated aim of standardising the industry.

Verizon to add over 60 channels to FiOS TV this summer

June 11, 2008 - Verizon has revealed it will add over 60 channels to its lineup for FiOS TV this summer, including more than 25 high-definition channels.

ITU-T agrees recommendations for IPTV Quality of Experience

June 11, 2008 - The International Telecommunications Union Standardisation Sector (ITU-T) has approved two key new standards for IPTV services concerning Quality of Experience (QoE) at a recent meeting.

Deutsche Telekom inks VoD deal with MTV Networks

June 11, 2008 - Deutsche Telekom has a signed a deal with MTV Networks Germany to offer the latter's content in the video on demand library of the telco's IPTV service "T-Home Entertain".

Cisco to purchase DiviTech

June 10, 2008 - Cisco has signed an agreement to purchase Danish firm DiviTech, a provider of digital-service management (DSM) solutions for IPTV operators, cable providers and broadcasters.

Free adds M6 HD

June 10, 2008 - French triple-play operator Free has added the high-definition channel M6 HD from French commercial broadcaster M6 to its IPTV service, at no extra cost to subscribers.

Colombia's ETB to launch IPTV in March 2009

June 10, 2008 - Colombian telco ETB plans to start tests of an IPTV service in November of this year and launch by March of next year, according to new company CEO Fernando Panesso.

Qosmos presents new Deep Packet Inspection product line

June 10, 2008 - Paris-headquartered firm Qosmos has introduced a new product line of software and appliances, Qosmos ixEngine and Qosmos ixMachine, that adds information extraction to its Deep Packet Inspection (DPI) technology.

Amino acquires AssetHouse Technologies, appoints new CEO

US operator selects Centina Systems to monitor triple-play

June 9, 2008 - Yadkin Valley Telephone, a US triple-play operator based in North Carolina, has implemented Centina Systems' NetOmnia network and service assurance system to resolve customer issues and monitor network infrastructure including voice, data and video networks.

Iliad in talks to acquire Alice

June 9, 2008 - Iliad, owner of French ISP Free, has revealed that it is in discussions to acquire Telecom Italia's French unit Alice, based on a value for Alice France of up to €800mn (US$1.25bn).