IPTV News

JDSU, SyntheSys Research Team to Provide First-of-Kind Physical Layer Optical Testing

February 13th, 2006 -- JDSU and SyntheSys Research today announced a channel agreement for the BERTScope(TM) family of products, creating the industry's most comprehensive source of physical layer test solutions for optical components, modules and network elements, further enhancing JDSU's position as a major source of test solutions for the lab environment and network equipment manufacturers (NEMs).

Investment Analyst Predicts IPTV as New Profit Boom

February 9th, 2006-- Andrew Snyder, editor of the investment publication BreakAway Investor, revealed his top stock picks for the new market boom this past Saturday on "Forbes on FOX" with Steve Forbes.

UTStarcom Announces Contracts With China Telecom to Deploy IPTV Solution in Two Cities

February 13th, 2006 - UTStarcom, Inc., a global leader in IP-based, end-to-end networking solutions and services, today announced contracts with China Telecom to deploy its RollingStream(TM) end-to-end IPTV solution in two cities in the Fujian Province in southern China.

'First-Strike' Cable Strategy Would Drive New Revenues, Hinder Telcos' Fiber Plans for 80% Less Cost

February 13th, 2006 -- For 80% less than the cost of telco fiber builds, the cable industry could launch targeted next generation offerings that would increase profits, drive shareholder value and outperform telecom competition, according to a new whitepaper from Vyyo Inc., a global supplier of broadband access equipment for cable and private wireless broadband network solutions.

BT Links Up With Endemol For Next-Generation TV

February 13th, 2006 -BT today announced a deal with leading TV production company Endemol to license programming and develop cutting-edge interactive content for its next-generation TV offering.

IPTV Poised to Give Cable and Satellite Television a Run for their Money

February 13th, 2006 -- The Internet appears to be the threshold of new technology these days, and the future of TV may be in its hands. A recent survey by Harris Interactive(R) conducted among U.S. adults explores consumer awareness and interest in and the potential impact of IPTV. Despite limited availability in the United States, more than half (56%) of all U.S. adults say they have heard of IPTV.

Kreatel Selected for Interactive Learning Project in Hull

February 10th, 2006 - Kreatel Communications has been selected to supply set-top boxes, software platform and development kits for STREAM, a pioneering on-demand IPTV project in Hull.

SkyWay Connect and PanAmSat Work Together to Offer IPTV Services

February 8th, 2006-- SkyWay Connect, Inc., an IP/ASI-based video distribution provider, announced today that it is working with PanAmSat to deliver IPTV services to small and mid-sized cable systems and telcos across North America based on the SkyWay Connect(TM) MPEG-4 AVC video distribution platform.

TANDBERG Television Make Acquisition of SkyStream

February 8th, 2006 -TANDBERG Television today announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire SkyStream, the Sunnyvale, CA headquartered leader in IP video delivery solutions.

Kasenna Raises $11 Million of Growth Capital

February 8th, 2006 -Kasenna, a provider of VOD programming and next-generation platforms for video content and service delivery, today announced the closing of an $11 million round of funding.

KPN selects Kreatel IP-STB Solution for its IPTV Service

February 8th, 2006 -Kreatel Communications, leading provider of IP set-top solutions, has been selected by KPN to provide the IP-STB solution to their rollout of IPTV services.

Amino Strengthens Position in Hospitality IPTV Market

8th February, 2006 -Guest-Tek Interactive Entertainment Ltd., a leading provider of broadband technology solutions for the hospitality industry, has selected Amino's AmiNET110H as its in-room set-top box to deliver interactive IPTV services to its global hotel rooms.

KPN Signs Contracts with Over Sixty Channels for IPTV

February 7th, 2006 - KPN has signed contracts with over sixty parties to feature on its IPTV. Besides the Dutch national and commercial television and radio channels, these include several extra theme channels.

NBC Universal and Aeon Digital Announce On Demand Deal For Movie and TV Event

February 7, 2006 NBC Universal and Aeon Digital, a leading provider of Internet-based entertainment, today announced an agreement that will make NBC Universal movies and TV events content available to Aeon Digital customers through their DV-220 set top boxes.

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