Ex-Microsoft employees launch Mediaroom B/OSS integration framework

April 8, 2008 – 180Squared, a US start-up founded by a team of former Microsoft Mediaroom architects, has announced the availability of the 180Squared Framework, an encapsulation interface into Mediaroom middleware for existing billing/operational system support (B/OSS) applications and emerging third-party software.

The framework is designed to provide all message translation into Mediaroom and provide service assurance against faulty Mediaroom interactions.  In addition to introducing the new interface, 180Squared also introduced its “Quickstart” family of application modules, which include: a Device Activation Module to automate provisioning of customer premises equipment (CPE), a Billing Module for integration into legacy billing and records systems, a Caller ID Module, EAS Module to support regulatory digital alert systems, and a Web-based PVR Scheduling (RemoteDVR) Module.

“IPTV is a huge market opportunity, and Mediaroom is a strong entry point,” said Mark Cooper, founder and CEO of 180Squared.  “Our company has the most Mediaroom architecture and integration experience in the industry, outside of Microsoft.  Our goal is to empower our customers and partners to make Mediaroom their ‘killer application’.”