EchoStar Slings Its First Tru2way Set-Top
LR Cable News Analysis - Jeff Baumgartner -
March 30, 2009 : EchoStar plans to sell its Sling-capable HD-DVR directly to US MSOs rather than trying its hand at retail
DirecTV Calls NFL Broadband Play
LR Cable News Analysis - Jeff Baumgartner -
March 24, 2009 : DirecTV retains possession of Sunday Ticket, but Web TV component could loosen satco's exclusive grip on the package
Cox Puts NDS at Heart of Tru2way Plan
LR Cable News Analysis - Jeff Baumgartner -
March 23, 2009 : Cox hires NDS to prepare 20 set-top applications for its planned tru2way launch this summer
Moto Unveils Mini VoD Server
LR Cable News Analysis - Jeff Baumgartner -
March 17, 2009 : New B-3 server is based on (surprise!) Flash and targeted to smaller MSOs or as an edge streamer/storage element in larger VoD networks
Edgeware Takes On Flash Rivals in US
LR Cable News Analysis - Jeff Baumgartner -
March 17, 2009 : Swedish video server startup is bringing its Flash game to the US, but analysts wonder if Tier 1 operators will want to play
SeaChange Flashes Server Growth
LR Cable News Analysis - Jeff Baumgartner -
March 13, 2009 : Vendor says it's starting to make hay with Flash VoD servers and new software as MSOs take on more content delivery network-like traits
Clearleap Aims to Make Web Video a Commodity
LR Cable News Analysis - Jeff Baumgartner -
March 02, 2009 : Atlanta-based startup jumps in with a publishing system designed to help MSOs, satcos, and IPTV providers bridge the TV-Internet gap
Verivue Flips Smaller Flash Switch
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March 31, 2009 : Verivue announced the expansion of its media distribution portfolio with the introduction of the MDX 9020 Media Distribution Switch
TiVo Scores Blockbuster Deal
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March 25, 2009 : To deliver Blockbuster’s library of premium digital movie titles directly to the television set via TiVo DVRs
Menara Demos IP Video Solution
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March 25, 2009 : OTN system in a pluggable XFP to simplify DWDM transport network and lower distribution cost; also announces new data recovery receivers
Edgeware Flashes Web TV Trial
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March 24, 2009 : Digital media systems specialist, ioko, has recently completed a successful lab trial with the Edgeware Web TV server
DirecTV Holds Football
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March 24, 2009 : DirecTV will continue to have exclusive television rights to air the package of Sunday afternoon games through the 2014 NFL season
Integra5 Teams on Multi-Device Messaging
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March 23, 2009 : Partners to allow mobile operators to extend their reach with the delivery of social, SMS-centric apps to multiple devices
Charter Packs In Web Sports
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March 02, 2009 : Cross Platform Sports View Plus includes premier sports content online and on television
TiVo Posts Q4
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March 02, 2009 : Net income for fiscal year 2009 was $104M compared to a loss of $32M in the year-ago period
Irdeto Keys on Cable IPTV
The Bauminator - Jeff Baumgartner -
March 25, 2009 : 12:25 PM It's sure to face lots of competition, but Irdeto thinks it can help MSOs secure content as they embark on IP-based video strategies
The Dumb Flip?
Valley Wonk - Craig Matsumoto -
March 23, 2009 : 2:10 PM Why Cisco might not want to create the next iPhone
EchoStar Jumps the Pond
The Bauminator - Jeff Baumgartner -
March 19, 2009 : Charlie Ergen's tech team takes its cable set-top act to Europe, where it's sure to have an easier time gaining the trust of MSOs
DVDs Aren't Dead Yet
The Philter - Phil Harvey -
March 18, 2009 : New medium, same story: Filmmakers aren't getting paid. Could broadband providers help?
Last Call
The Philter - Phil Harvey -
March 17, 2009 : Three things you should read and a special SXSW plea for Twitter followers
Socialite TV
The Bauminator - Jeff Baumgartner -
March 11, 2009 : Execs at thePlatform and Plaxo shed some light on how they will link video publishing with social networking
ITV Hookups
The Bauminator - Jeff Baumgartner -
March 10, 2009 : Look here, look there, interactive TV partnerships are forming everywhere
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