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Why Telecom Should Cheer MPEG-DASH


News Analysis - Carol Wilson - Post a comment
September 18, 2012 : The new standard's acceptance in video infrastructure bodes well for anyone who wants to deliver multi-screen video, says analyst

Cable Modem Hacker Gets Jail Time


LR Cable News Analysis - Jeff Baumgartner - Comment (1)
June 29, 2012 : Also: Google Fiber turns down community Wi-Fi plan; Hulu streams HBO in Japan; Dish/AMC fight escalates; Cablevision techs say no to unionization

Vidyo Takes Video Virtual


News Analysis - Carol Wilson - Post a comment
November 8, 2011 : New approach eliminates physical video routers and MCUs, instead running videos on the public cloud infrastructure

TelcoTV: 10 Years of Pursuing Video Profits


News Analysis - Carol Wilson - Post a comment
October 21, 2011 : Finding the profits in video remains a challenge, and this year's TelcoTV event offers strategies for OTT and multi-screen success

Consumers Embrace Video Calling, if It's Free


News Analysis - Carol Wilson - Comment (1)
September 2, 2011 : Skype, Facebook and Google+ all help build the video chatting trend, even among older consumers, as long as price is right

Comcast Skypes to the TV


LR Cable News Analysis - Jeff Baumgartner - Comment (1)
June 13, 2011 : Partnership between MSO and Skype could make it really tough for Cisco's ūmi to take hold at the nation's largest MSO

Vidyo Aims to Lower Price of Telepresence


News Analysis - Carol Wilson - Post a comment
June 8, 2011 : Cheaper, scalable service ties together telepresence rooms, videoconferencing, desktop and mobile systems

Going Gaga Over OTT


OTT Video News Analysis - Carol Wilson - Comment (1)
May 9, 2011 : Internet video is reshaping networks, federal policies and careers in telecom, so let's take a closer look

DirecTV Rakes In US Subs in Q1


LR Cable News Analysis - Steve Donohue - Post a comment
May 5, 2011 : Elsewhere: Facebook eyes Skype, Liberty Global's subs spike in Western Europe, and survey says TiVo can spice up sex lives

Is OTT Video Peaking?


News Analysis - Carol Wilson - Comments (9)
April 15, 2011 : Hours of OTT viewing are still going up, but the number of unique viewers is not, which should encourage telco TV efforts
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CES 2011: New Product Recap


Reports - Tim Hills - Comments (4)
January 21, 2011 : Here's a handy guide to some of the more significant product announcements from the 2011 International CES

CES 2009: Show Wrap-Up


Reports - Phil Harvey - Comment (1)
January 15, 2009 : We recap 2009 International CES by rating 40 products and services, and bundling up all the news, blogs, and photos from the show

Online Video: Show Us the Money


Reports - Phil Harvey - Comments (3)
March 7, 2007 : Our new survey of online video providers seeks to answer:
* How video sharing can earn money
* Which sites provide the biggest payday
* How business models are evolving

Top Ten Video Sharing Websites


Reports - Phil Harvey - Comments (28)
August 14, 2006 : How 45 Internet video sharing services stack up, from the point of view of someone wanting to post videos rather than just look at someone else's
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BroadSoft Intros Peering Program


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October 22, 2012 : BroadSoft introduces Xtended Connect to power the delivery of high-definition voice and video globally

AT&T Certifies Polycom's RealPresence


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July 31, 2012 : Polycom RealPresence video solutions available for AT&T telepresence solution, bring Video-as-a-Service (VaaS) customers more choice

Polycom Names CFO/COO


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February 9, 2012 : CFO Michael Kourey to retire from Polycom; company names Eric Brown chief financial officer and chief operating officer

LifeSize Brings Video-Conferencing to iPhone 4S


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October 4, 2011 : Using software from acquisition Mirial, Logitech subsidiary offering business-class video from iPhone5 to any standards-based system

Technicolor to Make Comcast's Skype TV Box


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August 3, 2011 : Technicolor to deliver telepresence solution for future Comcast HD video conferencing offering

BroadSoft Unveils BroadCloud Video


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March 1, 2011 : BroadSoft announced the commercial availability of BroadCloud Video

Vidyo Ramps Up Videoconferencing


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February 22, 2011 : Vidyo introduced the VidyoRouter Cloud Edition, the next stage in the evolution of the VidyoConferencing architecture

Movial Adapts to LTE Video Calling


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February 14, 2011 : Movial unveils "Smart and Beautiful" LTE-Ready adaptive video calling application at MWC 2011

Microsoft Exec Heads to Vidyo


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January 4, 2011 : Vidyo announced the appointment of Ashish Gupta as Vidyo’s CMO and SVP of Corporate Development

Elisa Deploys Vidyo


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December 14, 2010 : Elisa is partnering with Vidyo for desktops, room systems and now smartphones and tablets
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ZTE Shares IPTV Experience & Emerging Trends


LRTV Custom TV - Post a comment
November 15, 2012 : Weijun Lee, VP TV and cloud computing solutions at ZTE USA, shares what North American telcos can learn from overseas IPTV operators, how ZTE helps IPTV operators embrace new technologies and ZTE's trusted delivery model for cyber-security

Deluxe Multiscreen VOD Catalog Delivery


LRTV Custom TV - Comment (1)
November 2, 2012 : Deluxe On Demand gives operators access to the largest studio-quality video catalog (+40,000-plus titles), pre-encoded in over 50 different formats for multiscreen delivery

mpx Overview White Paper - by thePlatform


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mpx is the most complete video management system available, with enterprise-class performance and easy media publishing to PCs, mobile phones, and TVs. mpx represents a new approach as a leading online video platform with more efficient content...

FastWeb: Another IPTV Flameout


Rewired - Carol Wilson - Post a comment
May 31, 2012 : 5:25 PM Italian company pioneered IPTV in 2001 but is pulling the plug this year as subscribership wanes

The End of the World[Gate]


The Bauminator - Jeff Baumgartner - Comment (1)
April 2, 2012 : 6:10 PM Chapter 7 appears to be the final one for a pioneer in interactive television and broadband videophones

On-Demand Webinar: Infusing Cloud Services with Ecosystem Innovation - by IBM


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Presenters: Scott Stainken, General Manager, IBM Global Telecommunications Industry; Melanie Posey, IDC Research Vice President, Hosting & Managed Network Services; Rick Qualman, VP Strategy & Business Development, IBM Global Telecommunications Industry; Bob Fox, Global Industry Leader, Telecommunications, IBM Global Business Services
Overview: Learn how CSPs can harness the creativity of the ecosystem with cloud to provide innovative applications and services. Join experts from IBM and IDC for the webcast "Infusing Cloud Services with Ecosystem Innovation". Available on demand. Register now!

Leading Lights Finalists: Telecom Services, Pt. II


EuroBlog - Ray Le Maistre - Post a comment
October 14, 2011 : 12:15 PM Check out the remaining shortlisted entries in this year's Best New Service or Application (Telecom) category

Leading Lights Finalists: Telecom Services, Pt. I


EuroBlog - Ray Le Maistre - Post a comment
October 12, 2011 : 12:15 PM Check out the mix in this year's Best New Service or Application (Telecom) category shortlist

IPTV Struggles Don't Negate Video's Importance


Rewired - Carol Wilson - Comments (6)
September 30, 2011 : 1:05 PM The traditional telco model of delivering video services is profit-challenged, but that doesn't mean telcos need to abandon video

How to Handle Rising Mobile Video and Data Demands with the Smart Mobile Internet - by Tellabs


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Are mobile Internet and video use consuming your network capacity and inhibiting performance? Then you need to embrace the smart mobile Internet. It lets you identify hot spots, prioritize traffic, and grow revenue. Find out how in this white paper.
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