Myrio Wins in Western Illinois

BOTHELL, Wash. -- Myrio Corporation, a leading provider of IP video software and services, today announced that eight Independent Operating Companies (IOC), collectively known as Western Illinois Video, have deployed the Myrio® IP Video Platform. Myrio's flexible and scalable solution enables Oneida Communications, LaHarpe, Mid Century, New Windsor, Reynolds, Viola, McDonough, and Woodhull to offer a triple-play bundle with advanced digital video services.

Established in January 2004, Western Illinois Video (WIV) is a consortium of eight Illinois based telephone companies and cooperatives committed to efficiently roll-out and offer advanced services to subscribers. By deploying the Myrio IP Video Platform, WIV is able to offer services such as video on demand (VOD), digital television, and web portal services. The Myrio IP Video Platform is built entirely on an extensible and customizable Java architecture, allowing the group of IOCs to deploy video services on various access providers equipment including Advanced Fiber Communications (AFCI), Net to Net Technologies, and Paradyne Networks Inc. (PDYN). WIV IOCs provide communication services to more than 10,000 homes and will be able to scale their video services to support all of their subscriber base.

"The flexible and scalable Myrio IP Video Platform has made it cost effective and easy for WIV IOCs to deploy video services and remain competitive," said Dave Olson, managing partner, Oneida Communications. "Myrio's extensive integration experience and relationships with numerous access providers over the past five years has enabled Oneida and the other WIV IOCs to deploy video services within months. Myrio's platform enables us to reduce deployment costs while creating new revenue opportunities."

Myrio Corp.