Microsoft Mediaroom 2.0 Extends IPTV to PCs and Phones

As part of Microsoft's digital entertainment strategy, Microsoft announced Microsoft Mediaroom 2.0, the next version of its IPTV solution for service providers. Microsoft said that while its original version of Mediaroom enabled services to be viewed on TV set-top boxes and on Xbox 360 game consoles, Mediaroom 2.0 alleviates the need for operators to deploy redundant systems, allowing them to expand the reach of their television service to include...

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Panasonic Offers 64GB and 48GB SDXC Memory Cards

Panasonic introduced its first 64 GB and 48 GB SDXC Memory Cards with Class 10 speed specification. Featuring new advanced Super Intelligent Controller helps to improve the reliability of the card and extend its lifetime. The new 64 GB and 48 GB SDXC Memory Cards will be globally introduced in February 2010 with suggested retail prices of $599.95 and $449.95, respectively. SDXC is the next generation SD Memory Card, a new standard for storing data...

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Ikanos and Aricent Collaborate on Next-Gen Access Devices

Ikanos Communications and Aricent introduced a production-ready platform for advanced next-generation broadband access products that combines Aricent's Converged Access Solution (CAS) software with Ikanos' Fusiv Vx180 communications processor. The solution enables service providers and network equipment manufacturers to rapidly deliver next-generation access devices that support the evolving multimedia, telephony and storage requirements of the digital home. In addition to wireline broadband access technologies, Aricent's feature rich software...

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LG Electronics Employs AMIMON for Wireless HDTV

LG Electronics is using AMIMON's wireless 1080p silicon for its new wireless HDTV products being introduced at this week's CES. LG's wireless HDTV product line are powered by AMIMON's second generation chipset, AMN2120/2220, enabling robust, high-quality wireless 1080p 60Hz in the 5GHz unlicensed band, both in the room and in between rooms through walls. AMIMON and LG are among the promoters of the Wireless Home Digital Interface (WHDI) industry...

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Wireless Home Digital Interface (WHDI) Shows Momentum at CES

WHDI, the consortium of leading CE manufacturers managing and licensing Wireless Home Digital Interface (WHDI) technology, announced several new WHDI Contributors: Haier, Maxim, Mitsubishi Electric and Toshiba. Additionally, the following companies have joined as WHDI Adopters: AmTRAN, Domo Technologies, Elmo, Gemtek, Gospell Smarthome Electronics, Hosiden, Murata, QMI, Seamon Science International, TDK, and Zinwell. These companies are in addition...

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Arbor Appoints Jeff Lindholm as SVP of Global Field Operation

Arbor Networks has appointed Jeff Lindholm as senior vice president of global field operations, effective immediately. In this role, Lindholm will be responsible for driving all worldwide sales-related activities -- through direct and indirect channels -- as well as all customer service and support programs. Lindholm is filling the position left open following Colin Doherty's promotion to chief executive officer of Arbor Networks in October 2009.Prior to joining Arbor, Lindholm served as SVP of Sales and Marketing at BigBand Networks, and before...

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NBC Builds Cisco Medianet for HD Coverage of Vancouver Winter Games

NBC will leverage Cisco-provided IP video network infrastructure to deliver all-HD coverage of the upcoming 2010 Vancouver Olympic Winter Games. The network will enable real-time editing by NBC personnel in Vancouver, New York and Las Vegas, and will allow for the transfer of gigabyte-sized files of content between locations and then delivered to three screens: TV, PC and smartphone. NBC will also be testing the Cisco Media Data Center and Cisco's Unified Computing System to support vital production and video-archiving functions. Financial terms...

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HomePlug "Green PHY" Targets Smart Grid Applications

The HomePlug Powerline Alliance expects finalization of the HomePlug "Green PHY" (HomePlug GP) specification in the first quarter of 2010. HomePlug GP is a low power, cost-optimized powerline networking specification targeting Smart Grid applications such as HVAC, smart meters, home appliances and plug-in electric hybrid vehicles. HomePlug GP has been developed with direct input from major utility companies like Consumers Energy, Duke Energy, Pacific...

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LG Electronics Demos LTE Devices

At this week's Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, LG Electronics MobileComm will be showcasing its LTE USB Modem downloading at rates up to 100 Mbps and uploading at up to 50 Mbps.LG will also be unveiling to the public the "handover" technology which enables seamless network conversion between LTE and CDMA networks. Using the even slimmer version of the previous 4G LTE device, an LG proprietary device designed for the Handover last August,...

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Baidu Forms New Venture for Licensed Online Video in China

Baidu, the leading Chinese language Internet search provider, will establish a new independent company to provide licensed online video to Chinese Internet users. The new company will use pursue an advertising supported model for delivering copyrighted premium video content, including movies, TV series, sporting events, animation, etc. Mr. Yu Gong, formerly president and chief operating officer of China Mobile's 12580 business, has been appointed...

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Netgear Combines 802.11n Wireless, ADSL2+ and 3G/4G/WiMAX

NETGEAR announced two full-featured routers for connecting to 3G/4G/WiMAX cellular networks. The 3G/4G Mobile Broadband Wireless-N Router (MBRN3000) combines 802.11n wireless with connectivity to a cellular network via an external 3G/4G/WiMAX(TM) modem. The second router is the Wireless-N 300 Router with DSL Modem - Mobile Broadband Edition (DGN2200M), which combines 802.11n wireless and support for 3G/4G/WiMAX cellular connectivity. It also includes...

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AT&T Pursues Emerging Devices

AT&T confirmed plans to launch five new devices from Dell, HTC and Motorola based on the Android platform.At its 4th annual AT&T Developer Summit in Las Vegas, company executives vowed to offer all major smartphone OS app stores, thereby giving customers a broad choice of applications and devices. AT&T also announced an agreement with Qualcomm to standardize apps development for mid-range Quick Messaging Devices using BREW Mobile Platform....

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NAVTEQ Integrates Data And Imagery

NAVTEQ is adopting a new "True" mapping collection system that integrates and geo-references a combination of LIDAR, panoramic and high resolution cameras, GPS and IMU (inertial measurement units) positioning data to create better digital maps. The technology moves digital maps from 2D to 3D representation.NAVTEQ is beginning the roll out of this new technology in its US fleet of field collection vehicles, further enhancing the company's ability...

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North Carolina's Conterra Ultra Broadband Raises $25 Million from Goldman Sachs

North Carolina-based Conterra Ultra Broadband Holdings completed a $25 million senior preferred stock offering led by The Goldman Sachs Group. Conterra is an alternative access transport carrier that, through its subsidiaries, provides managed, fiber-class broadband solutions to approximately 1,000 commercial sites in 17 states.Other investors were The Circumference Group, LLC, an Arkansas based advisory and investment firm comprised of former Alltel Wireless corporate executives, and Conterra's Chairman and CEO, Stephen Leeolou. Proceeds from...

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