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Rogers TV Anyplace app streams into LG’s smart TVs
April 22, 2013 12:09 pm | by Mike Robuck | News | CommentsOn Friday Rogers Communications laid claim to be being the first cable operator in Canada to launch an app for streaming on demand video to LG Electronics’ smart TVs. Rogers Anyplace TV will be available on 2012 and 2013 LG Smart TVs including OLED and Ultra HD. At launch, the app will host more than 1,000 hours of content.
DLNA hands out awards to 10 members
April 22, 2013 11:52 am | by Mike Robuck | News | CommentsIn an effort to recognize individuals and companies that have helped the Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) promote its effort for connecting DLNA-certified devices to networks in consumers’ homes, the organization recently handed out its awards for remarkable achievements and company contributions.
Comcast streams Outdoor Channel
April 22, 2013 11:46 am | by Mike Robuck | News | CommentsComcast and the Outdoor Channel have inked a multi-year distribution agreement that made the network’s content available across Comcast’s TV Everywhere platform. Effective immediately, the Outdoor Channel’s video content is now available on Comcast’s Xfinity on demand, the xfinity.com/tv web portal and through the Xfinity TV Player app.
Charter announces $1B debt offer
April 19, 2013 1:09 pm | by Brian Santo | News | CommentsCharter Communications announced a series of financial moves, most designed to manage corporate debt. One action is designed to help finance the acquisition of Bresnan Communications from Cablevision. Some of the proceeds from some of the other maneuvers, notably an offer of $1 billion in notes, will also go to fund general corporate purposes.
Bright House Networks donates data services to non-profit
April 19, 2013 12:44 pm | by Mike Robuck | News | CommentsIn order to help jumpstart new technology businesses, Bright House Networks Business Solutions announced that it has partnered with Tampa Bay WaVE, a non-profit organization that helps entrepreneurs. As part of the partnership, Bright House Networks donated a 200 Mbps high capacity, highly survivable fiber dedicated Internet Access connection to support the communication needs of the organization.
Buckeye hires former NCTC CEO Abbas as new president
April 19, 2013 12:28 pm | by Mike Robuck | News | CommentsBuckeye Cablevision, which does business under the Buckeye CableSystem moniker, has brought former National Cable Television Cooperative (NCTC) president and CEO Jeffry Abbas on board as its new president and general manager. At Buckeye CableSystem, Abbas will report to Joe Jensen, Block Communications’ executive vice president/cable and telecommunications.
Provo next after Austin for Google Fiber
April 18, 2013 2:35 pm | by The Associated Press | News | CommentsGoogle will take over a troubled municipal fiber-optic system and make Provo, Utah, the third city to get its high-speed Internet service via fiber-optic cables. Google Fiber was rolled out in Kansas City, Mo., last year; company announced earlier this month it will make Austin, Texas, the second city to get ultra-fast Internet service.
8 finalists for Cable Show’s CIO.IT | competition
April 18, 2013 2:27 pm | by Brian Santo | News | CommentsEight executives of vendor companies will offer presentations as they compete in the fourth annual CIO.IT | Competition 2013. The presentations focus on either cloud-based and service oriented architecture (SOA) technology that can enhance cable operations; or operational and business opportunities from “big data.”
Tech execs fill 2013 Vanguard slate
April 18, 2013 2:19 pm | by Brian Santo | News | CommentsThe recipients of the 2013 Vanguard Awards include several high-profile technology leaders, including William Goetz of Time Warner Cable, and William Stemper and John Schanz, both of Comcast. Nancy Dubuc of A+E Networks and Patrick Esser of Cox Communications are the recipients of the Distinguished Leadership awards.
Verizon FiOS adds outweigh DSL losses in Q1
April 18, 2013 2:07 pm | by Brian Santo | News | CommentsVerizon added a total of 188,000 FiOS Internet and 169,000 FiOS video subscribers in its first quarter. Verizon ended the quarter with a total of 5.6 million FiOS Internet and 4.9 million FiOS video connections. It also migrated 83,000 homes from copper to fiber.
Arris names new executive leadership team
April 18, 2013 2:00 pm | by Mike Robuck | News | CommentsArris CEO Bob Stanzione has assembled his new leadership team now that the deal to buy Motorola’s Home division closed yesterday. Former Charter Communications CTO Marwan Fawaz, who joined Motorola last year, won’t be a part of the new executive team, but Stanzione said in a company memo that Fawaz would stay on board over the next few weeks to help with the transition.
Rogers buys data center subsidiary, strikes M2M deal with Raco
April 18, 2013 12:52 pm | by Mike Robuck | News | CommentsIn order to better serve its business customers, Rogers Communications announced yesterday that had bought a data center subsidiary from Primus Telecommunications Group for $200 million. Rogers paid cash for Primus’ Blackiron Data and the acquisition closed yesterday.
Comcast doles out promotions
April 18, 2013 12:48 pm | by Mike Robuck | News | CommentsComcast announced a slew of promotions this morning in its business services and communications and data service departments. On the communications and data services side, Susan Jin Davis was promoted to senior vice president, strategic services for communications and data services.
Zanaware debuts headend device backup and recovery service
April 18, 2013 12:42 pm | by Mike Robuck | Products | CommentsThis morning Zanaware Technologies announced a new service that provides multiple headend device backup, recovery and monitoring for cable operators. The service, Headend Health (HEalth) Manager Service, augments the capabilities of Zanaware’s Auto Backr Pro, which has been deployed by eight of the top-10 largest cable operators in North America.
DirecTV sets up network with Mariners
April 17, 2013 1:54 pm | News | CommentsThe Mariners and DirecTVSports Networks are partners in a new regional sports network where the franchise will be the majority stakeholder in the operation. The deal will run through the conclusion of the 2030 baseball season with DirecTVSports Networks taking a minority position but overseeing the daily management of the network.
