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SeaChange lands 2 more U.S. ops for Adrenalin back office software
August 3, 2012 3:13 pm | by Mike Robuck | News | CommentsSeaChange announced that two more United States-based multiple system operators have signed on to use its Adrenalin back office software and client platform.
Time Warner Cable’s Q2 marked by seasonal disconnects
August 2, 2012 2:28 pm | by Brian Santo | News | CommentsThe MSO promises to start distributing IP-based gateways and set-tops beginning later this year.
Suddenlink’s revenue increases 6.5% in Q2
August 2, 2012 2:25 pm | by Mike Robuck | News | CommentsSuddenlink Communications posted revenue of $513.3 million in the recently completed second quarter, which was a 6.5 percent increase from a year ago.
Start-up to focus on 2nd screen opportunities
August 2, 2012 2:12 pm | by Brian Santo | News | CommentsBacked by Technicolor, Magic Ruby will leverage Technicolor technology to create stronger ties between the TV and handheld devices used as companion devices.
Reimagining data, content in an all-IP world
August 2, 2012 2:05 pm | by Andrew Berg, Wireless Week | News | CommentsThe drying up of SMS and voice revenues is hastening the need for carriers to radically reinvent their businesses.
Comcast staunches flow of basic video losses in Q2; broadband flourishes
August 1, 2012 3:01 pm | by Mike Robuck | News | CommentsFor the seventh consecutive quarter, Comcast has reduced the rate of its basic video subscribers losses, while overall second-quarter net profit increased 32 percent, thanks in part to new broadband subscribers.
BlackArrow targets addressable ads with SIS offering
August 1, 2012 2:59 pm | by Mike Robuck | Product Releases | CommentsBlackArrow has fleshed out its advanced advertising arsenal with the addition of its Subscriber Information Service product.
Multiple approaches to multi-screen
July 30, 2012 1:59 pm | by CED Magazine | Wallcharts | CommentsChallenges remain with multi-screen. Even the most successful multi-screen efforts tend to be implemented in stages.
Olympic viewing: NBC critics loud on social media
July 30, 2012 1:17 pm | by The Associated Press | News | CommentsComcast’s broadcast unit was all geared up to stream much of the Olympics. Did it set expectations too high, or is it just screwing up?
In the media: Comcast to pay $170M to explain Xfinity brand
July 27, 2012 12:17 pm | by Mike Robuck | News | CommentsComcast seeks to better define Xfinity branding during Olympic spots.
News Corp. buys stake in Roku
July 26, 2012 2:07 pm | by The Associated Press | News | CommentsNews Corp. is a member of an investment group that has injected a whopping $45 million into the streaming video company.
Pohl new chairman of BlackArrow’s board of directors
July 26, 2012 2:01 pm | by Mike Robuck | News | CommentsCable industry veteran Michael Pohl has been named as BlackArrow’s new chairman of its board of directors.
Time Warner Cable’s Gillman joins SeaWell Networks’ board
July 24, 2012 3:10 pm | by Mike Robuck | News | CommentsAdvanced advertising vendor SeaWell Networks announced that Time Warner Cable executive Joan Gillman has joined its board of directors as an independent member.
Hood Canal adopts RGB infrastructure
July 23, 2012 2:44 pm | by Brian Santo | News | CommentsThe service provider is initially using the set-up to reclaim analog bandwidth and introduce more high-definition channels.
Buckeye CableSystem tunes up TV Everywhere with Azuki
July 23, 2012 1:57 pm | by Mike Robuck | News | CommentsThe Azuki Media Platform includes adaptive streaming, entitlement and digital rights management (DRM).


