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Time Warner Cable investing $25M in NYC fiber build-out
August 28, 2012 3:03 pm | by Mike Robuck | News | CommentsTime Warner Cable Business Class is upping the ante against its New York City-area competitors by spending $25 million this year to expand its fiber-optic network to businesses. TWCBC made the fiber-optic build-out announcement at the headquarters of the Hispanic Information and Telecommunications Network (HITN).
Comcast’s thePlatform opens doors of digital storefronts
August 28, 2012 2:53 pm | by Mike Robuck | News | CommentsVideo publishing company thePlatform has upgraded its mpx system to support video commerce across various devices on digital storefronts. The digital storefronts can help video providers and content owners monetize their premium video libraries by complementing pay walls, advertising or authenticated subscriptions.
Q&A: Interop on advancing next-gen messaging
August 28, 2012 2:46 pm | by Maisie Ramsay, Wireless Week | News | CommentsMoving to next-generation messaging services seems like a logical step in the ongoing evolution of wireless technology, but it appears that some operators are leaving the transition on the backburner. Damian Sazama of Interop says regional providers have put the move to Rich Communications Suite (RCS) products on hold because the technology requires the installation of an IMS core.
FAA to study use of electronics on planes
August 28, 2012 2:38 pm | by The Associated Press | News | CommentsIt's going to be a while before airline passengers can use iPads and other electronic devices during the whole flight. The Federal Aviation Administration is starting a process to study the issue, with a timeline that means it will take at least until March 2013 for a recommendation – and maybe longer for action.
Appeals Court backs ActiveVideo’s win against Verizon
August 27, 2012 3:18 pm | by Brian Santo | News | CommentsThe final judgment includes some minor quibbles with lower court decisions, essentially upholding ActiveVideo’s position – and the $260M in damages Verizon owes the vendor for patent infringement. ActiveVideo charged that Verizon’s FiOS VOD service infringed on four of its patents.
Indian cable company goes with Envivio
August 27, 2012 3:14 pm | by Brian Santo | News | CommentsAJK is the first cable operator in India to use a single headend to serve the full range of display devices – TV set-top boxes, connected TVs, PCs, tablets and mobile phones – according to Envivio. AJK’s service, called Reena TV, is targeting more than 200,000 customers for their digital service.
Rogers scores sports network for $167M
August 27, 2012 3:10 pm | by Mike Robuck | News | CommentsRogers Communications announced it was plunking down $167 million to buy Score Media. Once the deal is finalized, Rogers will wholly own theScore Television Network and related assets, which will be a significant content boost to its existing Sportsnet assets.
Fujimoto joins TWC as SVP of brand strategy, marketing for residential
August 27, 2012 2:57 pm | by Mike Robuck | News | CommentsTime Warner Cable announced that Gregg Fujimoto has joined the company as its senior vice president of brand strategy and marketing communications for residential services. In his new job, Fujimoto will help define and create advertising and messaging, visual identity, and promotions and events.
Report: $2B video delivery platforms market to double by 2017
August 27, 2012 2:55 pm | by Mike Robuck | News | CommentsAccording to a study, revenues for video platforms that distribute video on behalf of media and entertainment companies, including cable and satellite distributors, will reach $2.1 billion this year and double to more than $4 billion by 2017.
Summary of Apple's $1B verdict
August 27, 2012 2:52 pm | by The Associated Press | News | CommentsApple claimed Samsung Electronics' smartphones and computer tablets "slavishly copied" the iPhones and iPads. Samsung countered with its own claims that Apple used its wireless technology without proper compensation. A nine-person jury unanimously agreed with Apple and ordered Samsung to pay $1 billion.
FTTH Conference & Expo - Sept. 23-27, 2012
August 27, 2012 12:08 pm | by CED Magazine | EventsThe future of unlimited innovation in commerce, education, entertainment and health care – made possible by virtually unlimited bandwidth – is finally here and now. Come be a part of it at the 2012 FTTH Conference & Expo. The 2012 FTTH Conference & Expo is begin held Sept. 23-27 in Dallas.
IBC 2012 - Sept. 6-11, 2012
August 27, 2012 11:53 am | by CED Magazine | EventsIBC 2012 is the premier annual conference and exhibition for professionals engaged in the creation, management and delivery of electronic media and entertainment content worldwide. IBC 2012 is being held between Sept. 6-11 in Amsterdam.
FCC clears ‘substantially modified' Verizon AWS deal
August 24, 2012 3:02 pm | by Maisie Ramsay, Wireless Week | News | CommentsThe FCC has officially approved Verizon Wireless' AWS deal, sealing a transaction that gives the operator a substantial amount of spectrum for its LTE network. The Commission released its final order clearing the spectrum sale yesterday. The document formalizes a number of Verizon's voluntary commitments around divestitures, network construction and data roaming.
Disney delivers live streaming of channels to Comcast Web portal
August 24, 2012 3:00 pm | by Mike Robuck | News | CommentsComcast’s programming deal with Walt Disney earlier this year continues to resonate with its customers. Comcast is now offering its authenticated subscribers live shows from Disney Channel, Disney Junior and Disney XD on its Xfinity.com/tv Web portal.
Time Warner Cable stirs in live Fox content to TV Everywhere mix
August 24, 2012 2:56 pm | by Mike Robuck | News | CommentsTime Warner Cable announced this morning that it has added live streaming from Fox News Channel and Fox Business Network to its TV Everywhere lineup. The video content is available to Time Warner Cable customers that subscribe to the two channels.
