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Time Warner Cable streaming live to some Android devices
April 18, 2012 1:59 pm | by Mike Robuck | News | CommentsTime Warner Cable has followed through on its promise to deliver live streaming video content to Android-based smartphones and tablets, but the catch is that those devices need to be running the Ice Cream Sandwich operating system.
Dyyno blows down cost barrier for TV Everywhere
April 17, 2012 2:23 pm | by Brian Santo | Blogs | CommentsUsing low-cost servers, Android-based set-tops and a cloud-based partner, Dyyno puts TV Everywhere within the reach of small operators.
Synacor fuels MetroCast’s TV Everywhere Web portal
April 17, 2012 2:18 pm | by Mike Robuck | News | CommentsSynacor is provisioning MetroCast Communications’ new Web portal that will give the cable operator’s customers access to its TV Everywhere service and other video content.
New Starz, DirecTV deal adds in online sites
April 16, 2012 2:32 pm | by Mike Robuck | News | CommentsStarz Entertainment and DirecTV struck a new multi-platform deal that adds online access to movies and other video content to the satellite provider’s TV Everywhere stable.
Streaming service for rocket launches lifts off with CMC
April 16, 2012 2:30 pm | by Mike Robuck | News | CommentsThe Comcast Media Center (CMC) has inked a deal with United Launch Alliance to provide live and on-demand coverage of rocket launches across various media platforms.
Provider taps Minerva, Edgeware for enhanced IPTV
April 16, 2012 2:28 pm | by Brian Santo | News | CommentsIndiana telecom company Smithville has enhanced its IPTV service by putting into place a system that records live broadcast TV and enables on-demand and restart viewing.
Chyron and ConnecTV combo on multi-screen
April 16, 2012 2:23 pm | by Brian Santo | News | CommentsThe two are set to integrate their systems to enable broadcasters to add interactivity that brings together TVs, PCs, tablets, smartphones.
Motorola Mobility combines IRDs, transcoders
April 12, 2012 2:52 pm | by Brian Santo | Products | CommentsThe integrated systems will help MSOs handle incoming MPEG-4 video as they upgrade networks built for MPEG-2.
Dell creates CDN server system
April 11, 2012 2:54 pm | by Brian Santo | Products | CommentsDell servers running software from EdgeCast and Elemental will help service providers target the enterprise market.
NCTC announces new hires, expanded agenda
April 11, 2012 2:45 pm | by Brian Santo | News | CommentsThe organization makes a series of moves that will help its members better deal with IPTV, OTT and other recent networking issues.
Avail-TVN offers managed authentication
April 10, 2012 5:28 pm | by Brian Santo | Products | CommentsThe service will make it easier for some service providers to jump into TV Everywhere.
TiVo users in Bay Area tap into Comcast’s VOD streams
April 10, 2012 5:22 pm | by Mike Robuck | News | CommentsTiVo and Comcast’s long-term relationship has been somewhat consummated with the news that Comcast is letting subscribers in its San Francisco system access its Xfinity on-demand content through TiVo Premiere boxes.
UXP powers multi-screen phone service for Trinidad cable op
April 5, 2012 2:34 pm | by Brian Santo | News | CommentsWhy did bundle integration seem to stop with Caller ID on TV?
Mediacom cuts deal for HBO Go, Max Go
April 4, 2012 3:16 pm | by Brian Santo | News | CommentsMediacom will extend the service to customers in the coming weeks.
RGB’s just-in-time packaging streamlines multi-screen delivery
April 3, 2012 3:02 pm | by Brian Santo | Products | CommentsThe approach has the potential to dramatically cut storage costs.
