Content Delivery

Let Them Have Content, Say Studios to BitTorrent

Authored by Michael Cai on February 26, 2007 - 10:20am.

After much anticipation and some expected delays (convincing content providers to use a new platform is very time consuming, if you have not heard), BitTorrent is finally launching it's entertainment network. We [Parks Associates] are believers in P2P content delivery, be it P2P download or P2P streaming, and it's great to see major content providers finally embracing it. In a recently published report on Internet video, Parks Associates wrote:

File-Sharing Firm BitTorrent Acquires uTorrent

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on December 8, 2006 - 1:57pm.

San Francisco - A week after announcing that it has landed $20 million in new funding, BitTorrent, a provider of peer-to-peer file-sharing technology, said on Friday that it has paid an undisclosed amount to acquire uTorrent, a lightweight implementation of the BitTorrent protocol.

Musicrypt to Expand Secure Industry Service to U.K., Europe

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on December 5, 2006 - 3:17pm.

London - Musicrypt, a provider of a secure, Web-based music delivery system between record labels, radio stations and others in the music industry, announced that it has partnered with London-based Adstream to market its service in the U.K., Europe and Australia. Musicrypt's DMDS service delivered over 5,000 songs from more than 150 labels to U.S. radio stations during the third quarter.

Wired News: Interview with BitTorrent Creator Bram Cohen

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on December 4, 2006 - 3:33pm.

San Francisco - Wired News on Monday featured an interview with Bram Cohen, developer of the BitTorrent peer-to-peer file-sharing application. Contrary to reports last week that Cohen is leaving the company -- which accompanied news that BitTorrent had raised $20 million in new financing and signed new deals with networks and studios -- Cohen told Wired News he's staying at BitTorrent. He also confirmed that content from studios and networks distributed on BitTorrent will be protected by Windows DRM. "We're going to see everything continue to become more web-based, and the special status of high-quality video files and other large files as somehow different will go away. The current limitations on distributing them will cease to exist," Cohen told Wired News.

P2P Media Distributor Azureus Raises $12 Million

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on December 4, 2006 - 2:40pm.

Palo Alto, Calif. - Azureus, a provider of peer-to-peer distribution services for large files, announced on Monday that it has raised $12 million in its second round of venture capital financing. Redpoint Ventures led the investment round; Greycroft Partners, BV Capital and CNET chairman Jarl Mohn also participated.

Mobile Content Delivery Firm Motricity Cuts 50 Jobs

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on December 1, 2006 - 12:50pm.

Durham, N.C. - Motricity, a provider of content delivery technology for mobile devices, is cutting about 50 jobs, the News & Observer reported. The company has added hundreds of employees over the past year and a half, but needs to reduce costs "to make the company more successful," CEO Ryan Wuerch said in the article. Motricity recently acquired GoldPocket Wireless, a provider of mobile marketing solutions for media and entertainment companies.

HD Content Delivery Firm Swarmcast Raises $5 Million

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on November 30, 2006 - 2:39pm.

Minneapolis - Swarmcast, a developer of HD content distribution technology, announced on Thursday that it has raised $5 million in its latest round of venture capital financing, led by Bridge Capital Fund and Nippon Venture Capital.

BitTorrent Signs Deals With Movie Studios, Cable Networks

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on November 29, 2006 - 2:47pm.

San Francisco - BitTorrent, a peer-to-peer file-sharing service that has been targeted with copyright infringement actions across the globe, announced on Wednesday a slate of partnerships with Hollywood studios including Fox, Paramount, Lionsgate, Palm Pictures and MTV Networks to distribute movies and TV shows on its network.

MyTVPal.com Debuts 1st 1080p HD IPTV Service in North America

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on November 27, 2006 - 2:01pm.

Los Angeles - BB Entertainment announced on Monday that it will launch what it says is the first 1080p high-definition video-on-demand and IPTV service in North America this week.

Limelight Networks to Provide Content Delivery for Current TV

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on November 20, 2006 - 6:52pm.

Tempe, Ariz. - Limelight Networks announced on Monday that it will provide its content delivery network services to Current TV, the pro and amateur video network co-founded by former Vice President Al Gore. "Our users are hooked on viewing and voting. The success of an online video community is absolutely dependent on the quality of the video experience," said Smith Forte, vice president of online for Current TV. "Limelight Networks enables us to consistently deliver high-quality video content to our community, regardless of site traffic or video size."

Akamai to Acquire Nine Systems For $160 Million

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on November 20, 2006 - 6:20pm.

Cambridge, Mass. - Akamai Technologies said on Monday that it will acquire San Diego-based Nine Systems for $160 million in cash and stock.

CNET: Digital Sister Cities Lab Project Links Productions via Fiber

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on November 3, 2006 - 12:55pm.

San Francisco - CNET News.com on Friday reported on a project called "Sebastian" at the Digital Sister Cities lab in San Francisco, where engineers are developing a Web browsing tool that would allow smaller production companies to simultaneously work on a movie over the Internet in real time.

Electronic Arts to Launch Retooled Online Game Distribution Service

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on November 2, 2006 - 2:14pm.

San Jose, Calif. - Video game publisher Electronic Arts has redesigned its online game download service, the Associated Press reported. The old EA Downloader service will be replaced by EA Link, which will initially offer a selection of 16 PC games for download, with new PC titles from EA to be added day and date with their release on disc in retail stores.

Music Publishers, Kazaa to Settle Copyright Infringement Case

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on November 1, 2006 - 2:37pm.

Los Angeles - Music publishers suing the peer-to-peer file-sharing service Kazaa for copyright infringement announced that they have reached an anticipated settlement that includes a "substantial sum" that will be paid to compensate the publishers.

Warner Music Taps Brightcove for Online Video Distribution

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on October 26, 2006 - 1:55pm.

New York - Major record label Warner Music Group announced on Thursday that it has partnered with Internet TV distributor Brightcove to make its artists' music videos and other video programming available directly through its own label and artist websites.

Peer-to-Peer Developer Skyrider Raises $12 Million

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on October 25, 2006 - 1:37pm.

Mountain View, Calif. - Skyrider, a developer of a new peer-to-peer networking platform, said on Tuesday that it has raised $12 million in its third round of funding, led by ComVentures. Previous investors Sequoia Capital and Charles River Venture Partners also participated in the round, which increased the company's total backing to $20 million. Mountain View, Calif.-based Skyrider's platform allows businesses to promote the commercialization of P2P networks through advertising supported content distribution, and targeted marketing.

J. River Debuts Ctrax Media Player for Cdigix Service

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on October 25, 2006 - 1:00pm.

Minneapolis - J. River, a developer of digital media delivery software, on Wednesday introduced the Ctrax Media Player, a branded device that will be available to students at schools served by Cdigix's campus music and movie download service. The player is compatible with the MusicNet digital store, which offers a library of 2.3 million songs.

Private-Label Portal Creator Synacor Raises $17 Million

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on October 24, 2006 - 1:59pm.

Buffalo, N.Y. - Synacor, a provider of online content delivery services, announced on Tuesday that it has raised $17 million in its third round of venture capital financing. North Atlantic Capital led the investment round; Mitsui Technology Investment Group, Crystal Ventures, Advantage Capital Partners, Walden International, Intel Capital and Rand Capital SBIC also participated. New York-based Synacor services allow ISPs, cable TV providers and other companies to offer private-label portals featuring premium media content. Customers include EarthLink, Charter, Cox and RCN. The company will use the funds to accelerate the delivery of new products and expand into global markets.

Private-Label Portal Creator Synacor Raises $17 Million

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on October 24, 2006 - 1:59pm.

Buffalo, N.Y. - Synacor, a provider of online content delivery services, announced on Tuesday that it has raised $17 million in its third round of venture capital financing. North Atlantic Capital led the investment round; Mitsui Technology Investment Group, Crystal Ventures, Advantage Capital Partners, Walden International, Intel Capital and Rand Capital SBIC also participated. New York-based Synacor services allow ISPs, cable TV providers and other companies to offer private-label portals featuring premium media content. Customers include EarthLink, Charter, Cox and RCN. The company will use the funds to accelerate the delivery of new products and expand into global markets.

BitTorrent Signs Deals to Embed P2P Software with Consumer Electronics

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on October 23, 2006 - 2:54pm.

San Francisco - BitTorrent, the popular peer-to-peer file-sharing network, announced on Monday that it has partnered with a number of consumer electronics firms, which plan to embed BitTorrent into their products. ASUS, Planex and QNAP will implement the BitTorrent download manager into a range of wireless routers, media servers and storage devices, which will allow users to download media files from BitTorrent without the need of a PC.

Let Them Have Content, Say Studios to BitTorrent

File-Sharing Firm BitTorrent Acquires uTorrent

Musicrypt to Expand Secure Industry Service to U.K., Europe

Wired News: Interview with BitTorrent Creator Bram Cohen

P2P Media Distributor Azureus Raises $12 Million

Mobile Content Delivery Firm Motricity Cuts 50 Jobs

HD Content Delivery Firm Swarmcast Raises $5 Million

BitTorrent Signs Deals With Movie Studios, Cable Networks

MyTVPal.com Debuts 1st 1080p HD IPTV Service in North America

Limelight Networks to Provide Content Delivery for Current TV

Akamai to Acquire Nine Systems For $160 Million

CNET: Digital Sister Cities Lab Project Links Productions via Fiber

Electronic Arts to Launch Retooled Online Game Distribution Service

Music Publishers, Kazaa to Settle Copyright Infringement Case

Warner Music Taps Brightcove for Online Video Distribution

Peer-to-Peer Developer Skyrider Raises $12 Million

J. River Debuts Ctrax Media Player for Cdigix Service

Private-Label Portal Creator Synacor Raises $17 Million

Private-Label Portal Creator Synacor Raises $17 Million

BitTorrent Signs Deals to Embed P2P Software with Consumer Electronics

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