IPTVMark Cuban: Cable TV is Winning the Battle Against Internet Delivered TVAuthored by Mark Cuban on March 25, 2009 - 1:00pm.
AnySource Media Lands $3.2M for Web-connected HDTV PlatformAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on March 16, 2009 - 7:39am.
Malvern,
Penn. - AnySource Media, the provider
of an Internet-enabled TV platform for chipmakers and HDTV manufacturers,
announced on Monday that it has raised $3.2 million in new funding from
NextStage Capital, Murex Investments and individual investors.
IPTV Firm KIT Digital Acquires Visual ConnectionAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on October 7, 2008 - 7:41am.
Dubai - KIT digital, a provider of IPTV delivery technology, announced on Tuesday that it has acquired Visual Connection, a Czech Republic-based provider of digital media and IPTV services, for $2.5 million in cash plus $7.5 million in performance-based payouts. IPTV Firm Orbit E-Commerce Acquires NexTube BroadcastingAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on September 18, 2008 - 7:41am.
Toronto, Canada - Orbit E-Commerce, a developer of IPTV services for the Chinese market, said on Thursday that it will acquire NexTube Broadcasting. Pay-TV Content Security Firm Verimatrix Gets InvestmentAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on September 8, 2008 - 7:32am.
San Diego
- Verimatrix, a provider of software-based content security technology for
pay-TV networks, said on Monday that it has received an additional investment
from SunAmerica Ventures for its recently announced third round of funding,
which was led by Goldman Sachs.
Walmart Launches IPTV-based In-Store Digital Ad NetworkAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on September 3, 2008 - 12:12pm.
Bentonville,
Ark. - Retail giant Walmart (NYSE: WMT) on Wednesday
introduced the Walmart Smart Network, an in-store IPTV-based network that it
hopes to expand to 27,000 screens in more than 2,700 stores by 2010. The
company sunk $10 million into research and development for the network, which
will allow advertisers to target by store, screen, day and time-of-day. Walmart
is working with Studio2 for custom programming; Thomson's Premier Retail
Networks for operations and ad sales; and DS-IQ for analytical insights for
advertisers. Walmart previously operated a satellite-based in-store network in
3,000 stores.
JumpTV to Merge with IPTV Firm NeuLion in $40 Million DealAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on June 9, 2008 - 7:01am.
Toronto - JumpTV, a Toronto-based broadcaster of live and on-demand sports and international television programming over the Internet, announced on Monday that it will merge with NeuLion, an IPTV service that offers live and on-demand sports, international and religious programming over the Internet and through set-top boxes. U.K. IPTV Provider Inuk Networks Lands $18.6 MillionAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on June 5, 2008 - 8:12am.
London - Inuk Networks, a provider of IPTV delivery services, announced on Thursday that it has completed an $18.6 million second round of funding, led by broadcaster S4C and venture capital firm Wesley Clover. Onstream to Acquire Internet TV Delivery Firm NarrowstepAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on May 30, 2008 - 8:16am.
Pompano Beach, Fla. - Onstream Media, a distributor of live and on-demand Internet video, announced on Friday that it has agreed to acquire Narrowstep, a provider of Internet TV and IPTV services. Highwinds Lands $55 Million for Content Delivery NetworkAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on March 11, 2008 - 7:31am.
Winter Park, Fla. - Highwinds Network Group, a provider of content delivery network services for IPTV and other applications, announced on Tuesday that it has closed a $55 million round of financing, led by General Catalyst Partners and Alta Communications. Online Video Broadcaster ROO Details Restructuring, LayoffsAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on January 14, 2008 - 11:30am.
New York - Online video broadcaster ROO Group on Monday further detailed its restructuring efforts, announcing it will shutter its business solutions unit and lay off 10 employees. Vuze Lands $20 Million for Internet-based TV ServiceAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on December 19, 2007 - 5:40am.
Palo Alto, Calif. - Vuze, a distributor of video content using BitTorrent peer-to-peer technology, announced that it has raised $20 million in its third round of funding, led by New Enterprise Associates. tags: Deals | VC | P2P | TV | IPTV | Redpoint Ventures | New Enterprise Associates | Vuze | Greycroft Partners |
USTelematics Adds Apple iTunes Support to In-Car SystemAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on December 7, 2007 - 12:39pm.
Chicago - USTelematics (NASD: UTLM), a provider of Web-connected, in-car entertainment systems, said on Friday that it has added Apple iTunes (NASD: AAPL) functionality and services. USTelematics' Voyager product line offers live IPTV for passenger vehicles, connecting to the Internet over either 3G EVDO or WiMax networks. The product features a 40GB hard drive, delivers live streaming video, and can also play live and stored online games, from providers such as Disney Online and Xbox Live. Video Security Developer Irdeto Acquires CloakwareAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on December 4, 2007 - 9:01am.
Hoofddorp, the Netherlands - Irdeto, a unit of media group Naspers that provides content security technology for digital TV, IPTV and mobile platforms, announced on Tuesday that it has acquired Virginia-based Cloakware, a developer of software security technology. IPTV Provider Avail Media Lands $25 MillionAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on November 29, 2007 - 8:14am.
Reston, Va. - Avail Media, a provider of IPTV and other media services to broadband operators, announced on Thursday that it has raised $25 million in its second round of venture capital financing. tags: Deals | VC | TV | IPTV | Columbia Capital | Valhalla Partners | Avail Media | Novak Biddle VP | Pioneer Ventures |
Microsoft Inks $500M IPTV Deal with India's Reliance CommunicationsAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on November 6, 2007 - 12:22pm.
Mumbai, India - Microsoft (NASD: MSFT) announced on Tuesday a $500 million contract with Reliance Communications, to power the India-based company's IPTV service. The service will offer both HD and standard content, as well as features like video-on-demand, digital video recording, instant channel changing and personal media sharing. Sony, KT to Launch PlayStation 3-based IPTV Service in KoreaAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on October 11, 2007 - 8:44am.
Seoul, South Korea - Sony Computer Entertainment Korea plans to launch a service next month that will enable the PlayStation 3 to act as a set-top box to receive telecom KT's Mega TV IPTV service, The Korea Times reported. Video Content Security Firm Verimatrix Raises $5 MillionAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on October 4, 2007 - 6:15am.
San Diego - Verimatrix, a provider of content security software for pay-TV networks, announced on Thursday that it has raised $5 million in new venture capital financing, from existing investors including Mission Ventures. Mobile TV, IPTV Transcoding Firm Media Excel Gets InvestmentAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on September 4, 2007 - 8:06am.
Austin, Texas - Media Excel, a developer of transcoding technologies for mobile TV, IPTV and Web TV platforms, said on Tuesday that financier Red McCombs, a co-founder of Clear Channel Communications, has increased his investment in the company. Microsoft Updates IPTV Software, Renames it "Mediaroom"Authored by Mark Hefflinger on June 18, 2007 - 4:20pm.
Chicago - Microsoft announced on Monday an update and name change for its Internet TV (IPTV) software, which will now be known as Mediaroom and include new features like in-home personal music and photo sharing, multiple picture-in-picture capabilities, support for digital terrestrial television, and new advanced applications tools for developers. So far, 18 IPTV providers worldwide have deployed Microsoft's IPTV software, including AT&T's U-verse service. |
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