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NextWave Wireless Announces MXtv™, a Breakthrough Mobile TV and Advertising Platform for WiMAX Operators
Mar 10, 2008 – NextWave Wireless (NASDAQ: WAVE) has announced the launch of MXtv, a mobile multicast and broadcast technology that enables WiMAX operators to deliver multimedia services including mobile TV without having to invest in new spectrum or additional radio access network equipment.
News categories: NextWave Wireless, Huawei, Broadband, Content Distribution, Digital TV, Middleware, Mobile, Semiconductor, Tablet

Nortel IPTV Solutions Drive Competitive Advantage, Customer Loyalty with Innovative, Cost-Effective Solutions
Mar 7, 2008 – Nortel (NYSE/TSX: NT) Video Solutions are offering telecom providers new ways to drive competitive advantage through video services such as click-to-call that links IPTV with a mobile phone, PC or home phone, as well as tuning into your favorite show or movie on any device.
News categories: Nortel, Content Distribution, IPTV, Video Exchange

Japan Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications Establishes IPTV Special Committee
Mar 6, 2008 – In January 2008, the ITU-T established its IPTV Global Standard Initiative. In response to this, MIC decided to establish a new IPTV special committee to enhance the Telecommunications Council review structure for IPTV global standardization.
News categories: Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications, ITU-T, Content Distribution, IPTV, Japan, Middleware

Harmonic Redefines IP-Based Video Delivery at IPTV World Forum 2008
Mar 6, 2008 – At the 2008 IPTV World Forum, stands #141 and #211, Harmonic Inc. (NASDAQ:HLIT) will present its market-leading broadcast and on-demand video delivery solutions for telco, cable and Internet service providers.
News categories: Harmonic Inc., Content Distribution, IPTV, Video Exchange

Multimedia Polska Launches Video-on-Demand Service Powered by Harmonic's Video Server and Software Suite
Mar 3, 2008 – Harmonic Inc. (NASDAQ: HLIT) has announced that Multimedia Polska, a leading cable and IPTV service provider in Poland with more than 600,000 subscribers, has deployed Harmonic's on-demand solutions for its VOD service launched in September 2007.
News categories: Harmonic Inc, Multimedia Polska, Cable TV, Content Distribution, Digital TV, Poland

Telecom Italia Media: The Board of Directors Approves Results at December 31, 2007
Feb 28, 2008 – During the first half of the year, a contract was finalized to acquire frequencies in Sicily. Following this transaction, the national coverage of the two Digital Multiplexes increased to 87.2% and 74.9%, respectively.
News categories: Telecom Italia Media, Earnings Release, Content Distribution, Italy, Results, Terrestrial

New Zealand - Freeview readies for main event
Feb 25, 2008 – Freeview is on track to debut high-definition digital terrestrial television in April, after Kordia last week completed a $30 million transmission network.
News categories: Freeview NZ, Content Distribution, Digital TV, New Zealand, Set Top Box, Terrestrial

BigBand Networks Reaches Switched Digital Video Milestone in Motorola Set-Top Box Environments
Feb 21, 2008 – BigBand Networks (NASDAQ: BBND) has announced that it has reached the 1 million households milestone for switched digital video (SDV) deployment in Motorola set-top-box environments.
News categories: BigBand Networks, Cable TV, Content Distribution, Digital TV, Market Research

NDS and UDcast Team Up to Offer Content Protection for DVB-H Mobile TV
Feb 11, 2008 – NDS (NASDAQ: NNDS) and UDcast have announced a partnership to provide content protection for DVB-H Mobile TV services.
News categories: UDcast, NDS Group, Content Distribution, Content Protection, Mobile, MWC24