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Nokia Siemens Networks Delivers Next Generation IPTV Solution
Oct 24, 2007 – Nokia Siemens Networks is debuting the latest version of its Home Entertainment solution for North American service providers at Telco TV this week. The highly regarded IPTV turn-key solution includes critical features like High-Definition television (HDTV) readiness and Personal Video Recording (PVR).
News categories: Nokia Siemens Networks, Broadband, Content Distribution, DVR, IPTV, Middleware, North America, Set Top Box

Thomson Unveils IMS Video Strategy
Oct 24, 2007 – At the professional tradeshow TelcoTV, Thomson (Euronext 18453; NYSE; TMS) has announced its strategy for the delivery of interactive voice and video services over any fixed or mobile network using IMS ("IP Multimedia Subsystem") architecture.
News categories: Thomson, Cirpack, Content Distribution, Digital TV, IPTV, Mobile

Net Insight's Nimbra multi-service IPTV platform eases advanced service implementation to cost-effectively deliver next-generation content
Oct 24, 2007 – Net Insight has announced a solution to ease next-generation IPTV deployments for virtual headend operators with its Nimbra 300 and 600 series multi-service switches.
News categories: Net Insight, Content Distribution, IPTV

FASTWEB selects ContentWise for the first pilot project of intuitive TV
Oct 23, 2007 – FASTWEB has selected Neptuny's ContentWise product in order to carry out a pilot project based on previous viewing behaviour and other-user ratings to provide recommendations to television viewers, thus reducing the amount of time needed to look for preferred content.
News categories: FASTWEB, Neptuny, Content Distribution, Digital TV, IPTV, Italy

IP-PRIME® and Packet Vision to Provide Targeted Ad Insertion Capability for IPTV Deployments
Oct 23, 2007 – SES AMERICOM (Euronext Paris and Luxembourg stock exchanges: SESG) has announced that it has teamed with Packet Vision to enable telecommunications carriers using SES AMERICOM's IP-PRIME® IPTV service to generate advertising revenue through the insertion of targeted local ads.
News categories: SES, SES AMERICOM, Packet Vision, Advertising, Content Distribution, Digital TV, IPTV, USA

EchoStar Unveils ViP-TV, One of the Most Comprehensive IPTV Transport Platforms On the Market
Oct 23, 2007 – EchoStar (Nasdaq:DISH) and its subsidiary, EchoStar FSS (EFSSC), have announced the launch of ViP-TV™, through which EFFSC has the ability to transport over 300 channels of secure broadcast quality popular television programming via satellite to video providers that have obtained rights for distribution of programming over their wire-line networks.
News categories: EchoStar, ViP-TV, Content Distribution, Digital TV, IPTV, Satellite, USA

France - 89% DTT coverage by end 2008
Oct 23, 2007 – The broadcast regulator, Conseil supérieur de l'audiovisuel (CSA), has announced the roll-out of DTT services in 2008. National DTT coverage will reach 89% of the population by the end of 2008.
News categories: Conseil supérieur de l'audiovisuel (CSA), Content Distribution, France, Terrestrial

Calix to Demonstrate Advanced IPTV and Internet Video Services at TelcoTV
Oct 23, 2007 – Calix will demonstrate at TelcoTV advanced new IPTV and internet video services delivered over 2.5 Gbps GPON, VDSL2, and ADSL2+ using the Calix C7 and E5 access platforms.
News categories: Calix, Broadband, Content Distribution, DVR, Fibre, IPTV, Middleware, Set Top Box, Streaming

As IPTV Adoption Explodes Worldwide, Motorola Showcases IPTV Technologies and Solutions at TelcoTV 2007
Oct 22, 2007 – Motorola (NYSE:MOT) will demonstrate its innovative IP video solutions portfolio, which includes MPEG-4 encoding equipment, optical access and connected home devices, such as advanced IP set tops and residential gateways, at this week's TelcoTV show in Atlanta.
News categories: Motorola, Content Distribution, Gateway, IPTV, Set Top Box