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- Eisner launches new multimedia studio
Michael Eisner announced the launch of Vuguru, an independent multimedia studio that will create and distribute original content for the Web and other digital platforms, including mobile phones. The studio, which is backed by Eisner investment firm Tornante, will create story-driven projects as well as support third-party content. New York Post
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- Qwest considers on-demand solution
Qwest may plan an end run around state and local franchise deals by offering on-demand video solutions over its Internet service. The proposal would enable Qwest to compete against large cable companies such as Comcast. The Denver Post
(3/12)
- Carriers seek content exclusivity
To reduce churn, carriers, including AT&T, Verizon Wireless and Sprint Nextel, are forging exclusive-content deals. "We're continuing to see content and data services become more of a factor," Nielsen Mobile official Paul Leakas said. Brandweek
(3/12)
- Vyyo, StarHub hook up in Singapore
Singapore-based StarHub has turned to Vyyo to increase its spectrum as part of StarHub's effort to win a government contract for an island-wide broadband service. StarHub will also use Vyyo's spectrum overlay solution for greenfield deployments. CED Magazine
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- Motorola funds wireless HDTV developer
Motorola Ventures has made an undisclosed investment in Amimon, a developer of a wireless high-definition interface that enables the delivery of uncompressed high-definition TV over wireless. CNET
(3/13)
- Could Internet go over the air?
A consortium of six tech companies -- Microsoft, Google, Dell, Hewlett-Packard, Intel and Philips -- is proposing to broadcast high-speed Internet connections over the television spectrum. It's not clear yet if the technology that would beam the high-speed connections could be refined to prevent interference with licensed broadcasts. The Washington Post
(3/13)
- Ciena benefits from network overhauls
Ciena plans to pump additional dollars into research and development, but the maker of network equipment said it was getting a bump from telecoms' commitment to upgrading their networks to support video and high-speed access. The Washington Times
(3/13)
- VMix lands NBC deal for video clips
NBC and vMix Media reached an agreement Tuesday that allows vMix to launch an NBC channel that will feature video clips from shows such as "Heroes," and "30 Rock." VMix offers tools for media companies to offer online videos and features for users such as messaging. Reuters
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- Government announces subsidies for digital-TV conversion
The National Telecommunications and Information Administration has provided some details about the transition to all-digital broadcasts that go into effect by 2009. Included in the newly announced rules was the outline of a subsidy program for converter boxes that would allow customers who still have analog TVs at the cutoff date to receive programming. CNET
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