NEW YORK, NY March 26, 2009: Atlantic Metro Communications, a recognized SAS 70 managed Internet service provider offering colocation, IP transit, nation-wide transport and New York metro area dark fiber solutions, announces today the opening of their Points of Presence (POPs) within three (3) CRG West data centers across the US; 32 Avenue of the Americas in New York, 427 South LaSalle in Chicago, IL and at One Wilshire in Los Angeles, CA. This expansion, leveraging CRG West's data centers, marks a strategic move for Atlantic Metro Communications; the company can now provide additional and enhanced Internet, transport and colocation services for their web hosting, enterprise, network and Internet customers.

Atlantic Metro Communications will also utilize CRG West's Any2 Exchange points in Los Angeles and New York. The peering opportunities offered by Any2 provide Atlantic Metro with an efficient means of providing enhanced Internet connectivity services to their customers. Atlantic Metro customers will further benefit from quality Internet services with lower latency and 100% up-time SLA guarantees.

Atlantic Metro's services, including IP transit, Ethernet transport, dark fiber, colocation and managed services, are now available at CRG West data centers in New York, Chicago and Los Angeles.

Company Site:Atlantic Metro

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EchoStar Europe, a leading innovator and supplier of beyond the box, added-value applications and connected device solutions to the digital television industry, today announced its entry into the European cable market with a complete portfolio of products for cable operators at Cable Congress 2009, Berlin.

In addition to introducing advanced functionality through its SlingLoaded™ initiative, the company intends to meet a cable operator's immediate needs with a new line-up of products targeting the migration of networks from analogue to digital, the continued roll-out of high definition services and the growth in popularity of personalised, digital video recording.

The company will launch and demonstrate its feature-rich and fully-flexible high definition, HDC-600 series platform. Available with either an integrated DOCSIS®/EuroDOCSIS™-based modem or IP return channel, the unit supports both broadcast and two-way/interactive services, such as video-on-demand, in addition to digital video recording (DVR). It also comes with stylish cosmetics, HDMI™ port and state-of-the-art touch-sensitive display.

The HDC-600 series platform is the star in a new cast of cable products with supporting acts played by the C-200 - a small but perfectly formed converter unit that enables cable operators to migrate existing analogue subscribers to digital cost effectively, and the HDC-400 series - an advanced, high definition set-top box (STB) incorporating advanced video coding (AVC) and optional integrated DOCSIS®/EuroDOCSIS™-based modem. All the platforms can be integrated with an operator's unique choice of middleware and conditional access system.

In partnership with Sling Media, EchoStar Europe will showcase its integrated SlingLoaded™ technology for the first time in Europe. Specifically developed to bring the benefits of market-tested, place-shifting and home-networking technology to the STB market, the company will demonstrate integrated Slingbox™ functionality on its award-winning SlingLoaded™ 900 series DVR platform. This can provide a market-proven home networking technology that not only enhances the subscribers' digital experience by giving them access to their home television content on their PC, Mac or mobile phone, but it also provides operators the ability to reduce churn. The technology received "Best of CES" at the 2009 International Consumer Electronics Show and was nominated in two categories at the IPTV World Series Awards to be held in London, 25 March 2009.

Company Site: EchoStar Europe

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IPTV Evangelist (ipTVe) is the ultimate guide to the people and the companies that are defining the red-hot iTV and IPTV markets. Founded by streaming video pioneer Gilbert B. Hammer, IPTV Evangelist combines the latest iTV and IPTV news and analysis with interviews with key players. As the title of the site implies, Gilbert is passionate about the space, which he views as the next-generation for online and mobile entertainment for its creative integration of new and improved forms of communication, storytelling and community.

NORRKÖPING, Sweden - March 19, 2009 - Dreampark, one of the leading IPTV middleware providers on the European market, announced today that it will exhibit at the 2009 IPTV World Forum, March 25-27 in London, and demonstrate how the new Scalable Vector Graphics (SVG) technology in its Dreamgallery™ middleware is able to bring the IPTV user experience to a new level.

"With SVG we are getting very close to the user experience provided by embedded devices like Apple TV and high-end game consoles, without compromising flexibility and standards compliance," said Dreampark CTO Björn Lang. "We are proud to demonstrate our continued dedication to the SVG standard and show how operators can gain full control of their TV portal to provide the most engaging solution for subscribers."

Dreampark announced full commitment to the SVG standard last year based on its ability to optimize the speed and performance of IPTV services. Slated for pre-commercial deployment in fall of this year, Dreampark's SVG Client brings the following improvements to the Dreamgallery middleware software suite:

- Crystal clear graphics and high quality user interface in HD resolution
- Two to ten times faster and more responsive performance than the HTML client running on the same hardware
- Graphics animations (HD resolution VoD cover flows, etc.)
- Drastically improved flexibility in administration and customization of the TV portal using the Dreamgallery Portal Generator
- Further improved extendibility on the client thanks to a new flexible application framework

Visit Dreampark at Stand 234 at the IPTV World Forum 2009.

Company Site: Dreampark

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IPTV Evangelist (ipTVe) is the ultimate guide to the people and the companies that are defining the red-hot iTV and IPTV markets. Founded by streaming video pioneer Gilbert B. Hammer, IPTV Evangelist combines the latest iTV and IPTV news and analysis with interviews with key players. As the title of the site implies, Gilbert is passionate about the space, which he views as the next-generation for online and mobile entertainment for its creative integration of new and improved forms of communication, storytelling and community.

Live HD H.264 Flash Adobe Streaming Now Available!

SAN MARCOS, TX, March 16, 2009 - Kulabyte Corporation of San Marcos, TX, a leading provider of advanced video processing technologies, announced today the shipment of its newest live HD encoding software, XStream Live 2.0. This HD and SD capable Adobe Flash encoder uses the H.264 codec to deliver broadcast quality HD video over the internet.

With this new product, event producers and broadcasters will be able to encode and stream the highest quality live Adobe Flash H.264 at up to 720p while using less than 2 Mbps of bandwidth. XStream Live 2.0 incorporates improved bit rate control and is designed for lower latency applications. Compatible with Adobe FMS 3.0 and FMS 3.5, XStream Live 2.0 comes standard with all Kulabyte products and services, including its full line of turn-key encoders, software encoders, Live Event Services and Media Management Services (MMS).

XStream Live 2.0's easy-to-use interface makes encoding and publishing content a breeze and is fully compliant with Limelight, Akamai, CDNetworks, Internap and most other major Content Delivery Networks that have either Adobe or Wowza servers deployed.

Companyt Site: Kulabyte

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Zodiac Client and ActiveVideo Distribution Network Bring Enhanced Web-Infused Television Experience To All Tru2way Devices

VALLEY STREAM, NY and SAN JOSE, CA - March 9, 2009 - Zodiac Interactive, an Emmy award-winning developer of software for interactive television, and ActiveVideo Networks™ have announced today a partnership that will accelerate the ability of cable operators deploying tru2way™ technology to bring Web-infused television experiences to their subscribers.

Under terms of the agreement, Zodiac's PowerUp™ framework software for tru2way and PowerTV will include an ActiveVideo® client, simplifying the ability of any operator to deploy ActiveVideo services on their tru2way or PowerTV set-top boxes. The companies also plan to work together to develop other applications for the Zodiac ActiveVideo client that will facilitate true interoperability and transparency across all TV services such as linear, VOD, EBIF, advanced advertising, etc.

The ActiveVideo Distribution Network combines standard Web technologies for authoring and distribution with network processing to create a single, personalized, interactive MPEG stream for delivery to an individual subscriber's digital set-top box or Web-connected CE device. The ActiveVideo client enables viewer navigation of onscreen MPEG content via remote-control keyclicks; each keyclick is sent upstream to server-based processors that modify the stream in real time.

PowerUp is Zodiac's tru2way framework, a common platform of open APIs and libraries that allow for a broad range of applications to be developed and work together across multiple tru2way components, including authoring tools, stacks/middleware, set-tops, etc.

The combined ActiveVideo/Zodiac solution lets operators more rapidly deploy tru2way applications and advanced TV and advertising to their subscribers. The PowerUp framework gives operators easy access to plug-and-play advanced Interactive Television 2.0™ services, such as advanced guides, EBIF applications, and TV widgets including local restaurant searching, click-to-call, games, photo-sharing, weather, traffic, sports scores, local news, and more. The integration of the ActiveVideo client extends tru2way with tools and infrastructure that use Web technologies to expedite the development and deployment of applications with rich, Web-connected personalized content, including search and recommendation. The PowerUp framework combined with ActiveVideo gives operators the power to rapidly deploy rich media applications including advertising microsites, customizable navigational mosaics and

Com[pany Site: ActiveVideo

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Provider of online solutions for over 1,500 newspapers chooses VMIX to help upgrade online editions, create more interaction with site visitors and generate new ad revenue

LAS VEGAS -- March 9, 2009 - VMIX, the fast-growing digital media management SaaS provider, has been selected by TownNews.com to enable its newspaper customers to feature sponsorable video-on-demand on their websites. Founded in 1989, TownNews.com is the largest company in North America providing online solutions for newspapers.

"TownNews.com's network of sites stands to benefit tremendously by creating a more interactive experience for its viewers and advertisers," noted Greg Booras, vice president of sales at TownNews.com. "The VMIX video solution allows our newspapers to offer advertisers the product they need to engage online consumers. Plus, the VMIX platform supports a variety of desirable advertising options, including overlay and sponsorship opportunities."

"VMIX provides a great way to extend the reach of the newsroom by having the ability of accepting user-generated content via a computer, camera or a mobile phone," said Booras. "They also provide fresh content topics relevant to readers, which in turn will prompt more visits and time spent on newspapers' sites."

"Providing both a world-class video platform as well as the best practices to drive significant revenue growth are VMIX core competencies," said VMIX President & CEO Mike Glickenhaus. "We are very excited to further build on our success in this field by partnering with an industry leader like TownNews.com."

The VMIX client roster currently includes such media outlets as Tribune Company newspaper and broadcast sites, McClatchy, Lee Enterprises, Black Press, Raycom, Lin, Post Newsweek TV Stations and others.

"Newspapers in every size market have a great opportunity to further engage and interact with their site visitors by creating a compelling and entertaining online experience," continued Glickenhaus. "We offer a simple, turnkey platform that is affordable and easy to use for uploading and managing videos and photos, whether it's in-house content, third-party feeds or user-generated content."

Company Site: VMIX

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IPTV Evangelist (ipTVe) is the ultimate guide to the people and the companies that are defining the red-hot iTV and IPTV markets. Founded by streaming video pioneer Gilbert B. Hammer, IPTV Evangelist combines the latest iTV and IPTV news and analysis with interviews with key players. As the title of the site implies, Gilbert is passionate about the space, which he views as the next-generation for online and mobile entertainment for its creative integration of new and improved forms of communication, storytelling and community.

San Francisco, CA - March 5, 2009 - Revision3, the TV network for the Internet generation, joins SXSW Interactive this year in Austin Texas, from March 13-17. Showcased at the Austin Convention Center, Revision3 executives and show hosts will deliver the following presentations at the event:

Social Engineering: Scam Your Way Into Anything or From Anybody
Speaker: Brian Brushwood, host, Scam School
Date & Time: Friday, March 13, 5:00 - 6:00 p.m.
Location: Room 18BCD

In this session, Brian will provide attendees with all the insider tips needed to use social engineering, the art of manipulating people into divulging information, to make friends and influence people. In addition, Brian will present tricks on how to scam your way into ANYTHING, whether it's a business meeting or a hot-ticket event.

Online Comic Books: The Future of Graphic Novels?
Speaker: Ron Richards, Senior Director of Marketing & Product Management, Revision3, and host, iFanboy
Date & Time: Tuesday, March 17, 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Location: Room 6

Is it the limitations of paper that give the graphic novel it's strengths, since static images on a screen seem dull by comparison to video and animation? This all-star panel will feature Ron Richards as well as speakers from DC Comics and Image Comics, and discuss how the Comic Book industry is using online tools to rethink the medium and the meaning of "graphic novels."

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IPTV Evangelist (ipTVe) is the ultimate guide to the people and the companies that are defining the red-hot iTV and IPTV markets. Founded by streaming video pioneer Gilbert B. Hammer, IPTV Evangelist combines the latest iTV and IPTV news and analysis with interviews with key players. As the title of the site implies, Gilbert is passionate about the space, which he views as the next-generation for online and mobile entertainment for its creative integration of new and improved forms of communication, storytelling and community.

Largest Dominican Republic telco company selects leading HomePNA 3.1 chipsets

Newark, CA and Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic - March 9, 2009 - Codetel, the largest telecommunications company in the Dominican Republic, announced that it has selected CopperGate Communications' HomePNA 3.1 technology for its Claro TV IPTV service. Codetel offers local, long-distance, and wireless voice services, together with advanced data and video services.

"Claro TV will revolutionize the current concept of the telephony network, making use of existing home wiring and creating an economical and attractive option for our residential customers to access the best in TV programming and content," noted Oscar Peña Chacón, president of Codetel.

Codetel wanted to expand its established services to include video and the media-rich applications of IPTV. It needed a technology that was high quality, extremely stable, efficient, and provided fast and easy installation.

CopperGate, the Everywire Home Networking Company, met the strict selection criteria. Codetel tested the CopperGate technology and determined that the quality was superior and deploying with HomePNA 3.1 would help them roll out IPTV quickly and affordably.

"HomePNA3.1 is the fastest and best way to deploy high performance IPTV into existing homes," explained Gabi Hilevitz, CEO of CopperGate. "Codetel joins a growing list of leading service providers globally that are using HomePNA to improve their efficiency."

CopperGate's silicon uses existing coax and phone lines in the home to deliver the highest performance in home entertainment networks today - over 200 Mbit/s of effective throughput. CopperGate technology achieves high data rates, overcomes various impediments, and coexists with other services on the same wires, such as POTS, dial-up modems, ISDN, ADSL, VDSL and broadcast TV.

Company Site: CopperGate:

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Envysion(TM) Inc., (www.envysion.com) the leading Managed Video as a Service (MVaaS) provider, today announced that Paradigm Investment Group, the second largest Hardee's franchise operator with 87 quick serve restaurants in four states, has selected Envysion Insight service for phased implementation.

"Envysion's integrated managed video platform gives us the ability to put video monitoring into the hands of our operators in a method that streamlines the review process without a big impact on our IT group," said Greg May, Chief Technology Officer for Paradigm Investment Group. "We evaluated several vendors and found Envysion best-suited to address our needs today and as we grow in the future."

Leveraging its award-winning MVaaS platform, Envysion continues to drive innovative development features to partners and clients without the traditional strains on IT resources. Envysion's Insight service provides operators of multi-unit businesses easy remote access to live and recorded video that is integrated with the Point Of Sale and delivers enterprise-wide exception reporting and alerting capabilities across all of a company's locations.

"We are pleased to have partnered with Paradigm to help them leverage video to better understand and improve their operations," said Matt Steinfort, president and CEO of Envysion, Inc. "We look forward to helping them improve their profitability and to working together to identify new ways that we can enhance our MVaaS platform to meet their evolving needs."
About Envysion

Company Site: Envysion

About IPTV Evangelist

IPTV Evangelist (ipTVe) is the ultimate guide to the people and the companies that are defining the red-hot iTV and IPTV markets. Founded by streaming video pioneer Gilbert B. Hammer, IPTV Evangelist combines the latest iTV and IPTV news and analysis with interviews with key players. As the title of the site implies, Gilbert is passionate about the space, which he views as the next-generation for online and mobile entertainment for its creative integration of new and improved forms of communication, storytelling and community.