NS8 Corp. has partnered with Akimbo Systems to launch its iWAVE Interactive services in the U.S. for the first time. Akimbo will be the exclusive North American partner for iWAVE and will use the service to power its Internet video storefront and integrated back-end management system.

Akimbo has developed a turnkey solution for content providers and distributors that allows them to set their own terms and financial models on their own websites and platforms, thus giving them more control and greater opportunity to realize the full revenue-generating potential of their product. In addition, Akimbo offers VOD content on its own website with an array of "channels" organized into genres that include Anime, Health & Wealth, Exploration & Adventure, Family & Fun, and Sports, as well as special interest TV series, animation, movies, documentaries, and music. Akimbo also syndicates one of the largest VOD libraries to MSOs, Telcos, and other secure platforms.

As a technology leader in secure digital publishing, the iWAVE platform enables Telcos, ISPs, and content distributors to increase customer satisfaction and create new revenue business models. Jim Forbes, CEO of NS8, said, "We're proud to expand upon our Asia presence into the U.S. with our newest partner Akimbo and to provide them with a customized and cost-effective means to publish and share video across the Internet."

iWAVE manages the entire logistics process that governs the publication of broadband video from the content owner to the consumer. iWAVE integrates with technology providers that span the entire online video ecosystem, giving media companies the maximum flexibility to design solutions unique to their needs. Customers of iWAVE benefit from a choice of pre-integrated partner technologies, including consumer program guide, publishing, subscriber management, digital rights management, advertising, and reporting.