Scopus Video Networks, a provider of digital video networking products, announced the launch of two new platforms for emerging digital video networks: the NMS-7000 Video Networking Management System and the IRD-2900 MPEG-4 H.264 SD decoder. Scopus will show these, as well as comprehensive IP video networking solutions for satellite, cable, telco and terrestrial networks at IBC, stand 1.339 in Amsterdam, September 8-12, 2006.

Telchemy, Incorporated, the global leader in Voice and Video over IP fault and performance management technology, today announced the release of the DVQattest/RE active test system, giving service providers essential visibility into service quality problems for the fast growing residential VoIP and IPTV market. DVQattest/RE has already been supplied to a leading residential service provider for use in testing and characterizing the performance of VoIP over DSL and Cable access services.

Tektronix, Inc., a leading worldwide provider of test, measurement and monitoring instrumentation, announced the addition of the IP/GigE Option to the MTM400 MPEG Transport Stream Monitor. The IP/GigE Option is designed to help simplify and strengthen network monitoring by allowing network engineers to view Multi or Single Program Transport Streams over Gigabit Ethernet networks, identify signal degradation issues and easily correct problems. By monitoring the quality of their broadcast video at any network access point, from the core of the IP network to the RF edge, broadcasters and network operators can improve network performance and deliver superior quality of service to their customers.

Streaming21, the world's leader in broadcast-quality streaming solutions, today announced that it has successfully rolled-out Japan's most popular residential Video-On-Demand (VOD) & IP Broadcasting services for GEO@Channel, operated by Enterwave. GEO@Channel will be the first IP broadcasting service in Japan that offers full-screen TV playback with delivery through open networks. In contrast to traditional live video channels over the Internet that users often see on the PC, the GEO@Channel uses Set-top Box (STB) with high-quality, full-motion video playback on TV. Also, unlike traditional IPTV services, which rely on expensive managed network, GEO@Channel service works over the Internet and is available to any broadband users in Japan, regardless of domestic ISP to which users subscribe. This unique home entertainment service targets to capture millions of new users by the end of this year on a national scale.
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ANT plc, the market leading provider of software and solutions for the IPTV, hybrid TV and consumer electronics industries, announced today the release of ANT Galio 2.0, the latest version of its TV application manager and browser that provides a consistent and extensible platform on which to create, control and deploy digital media products and services. Galio 2.0 features a new Application Framework developed specifically for the TV user interface model, as well as support for new Internet standards.

Skyline Communications, leading supplier of network management solutions, is presenting at IBC 2006 the premiere of the 4.2 release of its award-winning DataMiner multi-vendor network management platform for HFC broadband, satellite, broadcast and IPTV environments. The release features again groundbreaking new developments designed to further reduce operational expenses, and includes DMS Executive Dashboards, DMS Business Intelligence and DMS Mobile Web Access. DataMiner is currently deployed by industry leaders, such as Belgacom, Essent Kabelcom, Eutelsat, ntl Telewest and Telenet, and has already more than 650 different drivers deployed in the field for equipment and element management systems from over 140 different leading suppliers.

Telchemy, Incorporated, the global leader in Voice and Video over IP fault and performance management technology, today announced the United States Patent and Trademark Office has awarded the Company two additional patents for their VoIP and IPTV performance monitoring and analysis technology. These patents strengthen Telchemy’s technology leadership position in the VoIP and IPTV performance management space.

Industria and global alternative investment group Novator announced the conclusion of a partnership that will see the company play a leading role in trials planned to act as a precursor to the rollout of Iceland's first third-generation (3G) and fixed convergent communications network.

New Zealand technology and telecommunications solutions company, Argent Networks announced that it was launching a new application for IPTV (Internet Protocol TV) billing and mediation as part of its leading ArgentEclipse Convergent Billing and CRM solution.

Nakina Systems Inc. ("Nakina"), a provider of multi vendor security and element management solutions to network operators worldwide, today announced it has launched a comprehensive solution for the management of IPTV infrastructure. The solution covers management of network devices that range from core optical networks through to the next generation of broadband FTTx/GPON edge technologies needed for service activation.

ConceptWave Software Inc. announced that it has collaborated with Teleca to provide an Order Management solution for IPTV service providers.

"Service Providers need to revisit their legacy systems to be successful with IPTV services," said Magnus Andersson, sales director at Teleca's Integration and Business Process Management Solutions unit. "The ConceptWave solution is well suited to enabling an interactive and flexible service for IPTV providers," added Mr. Andersson.

Broadband Network Systems Ltd (BNS) will showcase the delivery and management of diverse content across multiple platforms with partners Envivio Inc. and Highdeal at the Broadband World Forum Asia in Hong Kong next week.

Broadbus Technologies, Inc., the leading provider of technology solutions for Television on Demand (TOD), and Axiom Systems, a market leader in service fulfillment software, today announced a partnership to address service providers' need for a next-generation video platform with an operational support system (OSS) that gives subscribers highly reliable, premium on-demand experiences. The alliance creates a solution that enables operators to simplify the deployment of IPTV video offerings, including networked digital video recording (nDVR), time-shifted television and TOD.

SunTec announced the launch of its end-to-end IPTV billing solution, TBMS IPTV, at the TeleStrategies Billing & OSS World 2006 being held at Miami, Florida. IPTV is emerging as a key vehicle for telecom operators, cable MSOs and satellite providers to launch innovative services for their subscribers.

Virage, a wholly owned subsidiary of Autonomy Corporation plc and a leading supplier and visionary in Rich Media Management technology, today announced an extensive range of product upgrades at NAB 2006, the largest electronic media show in the world. Virage will be showcasing these developments throughout the show held between April 24-27 at the Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas, NV. Visitors can see full demonstrations of the whole of Virage's world-leading Rich Media Management technology, including Virage IPTV and VideoLogger, at booth #SL1020.