TV on the Internet Company, Narrowstep will launch its end-to-end IPTV system in partnership with set top box manufacturer Amino Communications at IBC 2006.

Amino, leading IPTV platform supplier, has announced the AmiNET125i to enter the blossoming Internet TV market. Details of this device, which promises to set a new benchmark for flexibility when viewing digital content at home, will be presented at a product launch event during IBC at 3:30pm on the 8th of September, at the Amino stand.

performedia international inc., one of the world's fastest growing online television providers, today announced the launch of VancouverTV.tv, the first online city television network in the world.

Your Music Channel Television (YMCtv) announced the launch of "City Sessions," a show in which music industry veterans showcase the vibrant local music scenes of cities across the nation. YMCtv is a division of Dallas-based World Digital Media Group, L.L.C. (WDMG), founded in 2005 by RadioShack Corporation, SIRIUS Satellite Radio, EchoStar Communications, and CC Entertainment. City Sessions spotlights the hottest indie bands in each city by producing high-definition shows of each artist in a recording studio session. The result is a new and unique format combining the best of both a live recording in a real studio and high-definition video which works on platforms globally. YMCtv is breaking new ground with City Sessions because it will distribute the video content through multiple channels ranging from TV to handheld wireless devices, and via an IPTV-based channel for YMCtv programming.

Gregory Keough, the CEO and Founder of DigiLinea (www.DigiLinea.com), the leading Voice over IP (VoIP) service and infrastructure provider to the US Hispanic and Latin American markets, announced today the coming launch of IPTV Latino (www.IPTVLatino.com) a revolutionary new IPTV service allowing Latinos worldwide to have direct access to the video content they desire via any IP enabled device. IPTV Latino will mesh the best in breed content from traditional and independent media companies serving the US Hispanic and Latin American markets with user generate content from throughout the region.

PBS announced the launch of a "download to own" initiative that lets viewers purchase episodes of popular PBS programs via the Internet for viewing anytime, anywhere. PBS has teamed with Open Media Network, a non-profit organization dedicated to bringing the best of public broadcasting and educational programming to the Internet via http://www.omn.org/. The announcement was made by PBS President and CEO Paula Kerger at the Television Critics Association Press Tour.

Maven Networks today announced it has closed on $12 million in Series C funding led by Prism Venture Partners of Westwood, MA. This latest round of financing includes participation from existing investors Palo Alto-based Accel Partners and General Catalyst Partners of Cambridge, MA, and brings the total amount of financing to $30 million. The new funding will be used to accelerate the company's leadership in broadband video technology and products, fuel its global sales expansion, and introduce new services and solutions for leading media and entertainment companies.

TANDBERG Television today announced that it has signed a definitive merger agreement to acquire Zetools Inc., a Los Angeles-based developer of software that enables the delivery of next-generation digital video services over the Internet. The move expands TANDBERG Television's ability to support content owners and operators as they look to build Internet TV and broadband businesses. In the past five years, Zetools has built a customer base of leading media companies, including AOL, NBC Universal, MTV Networks and Viacom. By incorporating its on-demand and interactive technologies with Zetools' award-winning Internet TV software, TANDBERG Television is increasing its ability to enable the publishing, distribution and monetization of video content across any platform, to any digital device.

GameZnFlix and London International Television Ltd today announced an investment by GameZnFlix in LITV for the purpose of creating the "The Business Channel" to be broadcast on digital satellite later in 2006. GameZnFlix intends to purchase a 25% interest in LITV with the payment of $2,000,000 over the next year. In addition, GameZnFlix may invest up to an additional $10,000,000 to $25,000,000 within 12 months.

The Speaking Channel, the #1 destination on the web for TV content about public speaking, is pleased to announce its partnership with Popcorn Pictures to broadcast its new hit show, “Tell Me A Story.”

TVWorldwide.com, a fast-growing web-based global TV network, in cooperation with Media Training Worldwide, the world's leading presentation and media training firm, announced strong on-line attendance of thousands globally for the July 13th live formal launch webcast of The Speaking Channel an Internet TV Channel featuring live and on-demand content for people who want to learn from great speakers and improve on their own speaking skills. Shortly after the webcast, the companies also announced an agreement between The Speaking Channel and the New York Chapter on the National Speaking Association to be the official webcaster of the chapter's monthly meetings with the events to be made available via the Channel, on-demand.

here!, America's premium gay television network, is proud of announce the start of production on the riveting new original series "Lesbian Sex and Sexuality," a raw and revealing look into the world of lesbian sexuality and desire. Executive produced by award-winning documentarian Katherine Linton, this new six-part half hour series builds upon here!'s commitment to explore the most cutting edge and relevant issues facing the gay and lesbian community. "Lesbian Sex and Sexuality" will debut on here! in early 2007.

The need for high-speed multimedia networking links in the home is driving growth for both MoCA and HomePlug silicon, according to here!, America's premium gay television network, announced today that it will run ads nationally from Autism Speaks' new public service announcement campaign to raise awareness about the growing prevalence of autism and the need for parents to be better aware of the early warning signs of the disorder, which now affects one in every 166 children.

Wave Industries, Inc., developers of Wave Worms and Tiki-Man fishing products announce the launch of the Fishing Insider Network (FIN), an Internet video channel dedicated to anglers. The FIN broadcast will feature fresh and salt water fishing with each broadcast focused on three topics: fishing destinations, tips and tactics and a review of the latest fishing products. Subscribers will receive five minute, TV-quality shows twice a month directly to their PC. Unlike media streaming, FIN will enable subscribers to view full screen TV-quality video without the disruption of buffering or extended download times.

On July 13, 2006 (6:00pm - 8:00pm), The Speaking Channel, an internet TV network, officially launches and will be broadcasting live from its studio in New York City. The public is welcomed to be a part of the live broadcast and have their questions about speaking and communicating answered live on the air.