Verimatrix, developer of the most widely deployed IPTV content protection system with tier one operators, today announced that it is working with Russian systems integrator CTI to secure the content of Central Telegraph's IPTV service for Moscow and the Moscow region. The Verimatrix Content Authority System (VCAS), a software-based content protection system, enables Central Telegraph to satisfy all the security demands of content owners when obtaining rights to early-release movies, popular series and other premium content, such as sports coverage.

SupportSoft, a leading provider of Real-Time Service Management (RTSM) software, today announced that FASTWEB S.p.A. (Milan, MTAX: FWB), Italy's second-largest fixed telecommunications services provider with more than 790,000 subscribers, has deployed SupportSoft software to ease the installation and ongoing support of its triple-play service offerings. FASTWEB selected SupportSoft SmartAccess software for automated installation of DSL broadband VoIP and Internet services. FASTWEB also chose SupportSoft ServiceGateway software to provide wireless home networking and gateway management for its array of IP service offerings.

Vintage sporting moments channel ESPN Classic is heading to Spain following a deal with telecoms outfit Telefonica's IPTV platform Imagenio.

Amino, leading IPTV set-top box (STB) manufacturer, today announced that it has been selected by Lijbrandt Telecom BV to supply its STBs for the first ever High Definition (HD) IPTV service in Northern Europe. The service was rolled-out in time for World Cup football matches offering viewers greater clarity and detail. By selecting Amino for this deployment, Lijbrandt Telecom BV was able to deploy HD services rapidly.

Latens Systems, Europe’s leading provider of IPTV Conditional Access, today announced that following Multimedia Polska awarding it a contract to provide Conditional Access technology to protect the revenues and content for its IPTV launch, the Latens solution is now installed and fully deployed. Multimedia Polska, which presently has over 450 000 analogue cable subscribers, launched its IPTV service in the second quarter of 2006.

Juniper Networks, Inc. announced that Telge Energi, a utility-based, government-owned communications provider in Sweden, has deployed the E320 Broadband Services Router and the SDX-300 Service Deployment System to create its new broadband access network for the delivery of Triple Play services to residential, corporate and public sector customers throughout the Sodertajle region of Sweden. The network is secured by the Juniper Networks ISG-1000 with integrated intrusion detection and prevention (IDP) system, and was deployed by Juniper's local partner, Imtech Telecom.

Music VOD service i-concerts, and France’s broadband ISP operator Free have finalised a strategic 2-part partnership deal, to launch one of the first ever TV channels via ADSL to offer around the clock High Definition concerts and create the largest European IPTV VOD concert platforms.

Amino, leading IPTV set-top box supplier, today announced that it has added yet another national Telco to its list of customers. Telekom Austria, the country's leading telecommunications operator has ordered additional supplies of the AmiNET110 to meet customer demand for its aonDigital TV service. The IPTV package was rolled out to subscribers in March 2006, following a customer-friendly soft launch in December 2005 and offers a flexible range of broadcast and video on-demand (VOD) channels to Austrian homes with DSL connectivity.

UTStarcom, Inc. and Kapsch CarrierCom AG today announced a partnership to provide next-generation broadband technology to serve the rising demand for IPTV in Central and Eastern Europe. The companies will debut the new offering at the first IPTV World Forum Eastern Europe, being staged later this week in Budapest, Hungary.

IPTV technology leaders Orca Interactive, BitBand and Danish system integrator DigiEyeZ announce that ComX, a Danish broadband services provider, has selected the three companies to launch IPTV services in Denmark. The services, planned for expansion across Denmark, will initially include live Digital TV channels and Video On Demand (VOD), allowing subscribers to enjoy high quality entertainment packages in the comfort of their own homes.

Ruckus Wireless, the innovator of smart Wi-Fi technology, today announced that broadband providers Slovenian Telekom (Siol) and T-2 will bring location-free TV using Ruckus Wireless smart Wi-Fi products into Slovenian homes.

Club Internet, in alliance with Microsoft Corp., announced details of its exclusive digital television service due to launch this month. This new triple-play offering will be the first in France to be based on the Microsoft® TV software platform. The announcement signifies the continuing development of Club Internet, a historically important provider of Internet services in France, which will now also lead the delivery of next-generation digital television services.

Alcatel announced that it has been selected by Telefonica de Espana to provide access, aggregation and optical networking solutions, enabling Telefonica to offer high bandwidth interactive services to its consumer and corporate customers.

The integrated and flexible architecture will provide higher bandwidth capacity per subscriber with unique differentiated quality of services, enabling the simultaneous delivery of personalized multimedia services such as IPTV, video on demand and HDTV to residential customers and advanced virtual private network services for its corporate customers.

ANT plc, the market leading provider of software and solutions for the IPTV, hybrid TV and consumer electronics industries, announces that ANT Fresco has been selected for German telecommunications operator HanseNet’s DTT and IPTV hybrid deployment in Germany. The Fresco TV browser will be integrated into Advanced Digital Broadcast's ("ADB") ADB-3800TW High Definition-ready H.264 hybrid set-top box and ADB has licensed Fresco and Alcatel’s OMC software from ANT for this purpose.

Juniper Networks, Inc. today announced that FASTWEB has selected the E320 Broadband Services Router to further expand its broadband network in response to the growing demand for Triple Play services from residential and business customers. As Italy's second operator in fixed telephony at the forefront of broadband applications and services and world's second largest IPTV operator*, Fastweb will utilize its advanced broadband network to broadcast all FIFA World Championship 2006 soccer matches over IP, as well as enhance its Voice over IP (VoIP) services.