The Billing College announced the availability of a new series of education courses designed to help telecommunications companies capitalize on the demand for IP Television from its customers. Continuing their legacy as the premier provider of knowledge delivery programs for the telecommunications and utility industries, The Billing College has begun to offer traditional in-classroom training for this burgeoning technology and will soon offer convenient and expedient online courses.

Ars Technica has a short write-up about SlingMedia going after a patent to produce their own media device that would allow users to watch their streamed TV. The device would appear direct competition with Sony's 12-inch LocationFree TV.

The Tampa City Council voted for consumer choice and competition in the cable-TV market by awarding a far-reaching franchise to Verizon for its FiOS TV product, to be delivered via its new, all-fiber network.

The Tampa franchise brings competition and consumer choice to over 333,000 residents in the city and makes Florida one of Verizon's most competitive frontiers for FiOS services.

Always dreamed of starring in your own TV spot and getting the chance to talk about the issues that are important to you? Could the possibilities of adding video content to your products help you to generate more sales and more exposure for your business? Then, now is the time to join the Internet Television Revolution and sign up for MomMeTV.

Research and Markets has announced the addition of The Role of DRM in the Broadcast Sector - Strategy Focus to their offering.

The need for content protection in the broadcast sector is moving beyond traditional cable and satellite platforms. Consumers are increasingly demanding greater portability of broadcast content, while the nascent IPTV sector provides significant greenfield opportunities.

Extending the breadth and value of its SunSet Modular Test Toolkit (SSMTT) family, Sunrise Telecom Incorporated today announced the SSMTT-41 module, an essential tool for triple play to the home deployments. This multi-function test tool is the only unit available to support VDSL line verification function and inside wiring tests in an integrated system. The SSMTT-41 includes a VDSL modem, HPNA analyzer, RF signal level meter, spectrum analyzer, and wiring test features in a single unit.

On the heels of its prescient White Paper on RSS for marketers written 2 years ago, Mediathink releases its free White Paper on Internet video on demand (also known as IPTV) and its impact on marketers and advertising-with a special focus on consumer generated content.

SupportSoft, Inc., a leading provider of Real-Time Service Management (RTSM) software, today announced the newest version of its SmartAccess software for the automated installation of triple play services. The new version of SmartAccess builds on the software's current Web-based installation features, and adds the ability for broadband customers to more easily install next-generation services such as IPTV or VoIP or value-added services such as wireless networking.

Tut Systems, Inc., an industry leader enabling the delivery of next-generation data and video services over broadband networks, today announced that it will showcase its MPEG-4 Advanced Video Codec High Definition (AVC HD) compression at the Telecommunications Industry Association's (TIA) GLOBALCOMM(TM) 2006 convention at McCormick Place in Chicago, IL on June 5-7 (Booth #77048). The company believes that its MPEG-4 AVC HD transcoding solution will be a first in the IPTV industry.

Interactive Television Networks, Inc. (ITVN), a leader in Internet Protocol Television (IPTV), today announced a partnership with Union, the nation's premiere action sports video destination. ITVN will offer Union On Demand, which offers the best action sports films, and other youth lifestyle content.

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.

Aliant TV, a value-packed digital television service, was announced today in St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador. The new, IP based television service delivers digital picture and sound quality and features over 150 television and over 70 music channels. Customers in selected areas of St. John's, Mount Pearl and Paradise can sign up now for the service which will begin to be rolled out in late June and continuing throughout the year.

Aliant TV, a value-packed digital television service, launches in Bedford, Nova Scotia. The new, IP-based television service delivers digital picture and sound quality and features over 150 television and over 70 music channels.

Research and Markets has announced the addition of "Media & Broadcasting Technology: Digital Rights Management - Review Report" to their offering.

Infineon Technologies AG, a leading provider of communication ICs, announced a revolutionary plastic optical fiber (POF) to Ethernet transceiver solution that enables mass deployment of Video Home Networking driving IPTV and HDTV services. As opposed to other wired and wireless solutions for broadband connectivity POF makes for highly flexible, secure and stable solutions with virtually no bandwidth limitations. Infineon’s POF transceiver provides better economics, high reliability due to dedicated high bandwidth for each connection and can be easily installed without any need for special equipment.