Optibase, Ltd., a leading provider of advanced digital video solutions, today announced that it will demonstrate its IPTV and digital video solutions at Broadcast Asia 2006, June 20-23, 2006 in Singapore. The company will showcase Optibase's flexible model design providing customers with future-proof video solutions to meet the evolving requirements of Telcos and service providers.

In response to strong customer demand, Amino, leading IPTV set-top box supplier, today announces the latest addition to its range of High Definition (HD) set-top boxes (STBs) which supports the advanced H.264 video codec. The launch of the AmiNET131 reinforces Amino's vision of the future of the connected home, which features the IPTV STB as a hub of an advanced home entertainment network.

Eagle Broadband, Inc., a national provider of broadband, Internet protocol (IP) and communications technology and services, will have one of its signature products -- the MediaPro IP5000HD set-top box -- showcased at Computex Taipei 2006, the 26th Taipei International Information Technology Show taking place June 6-10 in Taipei, Taiwan.

During GLOBALCOMM 2006 June 4-7 in Chicago, Ericsson and Sony will jointly demonstrate the benefits of combining IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS)-based personalized TV and Sony’s home network based on Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) standards. The combination of technologies based on IMS and DLNA standards will enable end users to access their digital media anywhere, any time.

KyLinTV, Inc. -- the first and only Chinese IPTV service in North America -- today unveiled an ambitious lineup of new broadcast channels, bringing together the largest selection of Chinese broadcast entertainment available via IPTV.

A total of 26 live broadcast channels will be available to KyLinTV subscribers by September 2006. Combined with the vast KyLinTV video on demand (VOD) library -- offering more than 20,000 hours of programming choices -- KyLinTV showcases the most choice in Chinese entertainment available in North America.

Intellon Corporation, the leading provider of HomePlug-compatible integrated circuits (ICs) for home networking, networked entertainment and broadband over powerline (BPL) applications, today announced that PCCW Limited, one of Asia's leading integrated communications companies, is successfully deploying network adapters based on its leading HomePlug 1.0 with Turbo ICs to capture broadband customers unwilling to install new wiring in their homes.

Ixia, a leading, global provider of IP performance test systems, announced today the latest release of its comprehensive IPTV testing solution, Aptixia IxLoad 3.10, capable of assessing all aspects of IPTV service infrastructure to ensure subscribers' Quality of Experience (QoE). Ixia's IPTV testing solution consists of IxLoad -- part of Ixia's family of Aptixia applications -- and Ixia's Optixia hardware test platform. The solution is part of Ixia's converged multi-services test offerings, delivering unmatched functionality and scalability on a single test platform, which reduces the total cost of ownership compared to multi-platform solutions.

Kasenna today announced the release of LivingRoom 2.0 -- a new IPTV middleware suite that updates Kasenna's PortalTV with an unrivaled viewer experience along with features that make IPTV easier than ever to deploy and manage. Kasenna's LivingRoom 2.0 provides a highly advanced and efficient IPTV delivery and management solution in a deployment-ready package and is the core component of Kasenna's PortalTV, the Telco industry's only pre-integrated IPTV solution -- offering applications, video streaming & network recording, element & content management, and premium content. LivingRoom 2.0 includes software for the consumer STB - the LivingRoom 2.0 Client - and for the backend service creation, management and delivery - the LivingRoom 2.0 Application Server.

Adrenaline Nation Entertainment, Inc., one of the leading destinations in music, entertainment and adrenaline sports today announced that it has signed a contract with VDC Corporation.

VDC Corporation is one of the leading companies in broadband and IPTV distribution. VDC utilizes Internet Protocol Television (IPTV) technology and offers multiple cable channels live to consumers via the embedded Microsoft Media Player, without the need for additional boxes or software.

NS8 Corporation's entertainment network division, iWave Interactive Systems, has entered into a Licensing Agreement with ReelTime Media Ltd. to provide IP Television and PC interactive on demand systems for the Australian market. In addition to receiving license fees for an initial 400,000 consumers for both IP Television and PC Interactive, iWave will share in the lucrative television and PC advertising revenues derived from the ReelTime service.

Juniper Networks, Inc. today announced the creation of the Open IPTV and Multiplay Initiative, an ongoing program designed to enable providers to more rapidly and cost-effectively deploy IPTV and multiplay service offerings using open, flexible and best-of-breed networks.

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.

Juniper Networks, Inc. and Microsoft Corp. today announced a global agreement to deliver high-performance security solutions that enhance protection for Internet Protocol (IP) networks, services and applications. The companies are collaborating to provide end-to-end security with superior levels of quality and reliability to address the current and emerging needs of their service provider customers. With this agreement, Juniper can offer IPTV network security solutions to customers of Microsoft® TV IPTV Edition.

Ericsson today announced an end-to-end IPTV solution. The offering will make possible a complete range of IPTV services, such as broadcast TV (both standard and high-definition quality), video on-demand, network personal video recording and electronic programming guides.

As the lines continue to blur between what used to be clear-cut boundaries separating cable companies, telephone companies, Internet service providers -- carriers of all types look for the best way to seamlessly integrate their legacy and emerging services. Many in the industry are betting on IPTV to level the playing field among the broad array of competitors from small regional telcos to traditional media giants.