Bill--
ITVU has, according to the company, a four year head start in network distribution technology. This will become evident in the event they acquire patent pending approval for both the network configuration and the streaming media software technology.
I have talked to their customer VDAT, and support was given for the superiority in fault resistant scalable streaming.
In addition, it appears they have developed a significant relationship with MSFT, in that the IE5 utilizes ITVU's streaming network distribution. Pair that with the NBC ownership and a favorable convergence begins to appear, IMHO.
CABLE DATACOM NEWS ROUNDUP
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@Home Solutions Lands Falcon, Investments
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@Home Network announced the first affiliate for @Home Solutions,
its turnkey service for small cable systems, as well as investments
from key cable modem vendors. MSO Falcon Communications is the
first @Home Solutions affiliate, committing 1.2 million homes
passed to the venture. Separately, 3Com, Cisco, Motorola and other
undisclosed parties have invested a combined $20 million in @Home
Solutions. These vendors will also finance cable modem equipment
for affiliates and provide enhanced service support.
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We selected INTERVU out of seven other premier Internet broadcasters because the company has the experience and capability to manage and deliver superb audio and video streaming technology," said Marc Nathanson, Chairman & CEO of Falcon Cable TV and Cable '99 Convention Committee Chairman. "We look forward to utilizing the visitor data procured through AUDIENCE to enhance our marketing efforts around this and future events. With the combination of both INTERVU Presents and AUDIENCE, INTERVU has the ideal streaming media solution for the convention industry."
Are these the same "Falcons"?
Jeff
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