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Pace Micro Technology joins HDMI forces with Simplay Labs

June 29, 2007 - Pace Micro Technology, a UK-based set-top box manufacturer, is teaming up with US testing technology specialist Simplay Labs, LLC, to maximise High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) and High-Bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP) performance of its products.

iSuppli lowers semiconductor chip revenue forecast to 6%, remains above other forecasts

June 29, 2007 - Market research company iSuppli has reduced its revenue forecasts for semi-conductor chips in 2007 to 6%, above its April projection of 8.1%, but still sees prospects as stronger than predicted by other market analysts.

FTTH Council Europe targets ten-fold increase in fibre uptake by 2010-12, could be exceeded

June 29, 2007 - The Fibre-to-the-Home (FTTH) Council Europe has announced a target to increase Europe’s uptake of the technology by a factor of ten within three to five years.

Comcast limbers up for integrated security deadline

June 28, 2007 - With the FCC integrated security mandate fast approaching in the US for set-top box manufacturers and cable operators, Comcast has spoken about its own preparations to comply.

Defuturo launches Ewedrive pay-as-you-go online data backup service

June 28, 2007 - UK-based data storage specialist Defuturo has unveiled its remote backup solution Ewedrive, offering costumers pay-as-you-go online data storage.

Nintendo unveils WiiWare downloadable games

June 28, 2007 - Nintendo, creator of the massively popular Wii games console, has disclosed that it is to unveil WiiWare, allowing owners to download original games for the console and let developers create and sell games via the Wii Shop.

BBC iPlayer to launch for Windows XP on 27 July

June 28, 2007 - The BBC is to launch its on-demand TV service, BBC iPlayer, on 27 July, according to a statement released yesterday.

ADB targets US cable market as security mandate approaches

June 27, 2007 - Advanced Digital Broadcast (ADB) has announced it is to take the plunge into the US cable set-top box market, following the FCC-mandated migration to removable security by 1 July.

Price sensitive delivery and user-control key to European Pay-TV market, according to Motorola study

June 21, 2007 - An independent study recently commissioned by Motorola’s Home and Network Mobility Division has found that 47% of European Pay-TV subscribers believe they pay too much for their service.

Amino and SureWest Communications strengthen IPTV set-top box relationship with deployment of AmiNET130

June 21, 2007 - UK set-top box manufacturer Amino has announced that SureWest Communications, an independent US telecoms holding company, is to deploy the new AmiNET130 high definition (HD) IPTV set-top box as part of its IPTV service offering.

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