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DTS and Coding Technologies Bring MPEG-4 Multi-Channel Audio for HDTV into the Home at CES

January 8, 2007 - DTS Inc. and Coding Technologies have demonstrated set-top box technology that enables delivery of the latest MPEG-4 aacPlus multi-channel audio for HDTV to consumers’ existing home theater systems at the CES in Las Vegas.

NDS Announces New Mobile Offerings, PC-TV Solutions, Home Networking Capabilities and Gaming Technologies at CES

January 3, 2007 - NDS, provider of technology solutions for digital pay-TV, have announced a number of new solutions to protect broadcast content over a variety of networks and devices.

High Investments in IPTV, Digital TV, Video Content and VoIP Services Set for 2007

November 15, 2006 - Amdocs has released results of a survey looking at the communications industry trends in the U.S. and U.K. in 2007. Based on the responses of 200 industry decision makers in the telecom, cable and satellite industries, Amdocs forecasts service providers will significantly increase investment in customer service, network infrastructure and IP-based services, as well as build their digital content offerings.

Motorola Acquires Netopia, Extending Portfolio of Voice and Data Solutions for the Connected Home

November 14, 2006 - Motorola and Netopia have announced the signing of a definitive merger agreement, under which Motorola will acquire all of the outstanding shares of Netopia common stock. The acquisition is expected to be completed in early 2007.

Ruckus Wireless Brings Wireless Home Networking for IPTV to Orca's Interactive Alliance

November 7, 2006 – Ruckus Wireless, developer of smart Wi-Fi technology and systems, announced today at the TelcoTV Conference and Expo that the company has joined Orca's Interactive partner program, the "Interactive Alliance." Orca developes middleware and applications for IPTV.

ICTV to Show IPTV Capabilities of ActiveVideo Platform at Telco TV Conference and Expo

November 6, 2006 - ICTV, creator of on-demand, narrowcast solutions that blend broadband video with television, will demonstrate its ActiveVideo™ platform to meet the needs of IPTV operators at the Telco TV Conference and Expo November 6-8 in Dallas.

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