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Linksys and Yahoo! Music team to Make Moving Digital Music Around the Home Easier

January 26th, 2006 - Linksys, a Division of Cisco Systems, Inc., and Yahoo! Music, today announced an agreement focused on making it easier for consumers to move digital music legally from their computer to other devices around their home.

Xilinx and Tokyo Electron Device Announce Programmable Development Platform for Digital Displays

January 15th 2006-- Tokyo Electron Device and Xilinx, Inc. today announced a development platform that enables the efficient design and validation of leading-edge display applications such as flat panel TV monitors and displays, rear projection TVs, and digital projectors.

180 Connect Establishes Network Services Division

January 19th, 2006 -- 180 Connect Inc., North America's largest provider of installation, integration and fulfillment services to the home entertainment, communication, security and home integration service industries today announced the expansion of the Company's service offerings with the establishment of the 180 Connect Network Services Division ("180 Network Services").

Verizon Wireless Expands Network in Los Angeles and San Diego Counties

January 13th, 2006 -- In its continuing effort to provide the most reliable wireless service in southern California, Verizon Wireless, owner and operator of the nation's most reliable wireless network, has expanded its network with key cell sites in Los Angeles and San Diego counties.

ColorChip Closes $9.5 Million Financing Round

January 12th, 2006-ColorChip, a leading manufacturer of glass-based Planer Lightwave Circuit (PLC) chips and modules for the Fiber To The Home (FTTH) networks, today announced that it has closed a $9.5M financing round led by Bessemer Venture Partners and joined by Motorola Ventures, the venture capital arm of Motorola Inc. (NYSE: MOT) and European Venture Partners(www.evp.co.uk) .Also participating were existing investors Eurofund (www.eurofund.co.il), Polytechnos (www.polytechnos.com), and Walden (www.walden.co.il).

UTStarcom Introduces New Brand Name for Its End-to-End IPTV Solution - RollingStream

January 12th, 2006-- UTStarcom, Inc, provider of IP-based, end-to-end networking solutions and services, today introduced the new brand name for its commercially deployed, end-to-end IPTV solution -- RollingStream.

Funjet Vacations Launches 'On Demand' Virtual Tours of the Riviera Maya on Funjet.com

January 12th, 2006-- Funjet Vacations launched an "On Demand" Virtual Tour of the Riviera Maya, offering travelers a unique way to research Mexico's premier vacation hot spot before booking. The interactive "Mayan calendar" format allows customers to choose the content they want to see including premier resorts, beach areas, popular tourist attractions and activities, dining and much more.

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