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G4 has developed a promotion featuring Attack of the Show! – serving up “all the news you need to know”, from the coolest viral videos, to the hottest new gadgets, and the latest comics, video games and movies – designed to help NCTC member systems of all sizes achieve their marketing goals. NCTC members can leverage the immense popularity of Attack of the Show! to drive sales of DVR, VOD, and/or High Speed Internet with this exclusive promotional opportunity.
Toner Cable Equipment, Inc. has recently become a worldwide stocking distributor for Adtec Digital. Adtec manufactures high performance MPEG-2 encoders for both standard and high definition applications. Adtec also manufacturers digital media players and servers, digital ad inserters and digital signage, as well as digital channel multiplexers and IPTV solution. As a result of this distribution agreement, Toner has already sold several 80 channel all digital headends including some for US government and defense installations. For further information, call (800) 523-5947 or visit www.tonercable.com.
Great Lakes Data Systems, Inc. has announced a partnership with SubscriberWise, Ltd. to offer broadband service providers a powerful risk management solution. Operators will have real-time access to data that will help them better understand subscriber payment behavior and credit risk, all from within the WinCable subscriber management and billing software.
OSS BroadNet, Inc. which enables cable operators to gain complete control over their HFC networks, leading to significantly reduced operating costs and increased customer satisfaction for VoIP and other advanced two-way services, has introduced its integrated monitoring service to the U.S. cable market. The company currently has multiple global deployments and its software suite commands 30% of the cable market in Japan. The OSS BroadNet Open Admin/STM series software suite is a web application that utilizes existing DOCSIS devices and offers an integrated monitoring solution of an operator’s HFC network. It provides the following benefits:
IPtimize, Inc., a broadband voice and data service provider, has announced that they have signed an agreement with Mountain Zone Cable Systems to launch VoIP digital voice services. IPtimize is working directly with a number of cable systems in Tier II and smaller markets to add business-class voice services to enhance their competitive bundled offerings. Starting with Ft. Davis, Texas, Mountain Zone will offer its customers a Digital Phone Service that will have a complete plan of local, long distance and commonly used calling features. IPtimize is expecting to install equipment and launch service within the next thirty days. As Ft. Davis ramps up and makes voice services available, the other four Mountain Zone systems will be looking to do the same. For more information, visit /ir.iptimize.com.
AdGorilla and LocalToolbox have announced a strategic distribution and ad sales partnership for iCapture push2call technology. LocalToolbox, a leading provider of web portals for the cable industry, will add AdGorilla’s iCapture push2call services to its arsenal of technology options. AdGorilla will handle ad sales. AdGorillatv provides turnkey ad sales and insertion for cable operators.
Comcast Media Center and Motorola have signed a multi-year agreement to develop and support the next generation of equipment and content authorization solutions for the CMC’s HITS Quantum affiliates. The solutions being developed by CMC and Motorola will allow HITS Quantum affiliates with 330 MHz plant capability or greater to offer a competitive lineup of advanced services by building upon their existing infrastructure. For example, a 330 MHz system could expand its service offering to customers by converting some of its analog channels to digital, utilizing programming on the HITS platform, and then using that reclaimed bandwidth to offer hundreds of additional linear HDTV and SD channels and a library of VOD programming with over 2,000 titles also available through the HITS platform. In addition, the affiliate should be well positioned to cost-effectively add high speed data, voice services, DVR and a host of interactive TV applications, including advanced advertising and gaming.
As the cable industry continues its fierce battle for the loyalty and dollars of basic subscribers, Secure Signals Inc. is helping cable operators discover a veritable treasure trove of cash and thousands of new customers among the cable pirates stealing millions of dollars worth of video signals. Employing comprehensive tap audits, patented network monitoring software and an aggressive piracy conversion program, last year Secure Signals converted more than 15,000 cable thieves into paying subscribers, yielding more than $46.5 million in cash flow for cable operators across the U.S. To learn more, call 888.530.9667 or visit www.securesignals.com.
Crown Media Holdings, Inc owner of Hallmark Channel and Hallmark Movie Channel, ha announced it has renewed its distribution agreement for Hallmark Channel with Time Warner Cable for a multi-year term. Under the new deal, Time Warner Cable, which provides Hallmark Channel to 12 million homes, will have the right to continue its distribution of Hallmark Channel as well as the opportunity for distribution of both the standard definition and high definition versions of Hallmark Movie Channel.
Extreme Broadband Engineering has developed a new line of “pre-made consumables” consisting of broadband components ready to connect to the subscriber drop. A pre-made consumable is any component that doesn’t need to be assembled on the job site that an installer can simply drop in, thereby enhancing installation speed, consistency, and overall premises integrity. Extreme has taken the concept to three new levels (Individual modules, Integrated Components. and Unitized Assemblies) to make the installer’s job easier and more reliable than ever. For more information, contact Jay Shapson, President, Extreme Broadband Engineering, Gedi Corporate Park, 490 Highway 33W, Millstone Township NJ 08535, or visit: www.extreme-broadband.com.
Triple-digit membership growth has become a way of life for the Cable Telecommunications Human Relations Association. The nonprofit association announced that 450 professionals joined the organization over the last 12 months raising membership to an all-time high of 1,500 individuals from 100 companies. It marks the third record-setting membership level in as many years. CTHRA’s members benefit from research initiatives including its annual compensation and human capital metrics surveys, an annual symposium, roundtable discussions, networking and knowledge sharing opportunities, and an extensive online resource center. For more information on CTHRA, visit www.cthra.com.
Cedar Point Communications, Inc., a provider in integrated Voice over IP (VoIP) switching technologies, has announced that Curt Hockemeier, a member of the company’s board and a veteran telecommunications executive, has been named interim Chief Executive Officer following the departure of Andy Paff as President and CEO. Cedar Point Communications’ totally integrated switching platforms enable the scalable, cost-effective, less complex delivery of VoIP and multimedia services for network operators. For more information, visit www.cedarpoint.com.
Lindsay Broadband, a manufacturer of last mile HFC distribution products, and Omnitron Systems Technology, a provider of fiber optic access systems for Carrier Ethernet networks, have announced a strategic development and sales partnership. Lindsay Broadband will incorporate Omnitron Systems’ iConverter Network Interface Devices and media converters into their FLEeX LM carrier class, integrated, last mile architectural product family for commercial services delivery. Lindsay will now offer a complete family of wired and wireless, MEF 9 and 14 compliant broadband delivery platforms that all terminate on a common, NEBS level 3 certified, Omnitron Systems media converter platform. For more information, visit www.lindsaybroadbandinc.com.
Outdoor Channel has announced record 2007 fourth quarter ratings. In comparison to the same quarter in 2006, the network increased household delivery by 33% Monday – Sunday, 7 PM – 12 AM and 88% on Saturday/Sunday, 6 AM – 7 PM. In the fourth quarter of 2007, the network garnered an average 0.2 coverage rating during 7 PM – 12 AM, Monday – Sunday and an average 0.3 coverage rating during 6 AM – 7 PM on Saturday and Sunday. |