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JBL, Inc. is now shipping their ES Series loudspeakers. The JBL ES Series loudspeakers use technologies employed in the company’s professional models to deliver exceptional sound quality. The JBL ES Series includes a wall-mount/bookshelf monitor (ES10); two bookshelf loudspeakers (ES20, ES30); two floorstanding speakers (ES80, ES90); a center channel speaker (ES25C); and two subwoofers (ES150P and ES250P). ES Series loudspeakers feature distinctive new styling, with tapered enclosures, and a front baffle that curves into the top surface. The ES Series is available in black with a charcoal center section, and cherry with a charcoal center. ES Series loudspeakers incorporate a titanium-laminate tweeter and an ultrahigh-frequency transducer with extended frequency response to 40 kHz. ES Series midrange drivers and woofers feature cones made from JBL PolyPlas material, which provides a smooth frequency response with faster transients, and allows higher playback levels without distortion. All models incorporate a host of additional enhancements. The ES Series offers installation options to accommodate any home theater or music system—Woodbury, New York
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Juniper Networks, Inc. [NASDAQ: JNPR] and the IP Service Management team of Siemens IT Solutions and Services Program and Systems Engineering (PSE) have announced the latest phase in their ongoing alliance, with Siemens joining Juniper’s Open IP Service Creation Program (OSCP). The companies are partnering within the OSCP to enable innovative new solutions for providers that improve network efficiency and accelerate service velocity. Siemens IT Solutions and Services PSE offers a wide array of professional services and develops and integrates a range of applications—enabled by Juniper‘s Session and Resource Control Portfolio—that can provide carriers with the functionality to derive maximum value from the network, as well as realize operational efficiencies through advanced network intelligence and service control. In the current applications portfolio, Siemens IT Solutions and Services PSE offers the Accounting and Rating Engine (AccRE) solution, which provides simplified billing and accounting for dynamic and on-demand IP services; and the Rate-Adaptive DSLAM Application (RADA), which improves bandwidth efficiency by unlocking available capacity in DSL-based broadband access networks. Collectively, these solutions enable providers to introduce new, differentiated subscriber service offerings, while also generating the ability to deliver simplified, flexible billing options for their IP services suite—Sunnyvale, California
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Genesis Networks has completed installation of transmit-receive circuits at Azzurro HD’s all-digital, HD-enabled aggregation and switching facility located in The HUB at 32 Avenue of the Americas in downtown Manhattan. The interconnection provides Azzurro HD customers with access to Genesis Networks‘ Portable Bandwidth Service on a global fiber network with points of presence throughout North America, Europe and Asia. Genesis Networks gains all-digital connectivity to Azzurro HD’s expanding customer base in the metro New York region and across the United States—New York, New York
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Integrated Photonics Technology (IPITEK) designs, develops, manufactures and supplies Video-Optimized Intelligent Broadband Networks and the company has announced their 10 Gigabit MSP-10GE Ethernet Platform now features tools that enable proactive monitoring and maintenance of broadband networks. The new tools will assist cable and data communications distributors in overseeing the health of their networks by helping them to anticipate and remedy problems before they negatively affect network service. IPITEK’s monitoring tools have been optimized for the robust operation of critical network operations essential for business and video applications, both of which are growing exponentially. The new tools continually check for problems with network traffic with configurable alarm thresholds based on various statistics and traffic use. The product supports industry-standard protocols for network and element management, making it possible for network administrators to monitor for alarms whenever error thresholds are crossed using their current and future management system. These tools will be standard issue on all new shipments of IPITEK’s MSP-10GE Ethernet platform. Current IPITEK customers will simply need to perform a software upgrade to access the new features—Carlsbad, California
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SNL Kagan’s newest study, “Economics of High Definition Cable Networks,” estimates that cable and satellite high definition subscribers will penetrate 65.7 percent of U.S. multichannel households by 2012. That’s up from 18.8 percent in 2007. More than one-third of homes now have HDTV sets, with that number growing each year—cable networks will face increasing pressure to offer more HD content. According to SNL Kagan, 74 HD networks have launched since 2003 and several of these networks are simulcasts of their standard-definition (SD) counterparts. However, some show content is produced in HD or transferred from 35 mm film. SNL Kagan identifies two main sources of network revenue in the new HD era: license fees and advertising. To gain wider distribution, simulcast networks will have to sacrifice license fees, which account for about half of a traditional cable network’s revenue stream. HD networks will try to compensate by increasing ad revenues, but it will be challenging to prove to advertisers that simulcast networks reach new viewers and therefore demand additional ad dollars. Despite the hurdles new HD networks have to overcome, SNL Kagan sees the potential for huge gain. “Revenue for traditional cable networks has grown steadily over the past decade from nearly $12 billion in 1998 to nearly $38 billion in 2007, a 13.7% CAGR,” adds Derek Baine, senior analyst for the company. “Revenue for the HD networks was $465.1 million in 2007 and we think it has the potential to grow to nearly $2 billion by 2012.” “Economics of High Definition Cable Networks” is available exclusively as part of the SNL Kagan Information Service—Charlottesville, Virginia
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The Pentagon Channel, the Department of Defense’s satellite television channel, broadcasts military news and information for and about the 2.6 million members of the U.S. Armed Forces—Active Duty, National Guard and Reserve. Broadcasting 24 hours a day, seven days a week, the Pentagon Channel helps ensure that U.S. forces remain the best informed in the world. The Pentagon Channel recently expanded its Video on Demand (VOD) distribution to include the Kansas City Division of Time Warner Cable. The Pentagon Channel, in collaboration with Kansas City’s Time Warner Cable division, launched its largest line of VOD product for Time Warner. Local Time Warner subscribers now have access to the entire Pentagon Channel original documentary program series: RECON. RECON is available as a Free On Demand service. VOD systems allow users to select and watch video and clip content over a network. Part of an interactive television system, VOD systems either “stream” content, allowing viewing in real time, or “download” it bringing the program in its entirety to a set-top box before viewing starts.
Today, the Pentagon Channel is available on-base to more than 1.3 million service members who live and work on over 350 military bases, camps and installations in the U.S. The channel is also available to the 800,000 service members and their families serving overseas in 178 countries via the American Forces Radio and Television Service (AFRTS). The Pentagon Channel reaches more than 13 million households through commercial distribution on satellite and cable systems nationwide. DISH Network, Verizon FiOS and divisions of Comcast, Time Warner, Cox, Charter, Mediacom, RCN, Armstrong, Midcontinent, Knology, GCI, and a number of smaller cable companies and local access channels in communities around the country carry the Pentagon Channel. In addition, Pentagon Channel programming is streamed live 24/7 at this website as VOD, and podcast (audio and video)
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Plextor LLC has two new multifunction disc drives that combine nexgen Blu-Ray and HD DVD technologies. The internal PX-B920SA drive features 4X BD-R write speed and a Serial ATA (SATA) interface for fast data throughput, up to 150 Mbits/sec. This drive is ideal for PC OEMs, systems integrators, enterprises, professionals, and high-end consumer markets where people want HD DVD playback along with Blu-Ray recording and playback. The PX-B920SA is a Blu-Ray burner that also plays HD DVD discs and supports high-speed reading and recording of DVD and CD media formats, including DVD-RAM, Dual Layer DVD, Double Layer DVD, DVD±R/RW, and CD-R/RW. The company’s new PX-B300SA multifunction drive is also capable of playing both Blu-Ray and HD DVD media. The internal drive also reads and records DVD and CD media formats with recording speeds of 16X DVD±R, 24X CD-RW, and 40X CD-R. The PX-B300SA, which includes a SATA interface for high performance, is designed for PC OEMs, systems integrators, enterprises, professionals, and mid-market consumers who want to playback both Blu-Ray and HD DVD discs and record on DVD and CD media—Milpitas, California
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Kim Templeman-Holmes is the new Vice President of Sales and Marketing at Wohler Technologies, Inc. He’ll be responsible for leading the company’s sales and marketing teams as well as taking on a key role in strategic planning and product and business development. Prior to joining Wohler, Kim was the Vice President and General Manager of Harman Pro North America, where he directed sales and marketing P&L, operations, and customer service—Hayward, California
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The Justice Department has OK’d the XM and Sirius satellite radio companies merger. This blending of the firms was initiated more than a year ago in February of 2007, with company shareholders giving their approval to the merger last November. Now that the Justice Department hurdle has been breached, the Federal Communications Commission must still give their approval… but the odds of the FCC crossing DoJ are small to none. Certainly there could be restrictions tossed into the mix by the FCC when they do approve the blending of the companies, which should come over the next few weeks. Certainly a satellite radio monopoly will be created with this merger, but the companies argued they already have tough competition from other audio entertainment genres as it is, so the elimination of competition argument should be moot. Ahead, once the FCC blesses the union, is a great deal of engineering work as… yep, neither of the receivers used by the companies are compatible with one another.
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