Insight Research has completed a study on what rural telecommunications consumers want. Concurrent has cobbled its MediaHawk video server with Rant's Digital Asset Management System. Rant s Digital Asset Management System manages content for the cable television, advertising, broadcast, film, Internet, and publishing industries. The system combines archiving, cataloging, tracking, and distribution capabilities with reporting tools. The newly created system is ready for integration into service providers networks.
Charter tries new tack in Miami Never mind the tropical breezes.
Fla. Charter subscribers will be inside trying out their new i-TV digital services from Wink Communications . According to Charter, which is the fourth largest MSO with more than six million subs, the company is the first in South Florida to offer i-TV in conjunction with Wink. Subscribers will be able to interact with their favorite programs, get sports updates, news and weather on demand, and have the ability to click to respond to free offers from national brands and make purchases instantly. For SCTE members, class is in session SCTE members are getting a new perk. The initial focus of the SCTE sponsored courses will be in the area of return path technology and network maintenance.