Ultimate telly

Article Abstract:

Video-on-demand is to be launched in Europe by Video Networks which is benefiting from a technological breakthrough allowing more content to be delivered to households through the telephone network. Previous attempts to develop video-on-demand met with cost and other problems and were then thwarted by the development of digital TV. Video-rental outlets could be affected by the launch of Video Networks' service, since the picture quality of the new service should be better, and it sould be more convenient.

Product development, Pay-per-view television, Interactive video systems, Video Networks Ltd.

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Once more with feeling

Article Abstract:

Interactive TV has been reincarnated as World Wide Web service via TV. The Microsoft buyout of Web TV suggests that it may become mainstream, but is unclear whether the Web will be a popular alternative to TV programs. Other firms are pursuing a hybrid service, featuring Web sites linked to broadcast programs.

Innovations, Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Microsoft Corp., Internet service providers, MSFT, Television, WebTV Networks Inc.

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Minor mogul

Article Abstract:

CNET has become a successful cable channel and producer of web sites under the management of Halsey Minor. A cash infusion at the right time from Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen gave the company the needed capital to get established. Its programs about computer topics are some of the most popular on cable.

Cable TV Networks NEC, Management, Computers, Digital computers, Column, Cable television broadcasting industry, Information services, Cable networks (Television), CNET Inc. (San Francisco, California), CNWK, Minor, Halsey

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