ANT announces
that CreNova Technology will build its new range of hybrid set-top boxes on the ANT
Galio HbbTV Platform. CreNova will implement a HbbTV retail strategy across Europe,
enabling consumers to access a range of on-demand services such as catch-up TV, VoD
and interactive advertising.

The HbbTV initiative was launched in August 2009 to provide an open platform for hybrid
services based on Web technologies. Since the launch, over 30 companies from across
the value chain have become supporters. As an initial member of the group, ANT continues
to play a key role in the HbbTV initiative, which submitted version 1.1.1 of the specification
to ETSI (The European Telecommunications Standards Initiative) in December 2009.

CreNova was established in 2008 with a unique modular system design for its range
of set-top boxes, which allow its products to be tailored to meet individual customer
requirements. With products deployed worldwide and over 20 years experience in both
software and hardware development, CreNova is well positioned to build a compelling
HbbTV proposition for a growing market.

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CreNova Selects ANT Platform for HbbTV

Opera
Software announces a strategic technology partnership to deliver modular Web-based
solutions for experiencing TV, Web and home media for the STB and DTV industry via
IPTV and/or hybrid IP/Broadcast delivery.

By combining Opera’s Devices SDK with GooMe’s OTT media solution, the result is a
seamless and interactive user experience with the simplicity of single remote control
access. This solution gives operators, broadcasters and TV/set-top-box OEMs access
to an entire range of Internet and media services, from traditional TV to home media
streaming and On-Demand services such as YouTube, Facebook and Twitter.

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Opera Software Announces Strategic Partnership with GooMe

Technology
Marketing Corporation announces the winners of the 2009 4GWE
Product of the Year Awards. Recipients of the Annual Product of the Year Awards
represent the most innovative new products brought to market in 2009.

Recognizing the most innovative products, 4GWE honors the most deserving companies
with this esteemed award. The editors of 4GWE selected the companies that have demonstrated
the vision, leadership, and thoroughness associated with the Product of the Year Awards.

“On behalf of Crossfire Media I extend congratulations to all the companies who were
selected for their advancement of 4G technologies. The entire wireless industry looks
forward to more innovative solutions from these pioneers in the future,” Carl Ford,
founder and community developer, Crossfire Media.

“4GWE Product of the Year Awards have been granted to a select list of companies who
have proven their commitment to quality and excellence while addressing real needs
in the marketplace,” said Rich Tehrani, CEO, TMC. “We’re proud to honor these companies
for their accomplishments in the advancement of the 4G industry.”

The 1st Annual 4GWE Product of the Year Award winners will be featured on the 4GWE
Web site and published in its e-newsletter in December 2009 issue.

Source:
4GWE 2009 Product of the Year Award Winners Announced

Technology Marketing Corporation and Crossfire
Media announce the first 4GWE Mobile
App of theYear Awards. 4GWE has quickly become the premier resource for current
information about the migration to 4G wireless networks.

The 4G network is rapidly approaching and the broadband Internet imperative is being
highlighted by today’s applications. Some applications make a smartphone act more
like a Game Boy, taking advantage of mobility for distribution and commerce. Other
applications take advantage of the network operator’s ability to offer services or
find solutions.

The Mobile App of the Year Award looks beyond the app store and focuses on the integration
of information such as presence, location and other social functions, to deliver applications
and services that enable context, communication and community.

“The mobile app is one of the fastest growing new technologies that have changed the
way people interact with their mobile device and impacting the way business reach
customers. With only a year since launch, there are more than 100,000 apps,” said
Carl Ford, founder and community developer, Crossfire Media. “Recognizing companies
that have created exceptional mobile apps will be recognized with the Mobile App of
the Year Award.”

“We are happy to introduce the Mobile App of the Year Awards to recognize those companies
that contribute to the advancement of the hottest tech trend of 2009,” said Rich Tehrani,
CEO, TMC. “If your company created a mobile application, I encourage you to apply
and join the inaugural list of honorees.”

For more than 10 years, TMC has honored technology companies with Product of the Year
Awards in various categories. These awards are regarded as some of the most prestigious
and respected awards in the communications and technology sector worldwide. Winners
represent prominent players in the market who consistently demonstrate the advancement
of technologies. Each recipient is a verifiable leader in the marketplace.

Early bird entries are due by Dec. 28,. Applications will be accepted until Jan. 18,
2010.

Excerpt from:
4G Wireless Evolution – Introducing the 4GWE Mobile App of the Year Award

Gigle
Networks will preview multi-stream HD video distribution over the world’s first
intelligently managed WiFi and Powerline communications network topology at its suite
at CES 2010. In addition, the company will showcase new Green Networking technology
that optimizes network power consumption without the need for consumer intervention,
and will also show how the bonding of HomePlug AV and mediaxtream channels across
multiple wires optimizes network coverage and reliability.

Gigle Networks’ intelligent multi-PHY switching solutions integrate an intelligent
switching agent known as Xtendnet, which continually monitors the performance of every
physical link in the network. If a link becomes impaired and cannot provide the required
Quality of Service, alone, then Xtendnet can aggregate multiple physical links to
form a virtual point-to-point connection.

Gigle Networks’ “Green Networking” low-power technology is the only multi-PHY network
power-saving scheme that does not require user intervention, and exceeds emerging
European requirements for standby power usage.

Gigle Networks to Introduce Intelligent WiFi & Powerline Switching