April 3, 2009

CableLabs plans to release a source code reference implementation of its tru2way specs, which will accelerate deployment of the tech by offering device manufacturers an apps providers 1 compliant software stack for building tru2way-enabled products and services. — Cleawire plans to launch a WiMAX Innovation Network in Silicon Valley that will initially cover more than 20 square miles and accelerate 4G mobile broadband development among the area's tech companies. Service will be provided free to a limited number of qualified developers for 1 year. — itaas announced an agreement that provides support for apps developed by Cox's tru2way and enhanced TV implementation via the itaas istart developer program. — Acumen Solutions unveiled its "Cable in the Cloud" program, which allows cable companies to rapidly deploy customized apps for business and residential sales/service support. — New customers of Universal Remote Control's new tru2way digital models include Time Warner Cable in Wilmington, San Antonio and 4 CA markets; MetroCast in MD and VA; Rocky Mountain Cable in CO; and 10 NCTC customers. — Motorola and Time Warner Cable have partnered to develop a multi-room DVR solution using Moto's tru2way set top software. The MSO aims to roll it out later this year. — EchoStar Technologies and Sling Media have bowed a tru2way -based HD-DVR set top for cable that integrates Sling functionality such as place-shifting and remote video diagnostics.