Cablevision Targets TiVo With Remote Storage Recorder Service

In direct competition with TiVo, Cablevision Systems on Monday announced a planned trial of a remote storage digital video recorder (RS-DVR) service. It will allow customers to record and store programs in a dedicated space within Cablevision’s head-end facilities, using existing digital set-top boxes.

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StreamCast Targets Skype, Kazaa for Alleged Rico Act Violations

StreamCast Network has filed suit against Skype and Kazaa in a U.S. District Court in the Central District of California, claiming copyright infringement violations under the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act, otherwise known as the Rico Act.

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Wanted: Online Press Rooms

Few things irk a reporter more than visiting a corporate web site that is difficult to navigate. Sometimes it takes so long to find the contact information that I am tempted to give up. (It takes me so long because it’s buried like a hidden treasure on a Caribbean isle.)

Other times information on the site is outdated and, when I finally do discover the coveted contact info, my e-mail bounces right back (sometimes days later). And no phone number is listed. I have to ask those companies: Do you want reporters to contact you or not?

Much the same, if the online press room is hard to find, or if there is not a virtual press room at all, it causes frustration to ooze into the heart of the harried journalist. Reporters like well resourced online press rooms because it allows them to get a quick history on the firm.

A well-designed online press room can pay dividends for you that go beyond a profile on your firm. Who knows? You may be mentioned as part of a larger trend story even if the reporter isn’t able to reach you (because they can’t find your contact information on your web site)…

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Microsoft Appeals Korean Trade Commission Ruling

Microsof on Monday filed an appeal with the Seoul High Court to review the decision in the Korea Fair Trade Commission (KFTC) case against the software giant.

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Novell Hopes Open Enterprise Platform Will Convert Customers

As the dust settles on BrainShare 2006, Novell executives are hoping the launch of its Platform for Open Enterprise will bring new converts knocking on its doors.

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