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eWAN1, Inc. Engages Astromation and Diamond Apple to Enhance "SecureKey"-powered Set-top Box

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eWAN1, Inc., a developer of technology and equipment for delivering High-Definition (HD) quality video and television content, has announced the collaboration with Astromation and Diamond Apple to assist with programming of software and middleware for its "SecureKey"-powered "pocket-sized set-top box". This innovative device is set to debut in the 4th quarter of 2006, turning any computer into a television and enabling users to receive their favorite TV programming anywhere on earth. The partnership brings together industry experts, including David Gathright, a renowned encryption engineer, and Steven Mitchell, a veteran of firmware encoding.

Key Takeaways:

  • eWAN1, Inc. has engaged Astromation and Diamond Apple to enhance its "SecureKey"-powered set-top box, a pocket-sized device that turns any computer into a television.
  • The device is expected to debut in the 4th quarter of 2006 and will enable users to receive their favorite TV programming anywhere on earth.
  • The partnership brings together industry experts, including David Gathright, a renowned encryption engineer, and Steven Mitchell, a veteran of firmware encoding.
  • eWAN1's "SecureKey"-powered set-top box will connect directly to a television and enable viewing of broadcast and cable television (IPtv), music channels with corresponding video, and video-on-demand.
  • The device will also feature traditional Internet access, IP telephone service (VoIP), video conferencing, and "time shifted" services.
  • eWAN1's products are pre-bundled with a monthly subscription to its new Global Internet Television service, which enables subscribers to access their local TV stations, plus traditional broadcast television and content delivered in 36 major languages, anywhere on the planet.
  • eWAN1 has a voluntary commitment to protect and implement environmentally sustainable practices in their operations.
  • James Blinn, Director of R&D at eWAN1, said: "We are delighted to collaborate with Astromation and Diamond Apple, and we believe that their expertise will bring significant benefits to our set-top box product."

Statistics:

  • The "SecureKey"-powered set-top box is expected to debut in the 4th quarter of 2006.
  • eWAN1's Global Internet Television service will offer access to content in 36 major languages.
  • eWAN1's set-top box will connect directly to a television and enable viewing of broadcast and cable television (IPtv), music channels with corresponding video, and video-on-demand.

Sources:

  • eWAN1, Inc.
  • Astromation, Inc.
  • Diamond Apple LTD
  • Atmel (NASDAQ:ATML)
  • Atari Corp. (NASDAQ:ATAR)
  • Nyko Technologies(TM)
  • Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL)
  • Nintendo (OTC:NTDOY.PK)
  • Sony (NYSE:SNE)
  • Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT)

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