May 21, 2002
Streaming Video Content from Reuters Added to Myrio’s Digital TV Offering
AccuWeather regional and local forecasts already available from Myrio
Kirkland, WA - Myrio Corporation, the leading provider of software technology that enables the delivery of Digital TV and advanced entertainment services over broadband networks has entered into an agreement with Reuters (NASDAQ: RTRSY), the global news, information and technology group, to provide premium streaming media financial and entertainment video news to its network operator customers. The Reuters addition complements news headlines, weather reports and daily horoscopes already available through Myrio’s license with AccuWeather®, the leading provider of Internet weather forecasts, data, and graphics. The AccuWeather content offering includes five-day forecasts for 2,500 cities, localized forecasts, news headlines and horoscopes – all updated daily.Through the agreement, Myrio subscribers will be able to access Reuters two-minute streaming media news clips containing market and other business news, as well as the latest entertainment news through its customized TV portal. Reuters streaming media news clips are updated daily and delivered over Myrio’s RealNetworks’® RealPlayer® recently integrated into the Myrio software platform.
According to Charlie Jablonski, Myrio’s president and CEO, Myrio now offers more streaming video content than any other company of its kind, and this is the first time that subscribers can receive broadcast-quality Digital TV, Pay-per-View (PPV), Video-on-Demand (VOD), and streaming video – all through their television.
“Customers are telling us that our content offering, whether it’s Pay-per-View movies or streaming media, is very appealing and is often one of the key deciding factors to go with Myrio,” said Jablonski. “Streaming media is key to differentiating our offering, and we are going to aggressively continue to add new and better content as it becomes available.”
Jablonski adds that Myrio is a leader in content acquisition because it negotiates and partners directly with studios, networks and Web-based content providers to enhance subscriber offerings.
“As the world’s largest international text and television news agency, we are delighted the Myrio Corporation has chosen our comprehensive video package. Myrio’s efforts in the evolving interactive TV space support our strategy to deliver the most reliable and timely business, entertainment, health and general news content to customers using the latest technologies available,” said Ralph Nicholson, Reuters executive vice president of audio, video and wireless.
“AccuWeather is pleased that Myrio has chosen to provide the most accurate, comprehensive, timely weather forecasts and other information that is valuable to their subscribers,” noted Dr. Joel N. Myers, AccuWeather founder and president. “As the clear leader in streaming weather content, AccuWeather has the capability to add value to their already valuable service.”
About AccuWeather® and AccuWeather.com®:
AccuWeather, Simply The Most Accurate®, provides a portfolio of products and services through the airwaves, via the Internet, in print, and behind the scenes that benefit hundreds of millions of people worldwide. AccuWeather services 15,000 customers in media, business, government and institutions, and millions more through AccuWeather.com. AccuWeather also provides content onto more than 1,200 Internet sites including CNN Interactive, FOX News, ABC’s owned and operated stations, The Associated Pressâ, The Washington Post and the New York Times.About Myrio
Myrio is the leading provider of software and integration services that enable new video revenue opportunities for broadband service providers by leveraging their existing infrastructures. With Myrio's solutions, operators can offer next generation, TV-based services and media to their customers. In turn, operators can protect their valuable residential assets from competitors, such as cable and satellite companies. A pioneer in the industry, Myrio has commercially deployed its solutions to operators throughout the United States, and is conducting customer trials internationally as well.Myrio is a privately held corporation funded by Ridgewood Capital, NeoCarta Ventures, and Alexander Hutton Venture Partners. For more information, please visit Myrio's web site at www.myrio.com.
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