In the UK, IPTV is a hot topic, as evidenced by the number of IPTV conferences, and the number of telcos building triple-play services. However, since many IPTV services are a defensive strategy, intended to prevent broadband churn - rather an offensive one contributing to the bottom line - telco-based IPTV isn't a particularly interesting topic.

One that is though, is P2P video, or as I term it: media shifting. If time shifting frees the user from time and central schedules, and place shifting frees the user from their TV appliance and home environment, "media shifting" frees the user from centralised content, enabling the user to consume + create/distribute themsleves, and choose from an infinite source and diversity of niche content.

Media shifting is something I've examined for my strategic report (free to download, creative commons licensed): http://www.breakthroo.com

Steve
MD, Breakthroo.com

by Stephen Griffiths on Mar 11, 2005 10:26:03 AM

Jeremy, this ROCKS! I SO dig the idea. I suspect that you know about these other guys, but thought that I would give you a heads up anyways. As I see it, you have 2 main competitors, it is NOT Akimbo or Dave TV. It is TVDrive Network (TVDrive.net) and NetVDO (NetVDO.net). I saw demos of both of them 2 days ago, and it is some pretty cool stuff. They are both still in stealth mode, but about to announce financing. I am getting my new 24p camera this weekend, and will be getting you guys some seriously cool content. Really excited about all of this.

by VideoMonkey on Mar 11, 2005 7:25:55 PM

Lots of interesting problems to solve with the Internet of Video, not the least one being that of user interface.

It’s interesting that some of the most intense battles in the last ten years have been around interactive program guide patents (remember Gemstar? and its wheeling and dealing with the media/cable/tech companies?)

It’ll be interesting to see much if much of that paradigm matters in this new world. Even with a so-called thousand channels on today’s cable/satellite powered TVs, IPGs feel like a strait jacket…

a very different set of opportunities and challenge are presented by an empty search box leading eventually to billions of content web sites. Curious as to how Brightcove plans to approach this.

by Michael Parekh on Mar 13, 2005 5:30:04 AM

Does anyone have access to an invitation for TvDrive's Alpha? I would be willing to pay a nominal charge for it.

by Pam Rogers on May 29, 2005 11:47:49 AM

There are tons of opportunities out there, but the new need to be open to spot something that's just under your nose!
http://www.randyswanston.com/abb/

by sky on Jul 12, 2007 6:44:54 AM

you are the best raper ever!

by shasta on May 14, 2008 10:10:40 AM

IPTV News - Videocon’s Dhoots look to snap up IOL Netcom owned By Ashish Deora

The Dhoot family, the promoters of Videocon Group, has bought 14% equity in IOL Netcom owned by Ashish deora, a Mumbai-based broadband company, from the open market transaction is being perceived by the industry as a take over bid.

In the last two months, Shree Dhoot Trading & Agencies Ltd, an investment company of the Dhoots, has mopped up 11.72% shares in the loss-making firm, earlier known as IOL Broadband. This is in addition to the 1.97% stake that Videocon Realty & Infrastructure Ltd, a Videocon group company, owns in IOL Netcom.

Sources close to the development said the Dhoots have hired an advisor for further negotiations to gain management control of the zero-debt company that was the first in Asia to launch IPTV.

Videocon Group officials have met IOL Netcom president Siddharth Srivastava to discuss areas of mutual cooperation. However, the talks did not cover any buyout proposal.

IOC Netcom offers broadband solutions and IPTV and has set up a 200 km fibre optic network in Mumbai and Delhi. The company, which suffered a loss of Rs 2.14 crore on revenues of Rs 2.19 crore in fiscal 2008, is about to launch its broadband services in Mumbai.

When contacted, Mr Srivastava said that the share purchase by Videocon is not seen as a hostile bid by Netcom, even though there was no understanding between the two companies on the transaction. “We have a wide range of investors with no identifiable group of promoters. This segment is set for a boom and may be the new investors see value in our shares,” he told ET.

Videocon Group chairman Venugopal Dhoot was not available for comments.

Videocon’s synergies with IOL Netcom would include joint development of direct-to-home (DTH) content and internet protocol TV (IPTV) platforms, supply of fibre for the broadband business, besides alliances in marketing, retailing and branding.

The Videocon Group is planning to launch its DTH services across the country by the end of the year. As the DTH business has significant strategic synergies with IOL, the Dhoots are keen on acquiring Netcom, said an industry official familiar with the matter.

The share price of IOL Netcom, has crashed from its peak of Rs 580 as on August 9 last year to Rs 76.50 as on Thursday on the Bombay Stock Exchange. The sharp decline was a good opportunity for the Dhoots to buy into the company.

The family has done similar in other companies. For instance, the Dhoots have bought a substantial chunk of shares in Archies, the maker of greeting cards and now looking for a management control.

http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/Infotech/Internet_/Videocons_Dhoots_look_to_snap_up_IOL_Netcom/articleshow/3312325.cms

by kittu on Nov 22, 2008 2:34:17 AM

Argentum Motors to Expand Capacity to Produce 0.4 Million Small Cars

03/7/2008

Argentum Motors is set to expand its capacity for small cars to 0.4 million per annum. Argentum Motors would also start manufacturing 1-2 litre engines to cater to the demand for small cars. The company is creating flexibility at plant to suit a larger range of vehicles. Existing facility, which can produce engines in the size of 1.3-1.7 litre, is being expanded for 1-2 litre. The company was also setting up a new paint shop and an assembly line which would have a capacity of 0.25 million-0.3 million cars per annum at an investment of INR 5,000 million.

Argentum Motors to Infuse $126 Million in Indian Daewoo Facility

12/26/2007

Argentum Motors will infuse INR 5 billion ( $126.8 million) to modernise the facility over the next 18 months as it gears up to host global commercial vehicle maker Daimler for the latter's proposed Low Cost Vehicle (LCV) roll out.

http://investing.businessweek.com/businessweek/research/stocks/private/snapshot.asp?privcapId=20407418

by hbestm on Dec 2, 2008 7:02:07 AM

Auto majors eye sourcing pact with Argentum owned by Ashish Deora and Team

MUMBAI: A couple of European and Asian auto majors including Peugeot-Citroen of France are in talks with Argentum Motors to manufacture components and cars, it is reliably learnt.

Argentum is also planning to invest around Rs 500 crore to upgrade the facility. The three promoters of the company will eventually hold around 12% in the company after the debt is converted into equity and fresh investors are roped in.

“This capacity will attract a large number of global auto manufacturers as the company has all the building blocks for integrated car and component manufacturing,” said an analyst of a Mumbai-based brokerage.

http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/News/News_By_Industry/Auto/Auto_Components/Auto_majors_eye_sourcing_pact_with_Argentum/rssarticleshow/2762786.cms

by hbestm on Dec 5, 2008 1:30:30 AM

Auto majors eye sourcing pact with Argentum owned by Ashish Deora and Team

MUMBAI: A couple of European and Asian auto majors including Peugeot-Citroen of France are in talks with Argentum Motors to manufacture components and cars, it is reliably learnt.

Argentum is also planning to invest around Rs 500 crore to upgrade the facility. The three promoters of the company will eventually hold around 12% in the company after the debt is converted into equity and fresh investors are roped in.

“This capacity will attract a large number of global auto manufacturers as the company has all the building blocks for integrated car and component manufacturing,” said an analyst of a Mumbai-based brokerage.

http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/News/News_By_Industry/Auto/Auto_Components/Auto_majors_eye_sourcing_pact_with_Argentum/rssarticleshow/2762786.cms

by hbestm on Dec 8, 2008 8:56:43 AM

IPTV News - Videocon’s Dhoots look to snap up IOL Netcom owned By Ashish Deora
The Dhoot family, the promoters of Videocon Group, has bought 14% equity in IOL Netcom owned by Ashish deora, a Mumbai-based broadband company, from the open market transaction is being perceived by the industry as a take over bid.

In the last two months, Shree Dhoot Trading & Agencies Ltd, an investment company of the Dhoots, has mopped up 11.72% shares in the loss-making firm, earlier known as IOL Broadband. This is in addition to the 1.97% stake that Videocon Realty & Infrastructure Ltd, a Videocon group company, owns in IOL Netcom.

Sources close to the development said the Dhoots have hired an advisor for further negotiations to gain management control of the zero-debt company that was the first in Asia to launch IPTV.

Videocon Group officials have met IOL Netcom president Siddharth Srivastava to discuss areas of mutual cooperation. However, the talks did not cover any buyout proposal.

IOC Netcom offers broadband solutions and IPTV and has set up a 200 km fibre optic network in Mumbai and Delhi. The company, which suffered a loss of Rs 2.14 crore on revenues of Rs 2.19 crore in fiscal 2008, is about to launch its broadband services in Mumbai.

When contacted, Mr Srivastava said that the share purchase by Videocon is not seen as a hostile bid by Netcom, even though there was no understanding between the two companies on the transaction. “We have a wide range of investors with no identifiable group of promoters. This segment is set for a boom and may be the new investors see value in our shares,” he told ET.

Videocon Group chairman Venugopal Dhoot was not available for comments.

Videocon’s synergies with IOL Netcom would include joint development of direct-to-home (DTH) content and internet protocol TV (IPTV) platforms, supply of fibre for the broadband business, besides alliances in marketing, retailing and branding.

The Videocon Group is planning to launch its DTH services across the country by the end of the year. As the DTH business has significant strategic synergies with IOL, the Dhoots are keen on acquiring Netcom, said an industry official familiar with the matter.

The share price of IOL Netcom, has crashed from its peak of Rs 580 as on August 9 last year to Rs 76.50 as on Thursday on the Bombay Stock Exchange. The sharp decline was a good opportunity for the Dhoots to buy into the company.

The family has done similar in other companies. For instance, the Dhoots have bought a substantial chunk of shares in Archies, the maker of greeting cards and now looking for a management control.

http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/Infotech/Internet_/Videocons_Dhoots_look_to_snap_up_IOL_Netcom/articleshow/3312325.cms

by kittu on Dec 9, 2008 2:00:10 AM

Argentum Motors to Expand Capacity to Produce 0.4 Million Small Cars
03/7/2008
Argentum Motors is set to expand its capacity for small cars to 0.4 million per annum. Argentum Motors would also start manufacturing 1-2 litre engines to cater to the demand for small cars. The company is creating flexibility at plant to suit a larger range of vehicles. Existing facility, which can produce engines in the size of 1.3-1.7 litre, is being expanded for 1-2 litre. The company was also setting up a new paint shop and an assembly line which would have a capacity of 0.25 million-0.3 million cars per annum at an investment of INR 5,000 million.
Argentum Motors to Infuse $126 Million in Indian Daewoo Facility
12/26/2007
Argentum Motors will infuse INR 5 billion ( $126.8 million) to modernise the facility over the next 18 months as it gears up to host global commercial vehicle maker Daimler for the latter's proposed Low Cost Vehicle (LCV) roll out.
http://investing.businessweek.com/businessweek/research/stocks/private/snapshot.asp?privcapId=20407418

by hbestm on Dec 10, 2008 2:01:07 AM

Auto majors eye sourcing pact with Argentum owned by Ashish Deora and Team
MUMBAI: A couple of European and Asian auto majors including Peugeot-Citroen of France are in talks with Argentum Motors to manufacture components and cars, it is reliably learnt.
Argentum is also planning to invest around Rs 500 crore to upgrade the facility. The three promoters of the company will eventually hold around 12% in the company after the debt is converted into equity and fresh investors are roped in.
“This capacity will attract a large number of global auto manufacturers as the company has all the building blocks for integrated car and component manufacturing,” said an analyst of a Mumbai-based brokerage.
http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/News/News_By_Industry/Auto/Auto_Components/Auto_majors_eye_sourcing_pact_with_Argentum/rssarticleshow/2762786.cms

by hbestm on Dec 15, 2008 2:05:42 AM

IPTV News - Videocon’s Dhoots look to snap up IOL Netcom owned By Ashish Deora
The Dhoot family, the promoters of Videocon Group, has bought 14% equity in IOL Netcom owned by Ashish deora, a Mumbai-based broadband company, from the open market transaction is being perceived by the industry as a take over bid.

In the last two months, Shree Dhoot Trading & Agencies Ltd, an investment company of the Dhoots, has mopped up 11.72% shares in the loss-making firm, earlier known as IOL Broadband. This is in addition to the 1.97% stake that Videocon Realty & Infrastructure Ltd, a Videocon group company, owns in IOL Netcom.

Sources close to the development said the Dhoots have hired an advisor for further negotiations to gain management control of the zero-debt company that was the first in Asia to launch IPTV.

Videocon Group officials have met IOL Netcom president Siddharth Srivastava to discuss areas of mutual cooperation. However, the talks did not cover any buyout proposal.

IOC Netcom offers broadband solutions and IPTV and has set up a 200 km fibre optic network in Mumbai and Delhi. The company, which suffered a loss of Rs 2.14 crore on revenues of Rs 2.19 crore in fiscal 2008, is about to launch its broadband services in Mumbai.

When contacted, Mr Srivastava said that the share purchase by Videocon is not seen as a hostile bid by Netcom, even though there was no understanding between the two companies on the transaction. “We have a wide range of investors with no identifiable group of promoters. This segment is set for a boom and may be the new investors see value in our shares,” he told ET.

Videocon Group chairman Venugopal Dhoot was not available for comments.

Videocon’s synergies with IOL Netcom would include joint development of direct-to-home (DTH) content and internet protocol TV (IPTV) platforms, supply of fibre for the broadband business, besides alliances in marketing, retailing and branding.

The Videocon Group is planning to launch its DTH services across the country by the end of the year. As the DTH business has significant strategic synergies with IOL, the Dhoots are keen on acquiring Netcom, said an industry official familiar with the matter.

The share price of IOL Netcom, has crashed from its peak of Rs 580 as on August 9 last year to Rs 76.50 as on Thursday on the Bombay Stock Exchange. The sharp decline was a good opportunity for the Dhoots to buy into the company.

The family has done similar in other companies. For instance, the Dhoots have bought a substantial chunk of shares in Archies, the maker of greeting cards and now looking for a management control.

http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/Infotech/Internet_/Videocons_Dhoots_look_to_snap_up_IOL_Netcom/articleshow/3312325.cms

by hbestm on Dec 20, 2008 4:21:36 AM

Argentum Motors to Expand Capacity to Produce 0.4 Million Small Cars

03/7/2008

Argentum Motors is set to expand its capacity for small cars to 0.4 million per annum. Argentum Motors would also start manufacturing 1-2 litre engines to cater to the demand for small cars. The company is creating flexibility at plant to suit a larger range of vehicles. Existing facility, which can produce engines in the size of 1.3-1.7 litre, is being expanded for 1-2 litre. The company was also setting up a new paint shop and an assembly line which would have a capacity of 0.25 million-0.3 million cars per annum at an investment of INR 5,000 million.

Argentum Motors to Infuse $126 Million in Indian Daewoo Facility

12/26/2007

Argentum Motors will infuse INR 5 billion ( $126.8 million) to modernise the facility over the next 18 months as it gears up to host global commercial vehicle maker Daimler for the latter's proposed Low Cost Vehicle (LCV) roll out.

http://investing.businessweek.com/businessweek/research/stocks/private/snapshot.asp?privcapId=20407418

by kittu on Dec 29, 2008 1:49:54 AM

Argentum Motors Owned by Ashish Deora
Argentum motors of Ashish Deora – A Mumbai Based Entrepreneur

Argentum Motors to Expand Capacity to Produce 0.4 Million Small Cars
03/7/2008
Argentum Motors is set to expand its capacity for small cars to 0.4 million per annum. Argentum Motors would also start manufacturing 1-2 litre engines to cater to the demand for small cars. The company is creating flexibility at plant to suit a larger range of vehicles. Existing facility, which can produce engines in the size of 1.3-1.7 litre, is being expanded for 1-2 litre. The company was also setting up a new paint shop and an assembly line which...

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http://investing.businessweek.com/businessweek/research/stocks/private/snapshot.asp?privcapId=20407418

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by vaibhav on Jan 3, 2009 6:50:17 AM

iol netcom owend by ashish deora is now taking as a Videocon group chairman dhoot.dhoot family have 14% of share. now he is promoting iol netcom.

by hbestm on Jan 5, 2009 6:26:16 AM

Argentum to expand capacity to produce 4 lakh small cars
Co also setting up new paint shop, assembly line at Rs 500-cr investment
Priyanka Vyas
New Delhi, March 7 In a short span after Argentum Motors acquired the production facility of erstwhile Daewoo Motors, the company is set to expand its capacity for small cars to 4 lakh per annum. Argentum Motors would also start manufacturing 1-2 litre engines to cater to the demand for small cars.
“We are creating flexibility at our plant to suit a larger range of vehicles. Our existing facility, which can produce engines in the size of 1.3-1.7 litre, is being expanded for 1-2 litre,” said Mr Ajay Singh, Chairman, Argentum Motors.
He said that the company was also setting up....
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http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/2008/03/08/stories/2008030850730300.htm

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by vaibhav on Jan 6, 2009 3:17:53 AM

Auto majors eye sourcing pact with Argentum owned by Ashish Deora and Team

MUMBAI: A couple of European and Asian auto majors including Peugeot-Citroen of France are in talks with Argentum Motors to manufacture components and cars, it is reliably learnt.

Argentum is also planning to invest around Rs 500 crore to upgrade the facility. The three promoters of the company will eventually hold around 12% in the company after the debt is converted into equity and fresh investors are roped in.

“This capacity will attract a large number of global auto manufacturers as the company has all the building blocks for integrated car and component manufacturing,” said an analyst of a Mumbai-based brokerage.

http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/News/News_By_Industry/Auto/Auto_Components/Auto_majors_eye_sourcing_pact_with_Argentum/rssarticleshow/2762786.cms

by karen on Jan 6, 2009 5:33:34 AM

There is mojor Auto deal for ashish deora

A couple of European and Asian auto majors including Peugeot-Citroen of France are in talks with Argentum Motors to manufacture components and cars, it is reliably learnt.

The partnership will involve joint sourcing for domestic and global requirements and assembly operations. Argentum Motors was set up by Hyundai Motors India former president BVR Subbu, SpiceJet promoter Ajay Singh and broadband entrepreneur Ashish Deora.

Argentum Motors had acquired Surajpur-based Daewoo facility for Rs 765 crore late last year. The company is now equipped to produce 4 lakh engines, 4 lakh gear boxes and 35,000 aluminium die casting division per annum. It has a press shop to produce body parts, moulding machines to make plastic parts, a paint shop and a captive power plant.

Mr Subbu is the CEO while Mr Singh is the chairman of Argentum. When contacted, Mr Subbu refused to share details. "We are in talks with a number of companies," he said. German and Asian auto firms which do not have a manufacturing base in India plan to take advantage of low production costs.

The plant will manufacture engines and transmissions for international original equipment manufacturers and also act as a contract manufacturer or a third party assembly centre for cars and commercial vehicles. The plant is expected to begin production by April. "Our immediate concern right now is to get the component plant started," said Mr Subbu.....

http://ashish-deora.blogspot.com/2008/09/major-auto-deal-for-ashish-deora.html

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http://www.ashishdeora.com

by vaibhav on Jan 7, 2009 12:53:36 AM

MTNL has partnered with Aksh Optifibre to offer 100 interactive personalised television channels (IPTV) and video phone calling services in Mumbai.

Aksh-Tel, Aksh Optifibre’s interactive personalized television delivers TV programming, which comes with a high quality reception and several add on features like time-shift television, video on demand etc..
the owner ashish deora of

IOC Netcom offers broadband solutions and IPTV and has set up a 200 km fibre optic network in Mumbai and Delhi. The company, which suffered a loss of Rs 2.14 crore on revenues of Rs 2.19 crore in fiscal 2008, is about to launch its broadband services in Mumbai.

by hbestm on Jan 8, 2009 4:22:33 AM

Ashish Deora is Owner of Argentum Motors
Argentum motors of Ashish Deora – A Mumbai Based Entrepreneur

Argentum Motors to Expand Capacity to Produce 0.4 Million Small Cars
03/7/2008
Argentum Motors is set to expand its capacity for small cars to 0.4 million per annum. Argentum Motors would also start manufacturing 1-2 litre engines to cater to the demand for small cars. The company is creating flexibility at plant to suit a larger range of vehicles. Existing facility, which can produce engines in the size of 1.3-1.7 litre, is being expanded for 1-2 litre.

Read more…

http://investing.businessweek.com/businessweek/research/stocks/private/snapshot.asp?privcapId=20407418

http://ashish-deora.blogspot.com/

http://www.ashishdeora.com

by vaibhav on Jan 8, 2009 5:32:53 AM

Now, contract manufacturing in auto sector

Argentum has taken possession of the erstwhile Daewoo Motors plant at Surajpur (Haryana) and plans to assemble cars, LCVs and other vehicles some months down the line.
This facility was acquired for about Rs 850 crore and the company now plans to invest another Rs 500 crore in upgrade facilities.
"OEMs are looking at low-cost manufacturing options and many of them are hesitant to set up full-scale manufacturing facilities in India," Singh said.
"So, offering them a third-party manufacturing option is a good way of attracting them here," he told DNA Money.
While Singh declined to name which global OEMs were in discussions with Argentum, he said the contract manufacturing route could be used for all kinds of vehicles, not just cars.

http://sify.com/finance/fullstory.php?id=14564473

http://ashish-deora.blogspot.com

by vaibhav on Jan 10, 2009 3:14:40 AM

Swan set to acquire Allianz’s mobile licences owned by Ashish Deora
AFTER offloading a 45% stake to UAE’s Etisalat for $900 million, Swan Telecom is set to acquire the mobile licences held by Allianz Infratech . The deal, which may run into a couple of hundred crores, is likely to be announced within a fortnight, according to sources close to the development. Allianz had applied for telecom licences on a pan-India level but was given permission to launch services in only two circles — Madhya Pradesh & Bihar. Swan, which has bagged licences to operate in 13 of the 22 telecom zones in India, is not present in these two circles. Allianz Infratech is promoted by four individuals — aviation entrepreneur Ajay Singh, Ashish Singh, Praveen Singh and Ashish Deora, who hold 25% stake in the company each. Following the deal, Swan will be able to provide telecom services in 15 circles covering over a billion people. Swan managing director Shahid Balwa denied the development.

by hbestm on Jan 12, 2009 5:55:02 AM

Videocon’s Dhoots look to snap up IOL – IPTV News owned by Ashish Deora

Videocon Group officials have met IOL Netcom president Siddharth Srivastava to discuss areas of mutual cooperation. However, the talks did not cover any buyout proposal.

IOC Netcom offers broadband solutions and IPTV and has set up a 200 km fibre optic network in Mumbai and Delhi. The company, which suffered a loss of Rs 2.14 crore on revenues of Rs 2.19 crore in fiscal 2008, is about to launch its broadband services in Mumbai.

When contacted, Mr Srivastava said that the share purchase by Videocon is not seen as a hostile bid by Netcom, even though there was no understanding between the two companies on the transaction. “We have a wide range of investors with no identifiable group of promoters. This segment is set for a boom and may be the new investors see value in our shares,” he told ET. ...

http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/Infotech/Internet_/Videocons_Dhoots_look_to_snap_up_IOL_Netcom/articleshow/3312325.cms

http://www.ashishdeora.com

by vaibhav on Jan 13, 2009 8:17:30 AM