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mPhase Technologies Announces Enhancements to its Carrier-Grade IPTV Software, the mPhase TV+(TM) SystemLITTLE FALLS, N.J. --(Business Wire)-- June 15, 2006 -- mPhase Adds New User Interface and Program Guide, Advanced Scalability and Remote Enhancement Features as IPTV Enters Large Deployment Stage mPhase Technologies (OTCBB: XDSL) today announced a new software release specifically designed to help telcos succeed in scaling their IPTV networks. The mPhase TV+(TM) System Release 5.0 enables service providers to deliver compelling entertainment services and effectively grow their IPTV networks. Now, telco engineers will have additional dimensions of managing, scaling and load balancing. The mPhase system will allow them to manage: -- multiple set top boxes (STBs) per location -- multiple accounts per subscriber, and -- multiple STB managers that provide scalable failure recovery and load balancing The new release also includes an enhanced user interface with a new look and advanced program guide searching features. The company also added new language support for Russian, Arabic and Chinese. "We are applying lessons learned in nearly a decade of pioneering development work in delivering video over traditional telecommunications networks," said Ronald Durando, mPhase's president and chief executive. "We believe that the current and planned enhancements to the mPhase TV+ IPTV System are coming to market just at the time when scale and complexity require a pre-integrated and tested offer with an open platform like ours." mPhase has added features for flexible and secure license management to remotely provision features without complete software upgrades. Release 5.0 adds scalability by allowing distributed network engineering with multiple STB managers. The release also includes advanced maintenance and diagnostic features. "Managing the operational expense of IPTV is the critical success factor in this business, and hence we are devoting a lot of time and attention to help our customers avoid the inevitable bumps on the road," said Durando. "As the market matures for combined offers such as interactive gaming and IPTV-enabled custom telephony features, we intend to provide customers with the relevant capabilities that maximize the return on investment in the mPhase TV+ System." Other recent improvements include general availability of an integrated Latens dynamic Conditional Access System, a pure software security solution that protects content and allows telcos to offer revenue rich premium content. Broadband operators interested in the mPhase TV+ System should inquire via email to [email protected] or complete the inquiry form located at http://mphasetech.com/contact_us.htm About mPhase Technologies, Inc. mPhase Technologies Inc. (OTCBB: XDSL) develops and commercializes next-generation telecommunications and nanotechnology solutions, delivering novel systems to the marketplace that advance functionality and reduce costs. In telecommunications, the Company's mPhase TV+ System is a software platform to cost-effectively and reliably deliver television, and high-speed Internet access over telephone lines. mPhase also offers a line of innovative DSL component products designed to help service providers lower the provisioning and operating costs associated with DSL. More information is available at the mPhase Web site at www.mPhaseTech.com. Safe Harbor Statement This news release contains forward-looking statements related to future growth and earnings opportunities. Such statements are based upon certain assumptions and assessments made by management of all the companies mentioned in this press release in light of current conditions, expected future developments and other factors they believe to be appropriate. Actual results may differ as a result of factors over which the companies have no control. |
