SAN JOSE, Calif. (Map) - SAN JOSE, Calif., Nov. 6 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Level 3 Communications' Content Markets Group today announced that it has formed a strategic relationship with Move Networks that will enable Level 3 to distribute Move's Media Services, and will enable integration of Move's technology into Level 3's content delivery infrastructure. Additionally, the two companies have agreed to a comprehensive collaboration on further development of technology and intellectual property with the aim of further increasing the quality and cost effectiveness of streaming video over the Internet.

"The Internet is emerging as a superior platform for distributing video and other large file content," said Brady Rafuse, president of Level 3's Content Markets Group. "The Level 3 network was conceived and built for the inflection point we're seeing in the market today -- the definitive move toward delivery of high-definition, high-quality video via the Internet.

'Smart' Toys a Wise Buy for Children on Holiday Shopping Lists

It is no wonder your child, grandchild, niece or nephew can navigate the Internet faster than you can or teach you how to use your own personal electronics...they have plenty of educational technology toys at home. According to a recent study released by the Consumer Electronics Association and Toy Industry Association, three quarters of consumers who bought an electronic toy in the past year were compelled by its educational value.

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Level 3 Adds Streaming to Global Content Delivery Portfolio

SAN JOSE, Calif., Nov. 6 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Level 3 Communications' Content Markets Group today announced it has expanded its global content delivery portfolio to include streaming services. Formerly in beta, Level 3's streaming service is being launched today on one of the world's largest and most connected IP networks.

Third party research firms rank Level 3's network number one in terms of connectivity, based on the Level 3 network having the fewest average hops or connections to any given IP address in the world. When combined with Level 3's direct Internet connectivity to the largest broadband providers in North America, Level 3 facilitates the shortest route to 75 percent of "eyeballs" in the United States. From a standing start in May of 2007, Level 3 has already deployed 700 Gbps of CDN capacity.

Verizon Delivers One-of-a-Kind NFL Network Experience to Verizon Broadband and TV Customers

Live Webcasts of NFL Thursday and Saturday Night Football Games, Available Through Any Broadband Connection, Puts Fans in Virtual Control Booth; Choice of Camera Feeds - Plus Chat, Game Statistics, Highlights and More

The service, provided at no additional charge, is made possible through a one-of-a-kind agreement between Verizon and NFL Network, the only year-round channel dedicated to football. The service is available online through any broadband connection.

Asian Markets Closed Lower On Wall Street Slump- Asian Commentary

(RTTNews) - Asian bourses closed lower Thursday, following sell off across the board, sparked by overnight slump in Wall Street, struggling to keep sentiment elevated amid renewed subprime mortgage worries.

The concern about the impact of a US slowdown was matter of discussion in the political circle. The Japanese Economy Minister, Hiroka Ota on Tuesday stressed the need to carefully monitor the impact of the US sub-prime crisis on the Japanese economy.