ROO to Power Video Strategy of Leading UK Broadband Site22 November 2005
ROO (OTC BB: RGRP), an online video
broadcaster, and Bulldog Communications, a UK market innovator in
broadband and telephony services and pioneer of LLU (Local Loop
Unbundling), today announced ROO is providing Bulldog's online portal site
(http://www.bulldoglounge.com) with a turnkey video broadcasting solution
designed for high-bandwidth TV-like viewing experiences. Visitors to
Bulldog's broadband portal will be able to watch enhanced high quality
on-demand video streamed at 700 kilobits per second, which is more than
twice the bit rate of traditional broadband video.
"As a leader in offering high speed broadband and phone connections, which
in some instances are capable of reaching 8 megs, Bulldog is an ideal
partner to showcase how far the Internet has progressed in offering
consumers the ability to watch on-demand and high quality video," said ROO
CEO Robert Petty. "This agreement also demonstrates the cutting edge
technology solutions ROO is capable of providing for our partner websites."
ROO's turnkey video solution provides Bulldog users a wide range of topical
videos. ROO procures its video through independent licensing agreements
and will be providing Bulldog with content such as the latest news, the
newest music videos, movie trailers, fashion shows, informational health
videos and interviews with artists and actors.
"Our users demand the most innovative products and services from us
including video content," said Emanuele Angelidis, CEO of Bulldog
Communications. "Working with ROO allows us to provide our valued customers
with full-screen and high quality on-demand video."
About ROO (OTC BB: RGRP)
ROO is a global provider of digital media solutions and technology that
enables the activation, marketing and distribution of digital media video
content over the Internet and emerging broadcasting platforms such as set
top boxes and wireless. ROO offers turnkey video solutions for businesses
seeking to improve their web presence with video broadcasts or broadcast
their own latest video clips. ROO helps business advertise their latest
offering with interactive advertising solutions, 15-30 second video
commercials with a linked call to action and played simultaneously with
topical video content in a television style format over the Internet. More
information can be obtained from ROO's web site located at www.roo.com
About Bulldog Communications
Bulldog, a wholly owned subsidiary of Cable and Wireless (LSE: CW) and
(NYSE: CWP), was established in 2000 as a specialist provider of broadband
services to both consumers and businesses. In September 2004 Bulldog
launched the UK's first consumer offering of a combined superfast 4 meg
broadband and phone service. Bulldog broadband services are available to
approximately 30 per cent of homes and businesses across the UK. Bulldog is
a pioneer of Local Loop Unbundling (LLU).
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Such forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks,
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operations when needed; (ii) build the management and human resources and
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competitive factors and developments beyond the Company's control; and (iv)
other risk factors discussed in the Company's periodic filings with the
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SOURCE: ROO
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