Windows Phone Thoughts: Netgear and Orb Networks Team Up for Digital Mobility

"NETGEAR, Inc. (Nasdaq: NTGR), a worldwide provider of technologically advanced, branded networking products, and Orb Networks, Inc., a leading developer of streaming media software and services, are teaming to deliver a breakthrough service that provides a simple way for consumers to view, hear and control all kinds of their digital content from virtually any Internet-enabled device, anywhere in the world. Using NETGEAR's line of wireless home networking solutions and Orb's service, customers can stream their live television, music, videos, photos and other digital content to any device that can connect to the Internet such as a cell phone, PDA, or notebook from everywhere they are connected. "



Netgear and Orb Networks have teamed up to deliver a streaming service for mobile users. This partnership can now enable users of Netgear's wireless digital solutions to extend these wireless streaming capabilities outside of the home network and instead make use of them on any internet-enabled device - Pocket PCs included! Orb Networks claims that they are able to analyse the state of the remote connection to determine the most optimal service available for the user. Streaming is done over a secure connection. You don't have to be a Netgear user to take advantage of this service though. Other partnerships with Pinnacle Systems and Creative have also been forged, yet anyone can test the service out. Simply register at Orb Networks for a taste of it. Note that it's still a new concept so I'd expect more "open" support in coming months. With this year's CES now up and running, this technology is being heavily promoted at the show. Expect other innovative concepts to follow. ;-)