Wednesday, January 04, 2012
Roku plugs into future smart TV market with cord-free Streaming Stick
Kurt Scherf, principal analyst at Parks Associates, called the stick “a game changer” for the smart TV market.
“By reducing the smart form-factor down to thumb drive size and having it powered by the TV itself, Roku is eliminating a couple of big hang-ups for bringing smart TV experiences to end users – cost - ...read more
Thursday, January 12, 2006
Pure Networks gets more money -- $12.5 million -- but sheds some staff
Although home networks are growing in popularity, they still are not the easiest technology to configure and manage, said Kurt Scherf, principal analyst at marketing and consulting firm Parks Associates.
"They are not easy to operate, the performance is not meeting (consumers') expectations and they don't have - ...read more
Tuesday, May 11, 2004
Pure Networks lands $7 million in funding
Pure Networks, whose software is used to help people set up home computer networks, has raised $7 million in venture funding. The Seattle startup received the money from Mayfield and Ignition Partners. Total financing now stands at $9 million.
The number of home networks is expected to more than double to 30 million by the end of 2008, according to - ...read more
