Loudeye : BIG DEAL mit MicroSoft und Nokia ? (MusicDownload auf das Handy) - 500 Beiträge pro Seite

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Heute kamen die News.

Was sind denn die Einzelheiten des Deals ??
"In der umfassenden Vereinbarung, in der auch die Loudeye Corp. involviert ist,"

Ist Loudeye jetzt Vertragspartner von Nokia, oder von MicroSoft ??
Wie wirkt sich das auf den Kurs aus ??

(Fragen über Fragen...)

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Das Volumen in US ist ja beeindruckend.
In D -> Tote Hose.

Nasdaq LOUD USD 1,77 1,86 + 0,090 + 5,08 % 5,68 Mio. 4.140.080 14. Feb 19:09

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Hier nochmal die komplette Meldung:

Nokia schließt Kooperation mit Microsoft


Wie die finnische Nokia Corp., der weltgrößte Hersteller von Mobiltelefonen, am Montag bekannt gab, hat sie mit dem weltgrößten Software-Konzern Microsoft Corp. ein Abkommen geschlossen, mit dem Kunden der Online-Kauf digitaler Musik und die Wiedergabe auf ihren Mobilfunkgeräten erleichtert werden sollen.

In der umfassenden Vereinbarung, in der auch die Loudeye Corp. involviert ist, stimmte Nokia zu, die Musikabspiel-Software von Microsoft in seine Mobiltelefone zu integrieren. Im Gegenzug wird der Software-Gigant in seinen Media Playern für PCs offene Standards für digitale Musikkompression und Kopierschutz einführen.

Die Aktie von Nokia notiert in Helsinki derzeit bei 12,31 Euro (-0,32 Prozent), die von Microsoft an der NASDAQ bei 26,03 Dollar (+0,23 Prozent) und die von Loudeye bei 1,88 Dollar (+6,21 Prozent).

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August 2004

Loudeye schließt mehrjähriges Entwicklungsabkommen mit Nokia

Die amerikanische Loudeye Corp. gab am Montag bekannt, dass sie mit dem finnischen Mobiltelefon-Hersteller Nokia Corp. ein mehrjähriges Abkommen zur Entwicklung einer digitalen Musikplattform geschlossen hat. Diese Plattform soll dabei für Mobilfunkanbieter und ihre Mobiltelefonkunden zum Download von Musikstücken zur Verfügung stehen.

Wie das amerikanische Medienunternehmen weiter mitteilte, beinhaltet das mit dem Geschäftsbereich Multimedia des weltgrößten Mobiltelefonherstellers geschlossene Abkommen eine Vereinbarung, welche Loudeye in den kommenden Jahren mehrere Millionen Dollar an entwicklungsbezogenen Vergütungen garantiert. Weitere Einzelheiten bezüglich der Vereinbarung wurden nicht bekannt gegeben.

Die Aktie von Loudeye schloss am Freitag an der NASDAQ bei 1,01 Dollar. Die Aktie von Nokia notiert aktuell mit einem Minus von 0,22 Prozent bei 9,12 Euro.

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Press Release Source: Loudeye Corp.


Loudeye Deploys Coding Technologies aacPlus Into its Mobile Music Platform
Wednesday April 20, 3:05 am ET
- MPEG-4 aacPlus Provides High Quality Cross-Platform Support for PCs and Mobile Phones


SEATTLE and MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., April 20 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Loudeye Corp. (Nasdaq: LOUD - News), a worldwide leader in business-to-business digital media solutions, and Coding Technologies announced today that Loudeye is deploying Coding Technologies MPEG-4 aacPlus audio format into its mobile music platform as an option for operators worldwide. By adding support for the high quality aacPlus audio format and OMA 2.0 digital rights management on PCs and mobile phones, the Loudeye mobile music platform will support an even wider number of mobile phones and devices.
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Through a strategic collaboration with Nokia, the Loudeye mobile music platform will enable operators to launch music experiences for their consumers under the operator`s brand. By licensing the aacPlus audio format from Coding Technologies, Loudeye helps operators offer their consumers access to music on both the handset and the PC.

"Our goal is to enable operators to deploy a mobile music service platform that can build incremental revenue and allow them to enhance branding throughout the entire music process," said Jonas Geust, vice president, Music, Nokia. "By working closely with Loudeye and leveraging Coding Technologies aacPlus, we can offer a dynamic service with the best technologies -- helping operators deliver compelling consumer music experiences."

Loudeye`s mobile music platform is designed to allow users to browse, search, listen, and download either to the device or the user`s PC, full length songs and RingTunes (MasterTones) using an operator branded music application on their mobile device. Customers can also use their personal computer and an operator customized PC client based on Microsoft Windows Media Player to access the music shop via the Internet. Additionally, users can synchronize their PC music collection with their mobile device.

"We are committed to ensuring our partners have access to a wide range of technologies and audio formats available for their consumer solutions," said David Hostetter, vice president of program management, Loudeye Corp. "The addition of aacPlus represents our commitment to integrating efficient formats into Loudeye`s music platform so partners can ship cost effective solutions that meet the rising consumer demands."

"A unified experience is key across both mobile and PCs," said David Frerichs, vice president and US general manager, Coding Technologies. "By adding aacPlus and OMA 2.0 to a customized version of Windows Media Player, Nokia and Loudeye have ensured that customers can enjoy the same tracks at the same quality at work, at home, and on the go."

About Loudeye Corp.

Loudeye is a worldwide leader in business-to-business digital media solutions and the outsourcing provider of choice for companies looking to maximize the return on their digital media investment. Loudeye combines innovative products and services with the world`s largest digital music archive, a broad catalog of licensed digital music and the industry`s leading digital media infrastructure enabling partners to rapidly and cost effectively launch complete, customized digital media stores and services. For more information, visit www.loudeye.com.

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Loudeye Teams With Exabre for Media Recommendation Technology
Wednesday July 6, 3:05 am ET
Leading Personal Recommendation Technology to Be Offered to Loudeye`s Global Network of Digital Music Stores


SEATTLE and LONDON, July 6 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Loudeye Corp. (Nasdaq: LOUD - News), a worldwide leader in business-to-business digital media solutions, today announced it is incorporating media recommendation technology from Exabre Limited into its product portfolio as a value added feature for Loudeye`s network of music stores. Exabre offers a best in class recommendation technology that is highly scalable to support Loudeye`s growing network of music stores worldwide, and provides a key feature for enhancing the value Loudeye`s customers can offer to their end users.

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Loudeye and Coca-Cola Relationship Strengthens With Further Expansion in Europe
Tuesday July 19, 3:05 am ET


LONDON, July 19 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Loudeye Corp. (Nasdaq: LOUD - News), a worldwide leader in business-to-business digital media solutions, today announced the expansion of the mycokemusic branded music stores in Ireland and Italy, as the relationship between the companies continues to grow.

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Panasonic Chooses Loudeye to Power End-to-End Music Download Service
Thursday July 28, 3:05 am ET
Service Combines Next Generation Panasonic Music Devices with Customized Branded Music Download Service Powered by Loudeye


LONDON, July 28 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Loudeye Corp. (Nasdaq: LOUD - News), a worldwide leader in business-to-business digital media solutions, today announced it was chosen by Panasonic to create an end-to-end consumer digital music download service under the Panasonic brand.