Blinkx extends offering with internet TV channel

by Staff, Brand Republic 16-Jul-07, 12:25

SAN FRANCISCO - Blinkx, the video search engine, is adding internet TV channel service Pyro.TV to its searchable index.

Blinkx will now give users access to thousands of video channels, ranging from mainstream broadcast programming to niche channels, after forging a deal with the owners of Pyro.TV -- the Vibe Solutions Group.

Blinkx has already indexed over 12m hours of audio, video, viral and TV content, from more than 150 partners. This latest addition will expand the company's offering in the TV-on-demand sector.

Ted Briscoe, chief executive officer of Vibe Solutions Group, said: "Vibe's partnership with Blinkx is just one example of how we are aggressively expanding distribution opportunities for Pyro.TV publishers.

"Blinkx's patented approach to online video search perfectly complements Pyro.TV's channel-centric online video platform."

Suranga Chandratillake, founder and chief executive officer at Blinkx, said: "By adding Pyro.TV to our index, we're furthering our commitment to creating the most extensive collection of searchable online content."