Radio: Mike Ryan, CEO of A Different Engine, on EBIF, tru2way and More

In this recorded episode of [itvt]'s talk radio show, "The TV of Tomorrow Show with Tracy Swedlow," Mike Ryan, who recently left interactive TV software provider, TVWorks, to found a company called A Different Engine, that will specialize in EBIF and tru2way application development, provides listeners with an overview of his new company, and shares his thoughts on the current state of EBIF,  tru2way and the ITV industry in general. Topics discussed include the recent change in TVWorks' ownership (Cox has ended its participation in the company, which it jointly owned with Comcast); the problems entailed by the need to develop for multiple different EBIF user agents, as well as other challenges still presented by the standard; the skill-sets offered by A Different Engine's team members; and much more.

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