Microsoft is pairing up with Club Internet, Deutsche Telekom’s French Internet division, to enable Club Internet users to employ Redmond, Wash.-based Microsoft’s new software for on-demand IP television (IPTV) networks, Reuters reports.The pact marks the first time a company has offered Microsoft’s IPTV software in Europe, according to Reuters.The Microsoft software lets users watch two IPTV programs at one time, and it enables them to record up to 50 hours of content, Reuters reports.Club Internet’s existing customers will be able to use the software by the end of this month, but new users will need to wait until August, according to Reuters. Microsoft also plans to offer the software in Germany and Britain by the end of 2006, via Deutsche Telekom and BT Group, respectively, Reuters reports.As of this month, Club Internet boasted some half-million high-speed Internet subscribers, according to Reuters. Financial specifics of the deal were not released to Reuters.Related Link: Microsoft, Juniper Team Up in IPTV Security PactThis article is posted on our Microsoft Informer page. For more news on the Redmond, Wash.-based powerhouse, keep checking in.Check out our CIO News Alerts and Tech Informer pages for more updated news coverage. Related content feature 10 most popular IT certifications for 2023 Certifications are a great way to show employers you have the right IT skills and specializations for the job. These 10 certs are the ones IT pros are most likely to pursue, according to data from Dice. By Sarah K. White May 26, 2023 8 mins Certifications Careers interview Stepping up to the challenge of a global conglomerate CIO role Dr. Amrut Urkude became CIO of Reliance Polyester after his company was acquired by Reliance Industries. He discusses challenges IT leaders face while transitioning from a small company to a large multinational enterprise, and how to overcome them. By Yashvendra Singh May 26, 2023 7 mins Digital Transformation Careers brandpost With the new financial year looming, now is a good time to review your Microsoft 365 licenses By Veronica Lew May 25, 2023 5 mins Lenovo news Alteryx works in generative AI for speedy analytics results OpenAI integration and AI wizardry for report generation are aimed at making Alteryx’s analytics products more accessible. By Jon Gold May 25, 2023 3 mins Analytics Podcasts Videos Resources Events SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER From our editors straight to your inbox Get started by entering your email address below. Please enter a valid email address Subscribe