BitTorrent has reached agreements with several companies to embed its file-sharing software in their Internet devices, expanding its ability to reach users.Some of the first contract electronics hardware makers to start embedding BitTorrent software into their devices include Asustek Computer, one of the world’s biggest contract manufacturers, as well as Planex Communication and QNAP Systems.The three companies will put BitTorrent download manager into their digital home devices, giving users immediate access to speedy downloads using BitTorrent, particularly downloads geared toward entertainment, such as movies and songs.For users, the benefit will be the ability to connect to the Internet and download files without a PC. Some of the products BitTorrent software will be embedded into include wireless routers, media servers and network-attached storage (NAS) devices. Products with BitTorrent embedded: ASUS WL-700gE Wireless Storage Router ASUS WL-500gP Router ASUS WL-500gW Router Planex BRC-W14VG-BT Router Planex BRC-14VG-BT Router Planex BRC-W14V-BT Router Planex BLW-HPMM-U Router Planex BLW-HPMM-G Router QNAP TS101 NAS Server QNAP TS-201 NAS Server-Dan Nystedt, IDG News Service (Taipei Bureau) Related Links: BitTorrent Movie Site to Push Foreign Films BitTorrent Takes on Movie Download Rivals: Q&ACheck out our CIO News Alerts and Tech Informer pages for more updated news coverage. Related content News ServiceNow continues workflow platform expansion with Utah release The company also doubles down on its customer success automation efforts, but bucks the trend by omitting GPT. By Peter Sayer Mar 22, 2023 7 mins CIO Build Automation Enterprise Architecture BrandPost Don’t buy into the hype of network observability to realize digital transformation success Just collect the right data and follow it to where it leads you. By Jeremy Rossbach, Chief Technical Evangelist, Broadcom Mar 22, 2023 3 mins Networking Feature How culture and strategic partnerships help fuel transformation Marc Hale, CTO for AIA New Zealand, recently spoke with Cathy O’Sullivan, editor for CIO New Zealand, about navigating the complexities of digital transformation, and focusing on culture to enable healthier outcomes for customers. By CIO staff Mar 22, 2023 7 mins CTO Digital Transformation Change Management Feature 10 things CIOs wish they knew from the start Go slower. Network. Tell stories. Get training. Be kind. CIOs have plenty of advice they’d give to their younger selves if they could. By Martin Veitch Mar 22, 2023 7 mins CIO Careers IT Management 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