: For other meanings of the word, see Ultravox.

Ultravox, identified by the [http://nsv.stream.aol.com/ server] as Ultravox Media On Demand Server (UltraMODS), is a streaming video project by AOL. The goal is to create something like SHOUTcast but for routers, so that the data is handled much better, and can handle more users.

This format uses uvox URLs, and can be viewed in Winamp. Nullsoft is reportedly helping AOL create Ultravox. Nullsoft is also working on Nullsoft Streaming Video, which is already being streamed over Ultravox software.

Michael Wise is on the ISMA Board of Directors [http://www.isma.tv/about_isma/leadership.html], and is reported as being actively involved in AOLs streaming technology planning. In an effort to drive interoperability and lower distribution costs, he and his team are now working to standardize key parts of Ultravox, AOLs own streaming technology platform.

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*CNet **[http://news.com.com/AOL+aims+to+supercharge+streaming/2100-1023_3-939736.html AOL aims to supercharge streaming] **[http://news.com.com/AOL+debuts+its+own+streaming+tech/2100-1023_3-966239.html AOL debuts its own streaming tech]

*[http://www.theinquirer.net/article=15533 TheInquirer - AOL to ditch Real Networks in Netscape Radio] *[http://www.flexbeta.net/main/comments.phpcatid=1&id=2931 Flexbeta - AOL pulls Nullsoft file-sharing software] (Read last paragraph for blurb about Ultravox)

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