The Impact of online video in Europe
Broadband has transformed video viewing habits in Western Europe, where over 20% of broadband households have watched a film or TV program online in the past six months, according to international research firm Parks Associates. A new white paper, The Impact of Online Video in Europe, addresses these changes in viewing habits
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Opinion paper: Playout Intelligence
Generate winning margins in the video on demand market with end-to-end quality frameworks
This is a new, holistic approach including the elements of the whole video delivery chain – called Playout Intelligence - is needed to offer reliable services for the playout of high quality (premium) content. This enables and legitimates innovative pricing models in order to capture and tie the customer to higher quality and sticky services, lower churn rates, and to make lower-end service offerings profitable.
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A future in content
Can telecom providers win a share of the digital content market?
High growth in digital content offers significant opportunities for telecommunications service providers (telcos). But telcos’ ability to capitalize on this potential is a point of contention and debate. Telcos clearly need upgraded networks and technology platforms to handle more sophisticated content and to extend their addressable market. But equally important, they must begin delivering value beyond just access – providing a step-change in consumer experience and grabbing their share of emerging channel advertising revenue.
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IPTV Overview White Paper
By Mark Rooney, Head of IPTV, Pace Micro Technology
This paper discusses what IPTV is, how it can make its mark in an already crowded digital field and the role that the set top box will play in this new emerging market. Finally the paper will show how major set top box suppliers such as Pace can play a supportive role in IPTV in the future for operators and end consumers alike.
IPTV Overview White Paper
Open IPTV Forum whitepaper
This whitepaper provides an overview of the world of IPTV in general and the vision of the Open IPTV Forum, including its objectives, specifications and its relationship with existing standardisation bodies.
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Taking Television to the Next Level - The Combination of HD and IPTV
Early adopters are showing considerable interest in High Definition Television (HDTV), argely because of the dramatic increase in picture quality which supports these consumers’ demand for ever larger screen sizes. In order to appeal to the wider consumer audience, many of whom will not be persuaded by screen size arguments, HDTV will need to demonstrate considerable additional value over that of the standard definition incumbent.
Internet Protocol Television (IPTV) offers a foundation for the delivery of such incremental value. IPTV provides the capability to offer truly tailored television services in either a lone viewer or community viewer based environment. The additional resolution afforded by HDTV, enables the compelling visual presentation of the information and controls which will form a vital part in
Taking Television to the Next Level - The combination of HD and IPTVStrategies for success in IPTV
As everyone races to be the consummate provider of entertainment and communications to the customer in the home, IPTV is regarded by some as the silver bullet to achieving this goal. However, those choosing to launch IPTV services are entering an already crowded and competitive market characterised by established players and ongoing innovations. By Colin Light and David Lancefield, TMT, PriceWaterhouseCoopers LLP.
For operators competing in the market - from telcos, to broadcasters, advertisers, and content providers - there are a number of considerations that need to be taken into account in order to navigate a profitable route. This report examines the different drivers and strategies that companies can employ to achieve this type of success. The issues discussed are as relevant to a company launching services in a nascent low-income IPTV market, as to a mature multinational corporation that is already delivering IPTV to a range of customers who demand ever greater personalisation and differentiation from their TV provider.
Delivering secure IP video
As video and streaming video make greater inroads into network computing environments, a clear and present danger has begun to emerge: security vulnerabilities. While no wide-spread exploitation of these IP video vulnerabilities has yet been reported, the breaches are serious and wide-spread enough to warrant extra vigilance. This paper outlines the chief areas of weak security in the majority of IP video platforms and the steps that Video Furnace has taken to ensure its products deliver secure IP video. Courtesy of Video Furnace
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