IP Media Monitor: IPTV - reports

Triple Play ? Bundling Strategies in the US Residential Market

In-Stat — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Telecommunications providers today are attempting to be a one-stop service shop for consumers' communications and home entertainment needs by providing multiple solutions to their customers. This report examines provider strategy, as well as consumer demand, for bundled services. From current rate of purchase to future adoption plans, this report draws on consumer primary research to identify the demand for such offerings and potential means of making such services more competitive, given market demand.

Germany - Convergence - Triple Play & Digital TV

Paul Budde Communication Pty Ltd. — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

USA - Convergence - Triple Play

Paul Budde Communication Pty Ltd. — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Australia - Convergence - Triple-Play Models

Paul Budde Communication Pty Ltd. — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Global - Mobile Data - Triple Play

Paul Budde Communication Pty Ltd. — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

KPN bets on triple play to reverse revenues losses

Telecom.paper — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Ireland - Convergence - Triple Play & Digital TV

Paul Budde Communication Pty Ltd. — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Existing Bundles of Voice and Internet Lack Transparency and Hinder Uptake Triple Play

Telecom.paper — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Digital Rights Management (DRM) - DRM and virtual content distribution

IDATE — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Protecting the rights to intellectual property and digital content, whether distributed via a physical (CD, DVD) or virtual medium (telecommunications and distribution networks) lies at the heart of a battle whose outcome will have implications for all players.

The Evolution of the Interactive Program Guide

IDC — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

This IDC study outlines the forces driving both the development of next-generation interactive program guides ( IPG s) and an increasingly robust competitive environment for guides in the U.S. digital cable market. The proliferation of video on demand (VOD) and digital video recorders (DVRs) within the cable industry has focused new attention on the IPG . Once simply a means by which the viewer co...

Video on demand 2005

Datamonitor — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Global - Convergence - Video on Demand (VoD)

Paul Budde Communication Pty Ltd. — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Video on demand 2005

Datamonitor — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Cable-based VOD services are now up and running in the US, with early indications that demand for services is beginning to increase. However, the sector still faces challenges which need to be met before VOD can become the mass-market technology that operators hope will drive revenue growth in the longer term.

DRM in the Public Sector

Butler Group — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

In the Public Sector the challenges and drivers in the deployment of DRM solutions are multiple: Targets for achievement of e-Government. Legislation requiring greater openness and transparency, such as that covering Data Protection and Freedom of Information. The increasing use of e-mail. New working relationships with the private sector.

Verizon Fios TV to Launch in 2005: Emergence of Truly Converged Services?

IDC — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

This IDC Flash examines Verizon's January 28, 2005, announcement that the RBOC will use the Microsoft TV software platform and Motorola hardware platform for the commercial launch of Verizon Fios TV service planned for 2005. ...

IP TV Video Headend Global Forecast - 2004 to 2008

Multimedia Research Group — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

This report is a forecast of the IP TV Video Headend Global Forecast for Asia, Europe, North America, and the Rest of the World. It includes forecasts of DSL subscribers, forecasts of IP TV subscribers and related revenue, along with forecasts for MPEG-2, SD MPEG-4, and HD MPEG-4 encoders.

Top Ten Telecommunications and Communications Market Opportunities, Strategies, and Forecasts, ...

WinterGreen Research — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

The top ten telecommunications markets have shifted to become communications markets. This is the result of convergence of voice and data networks to digital transport of voice, video, and data signals on the same network. Transport over existing TDM infrastructure is being replaced with transport over IP infrastructure.

Top Ten Telecommunications and Communications Market Opportunities, Strategies, and Forecasts, ...

WinterGreen Research — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

U.S. Mobile Video Services Markets

Frost & Sullivan — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

This Frost & Sullivan research service analyses the U.S. mobile video services market. It examines different applications, platforms, business models, and revenue-sharing agreements in the industry. It also looks at the critical issue of intellectual property (IP) rights associated with the service. It further studies the yet to be launched multicast mobile video service and presents an objective viewpoint in this regard.

Emerging Applications in Voice, Video and Data over IP

Technical Insights — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

This research service focuses on the very promising areas of next-generation IP capabilities and the future structure of the IP industry. It analyzes the key technology drivers, and evaluates the challenges that must be overcome for each novel IP-enabled application to realize its full potential. Participants can use this research service to identify potential collaborators, stay ahead of the competition, and remain abreast of critical developments.

MPEG Video ICs: The Buzz Around MPEG-4 AVC

In-Stat — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

The MPEG Video IC market revolves around digital video delivery, or the reverse may be true. They are interdependent, with new compression standards for digital video delivery having an impact in the MPEG IC market. The wide availability and low price of MPEG ICs have brought digital video into consumer homes through set top boxes, Digital TV sets, DVD players, and mobile handsets. There are many IC suppliers in this market: some participate in a number of segments, while others have found a niche.

Wireless Commercial Video and Television Broadcasting and Multicast ing: A Fuzzy Picture

IDC — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

This IDC Insight compares and contrasts the anticipated MediaFLO USA and Crown Castle Mobile Media video and TV broadcast/ multicast networks, expected to be commercially available in 2006. Although there appear to be profound differences between these networks as planned, there are also several similarities. The core focus of this document is to consider the cell phone-oriented implications of ...

CDN Market Share: A Complete Streaming Media Business Segment Analysis 2004 - 2005

AccuStream iMedia Research — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

The CDN business segment grew at robust rates in 2004, and forecast to do so again in 2005. The increase in streaming media usage, audience size, high-value content published by larger Internet and major media brands, and broadband penetration has also broadened the scope of services and applications CDNs now offer.

Streaming Video Ratings 2004: Site and Brand Share

AccuStream iMedia Research — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

This report is a comprehensive analysis of streaming video ratings by site, network, channel and aggregator. Ratings and streaming share are provided for individual sites, and for the first time, streaming sites and networks are combined into a total brand share.

Streaming Video Avails 2000 - 2005: Inventory History and Growth by Site

AccuStream iMedia Research — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

A site-by-site historical to present day listing and analysis of streaming sites (including Internet music radio) with streaming video advertising. The report examines the historical avail formats, placement, CPMs, growth rates in streams, and more. An essential tool for advertisers, agencies, rep firms and content publishers who monetize streams with streaming video advertising.

2005 Global Internet - Model for Future Business Scenarios

BuddeComm — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

The Internet serves as a testing ground for business models that can be transported to broadband video services. With close to one billion Internet users, this market has enormous potential. In 2005, 10% of these users were on broadband. Every second, somewhere on the planet, somebody is connected to broadband - opening the way for video -based services that can be offered on triple play models.

Edge/Core Router Vendors Focus on Triple-Play, VPNs, and Convergence

In-Stat — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Service provider edge and core router sales soared in 2004. This report provides a comprehensive analysis of the service provider edge and core router markets, and a description of the next generation of routers that are being introduced by vendors to capture new opportunities in such areas as triple-play services, VPN services, and convergence of networks. The report reviews the unit shipments and sales revenues of the leading vendors in each market in 2004, and compares them to the previous year.

Demystifying Triple Play

Pyramid Research — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Telco enthusiasm for triple play is rapidly growing. Already numerous upstarts and incumbent telcos have moved into a sector that was once the preserve of cable companies; more plan to do so over the next few months, for strategic or competitive reasons.

The Worldwide Market for Fiber-to-the-premises (FTTP)

IMS Research — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

In The Worldwide Market for Fiber-to-the-premises , IMS Research provides market forecasts and analysis of the worldwide market for fiber-to-the-premises subscribers in over 30 countries in three regions, with segmentation by active Ethernet and passive optical networks, to the year 2009. The report provides an insight into many of the key questions concerning FTTP, including which PON standard will be next, and will active Ethernet deployments fade from view in favor of PON.

Canada - Convergence - Triple Play & Digital TV

Paul Budde Communication Pty Ltd. — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Video on demand 2005

Datamonitor — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Technology - Infrastructure - Last Mile 2 - Fibre, FTTH, PON, Metro Ethernet

Paul Budde Communication Pty Ltd. — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Japan - Broadband - Cable, Wireless LAN, FTTH

Paul Budde Communication Pty Ltd. — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Digital Rights Management : Selecting the Key Influencers of a Nascent Market

Datamonitor — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

With the growing penetration of wireless networks in consumer households, consumers are seeking to share their rich media content between their audio/visual devices (including PCs). This report analyzes the, nascent, market for digital rights management (DRM) technologies which will protect the rights and manage the distribution of such content.

Technology - IP 4 - Streaming Media and Conferencing

Paul Budde Communication Pty Ltd. — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Demystifying Triple Play and Beyond Broadband Access

Pyramid Research — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

These reports examine the broadband markets worldwide and the best cases to drive adoption, usage, revenues and the uptake of value-added services.

Digital Rights Management : Strategies for Rich Media Content

Juniper Research Ltd. — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Digital content delivery, content protection, intellectual property rights and distribution management, and a secure, attractive transaction mechanism are the main challenges in today's digital market.

iBroadcast Stream Report

AccuStream iMedia Research — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

A monthly research service that tracks audio and video streaming online by site, network, aggregator, channel and service. Research also includes in-depth audience, market share, broadband and narrowband streaming media consumption patterns, streams served by CDN.

Streaming Media 2004 - 2007: Market Development and User Data Analysis

AccuStream iMedia Research — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Streaming Media (Internet Radio and video) exhibited strong growth in 2004, with both Internet-only and major offline brands capturing share in this growing on-demand broadcast segment. This report looks at usage data by site, network, channel, aggregator and combines that with in-depth historical usage data to provide accurate forecast and trend analysis across multiple content categories, including film, music, TV, general entertainment, sports and news.

Existing Bundles of Voice and Internet Lack Transparency and Hinder Uptake Triple Play

Telecom.paper — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Ireland - Convergence - Triple Play & Digital TV

Paul Budde Communication Pty Ltd. — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Global - Convergence - Triple-Play Models

Paul Budde Communication Pty Ltd. — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Global - Mobile Data - Triple Play

Paul Budde Communication Pty Ltd. — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Australia - Convergence - Triple-Play Models

Paul Budde Communication Pty Ltd. — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

USA - Convergence - Triple Play

Paul Budde Communication Pty Ltd. — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Technology - IP 5 - Video On Demand

Paul Budde Communication Pty Ltd. — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Global - Convergence - Video on Demand (VoD)

Paul Budde Communication Pty Ltd. — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Video on demand 2005

Datamonitor — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Technology - IP 5 - Video On Demand

Paul Budde Communication Pty Ltd. — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Global - Convergence - Video on Demand (VoD)

Paul Budde Communication Pty Ltd. — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Video on demand 2005

Datamonitor — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

PON and Optical Distribution Network

Practel, Inc. — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

There is no longer any doubt that after 25 years of being the future technology of access networks, Passive Optical Network (PON) is now being deployed on a large scale in the United States and around the world. For several years there has been an increasing number of FTTP (Fiber-to-the-Premises) deployments, mainly driven by non-traditional carriers, such as public utility companies, municipalities and home developers, as well as visionary competitive local exchange carriers (CLECs).

Hard Numbers and Experts' Insights on Migration to 4G Wireless Technology

Datacomm Research — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

3G wireless networks are rolling out. Interest in streaming media and other high-speed wireless data applications is growing. To ensure wireless networks can meet future customer demand and remain competitive for years to come, operators and manufacturers must begin planning now for 4G wireless. This authoritative report provides concrete numbers, a detailed analysis of the relative benefits of different technical approaches and the insights of pioneering experts on the advantages and limitations of both CDMA- and OFDM -based solutions. Focusing on the crucial strategic issues, this report is sure to be read and discussed by the global wireless industry's business and technology leaders.

Passive Optical Networks - are They Repetition of Forgotten Lessons, or Triple Play Reality?

Practel, Inc. — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

This report covers many aspects of Passive Optical Networks design, deployment, technology and market.

DSLAM New Frontiers Assessment of Markets and Technologies

Practel, Inc. — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

In 2004-2005 we are witnessing telecom aggressive attempts to shift an emphasis from traditional services to the triple play scenario. All market indications are that such technologies as Passive Optical Networks ( PON s) and Digital Subscriber Line (DSL), which enable triple play services, are on the raise.

North American Triple Play Outlook

Frost & Sullivan — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

This Frost & Sullivan research covers the competitive positioning of US and Canadian ILECs and MSOs and their current and future strategic plans regarding triple play. It investigates the impact of these new entrants in both the video and voice markets from both the end user and the service provider perspective, and examines the strategies, expected deployment plans, and capital expenditures associated with triple play services.

2005 Australia Triple Play - IP, Broadband and Digital TV

BuddeComm — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Annual report on the 'Triple Play - IP, Broadband and Digital TV' market in Australia includes: in-depth analyses of the market and the various trends and developments, market overview and statistics for the Digital TV market, Broadband TV, Triple Play business models, convergence, media centres for the digital home, content and media markets, personal/digital video recorders (PVR/DVR), datacasting and Set Top Boxes.

2005 Global Triple Play - IP, Broadband and Digital TV

BuddeComm — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

The telecommunications, entertainment, video and multimedia markets are undergoing sweeping changes, currently characterised by expanding product/services developments. At the heart of a digital home is the technical concept known as the media centre.

2005 Global FttH - Unstoppable Developments

BuddeComm — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Annual report on: Fibre to the home (FttH, FttC, FttP), optical communications, ATM and IP developments, blown fibre, Ethernet, Passive Optical Networks (B- PON , E- PON , G- PON ), switched digital video, MPEG, xDSL (VDSL, SDSL, ADSL), HFC, SDH/SONET, MPLS. Developments in: USA, Canada, Europe, Asia, Pacific.

Community Outreach: Broadband in US Master Planned Communities

In-Stat — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

The Master Planned Community (MPC) market is a showcase and a testing ground for new technologies and services. Because of the particular characteristics of many developments earmarked to become connected communities, providers see these neighborhoods as ideal test beds for new services, such as FTTH and bundled service offerings.

Broadband Round Up

In-Stat — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Learn the latest subscriber and revenue data for DSL, cable modem, FTTH, fixed wireless broadband, sattelite broadband, and broadband over powerline. 5-year forecasts are provided for total market, residential and consumer for each catgeory of broadband service. Worldwide broadband subscriber information is also available in this study.

Fiber-to-the-Premise: Telecom Looks to Broaden Broadband

In-Stat — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Fiber-To-The-Premise (FTTP) is the next evolution in broadband services, with the promise of significantly faster connectivity rates. Yet, the case for FTTP is not certain, with many barriers also impacting the market.

IP Television: Business Case Analysis & Global Forecasts

The Diffusion Group (TDG Research) — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

The high-profile 2004 launch of television-over-DSL from France Telecom's Maligne TV and the compelling market success of Italy's FastWeb have put Internet Protocol-based Television (or IPTV) squarely on the radar screen of many technology vendors, content programmers and network operators - not to mention the financial community.

North American Residential Video Services Markets

Frost & Sullivan — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

This Frost & Sullivan research service analyses the North American residential video services markets, segmenting them into pay-television services, Internet Protocol television (IPTV), triple play strategy, video on demand (VoD), and high definition television (HDTV). It discusses the various trends and opportunities while providing market share analysis, forecasts, drivers, restraints, and revenues. The study enables companies to align their positioning strategies to benefit from the changing markets and obtain maximum return on investment.

IP TV Back Office Systems

Multimedia Research Group — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

IP TV service deployment is at an inflection point, and has all appearances of becoming commonly offered by service providers globally. IP TV is finding broad acceptance across a broad range of service providers among the largest incumbents such as SBC, Verizon, France Telecom, and BT, among the smallest incumbents such as Cyprus Telecom Authority and the U.S. independents; and including a range of competitive carriers, especially in Europe, such as FastWeb in Italy, Free and Neuf in France, and Video Networks in the UK.

Enterprise Streaming Media Market Opportunities, Strategies, and Forecasts, 2004 to 2011

WinterGreen Research — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Digital media services and software are central to streaming media enterprise marketing and sales efforts. Streaming media is central to all aspects of Internet channel presentation

IPTV : A Global Analysis

Informa Telecoms & Media — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

IPTV : A Global Analysis, a new report from Informa Telecoms & Media, focuses on the thriving IPTV market. It provides vital intelligence on the opportunities presented by an important new sector that is growing rapidly worldwide. Whether you're a telco or content supplier, IPTV : A Global Analysis provides crucial information to enable you to maximise your prospects within this emerging business sector.

IMS - What, Why and When?

ARCchart — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

The Internet Multimedia Subsystem (IMS) is a standard for negotiating connections intended to carry multimedia content over IP (Internet Protocol) networks. The simplicity of this definition belays both the complexity of the standard, and the impact its adoption will have on the telecommunications industry and beyond. By providing a standard communications infrastructure based on the ubiquitous IP transport layer, IMS offers the opportunity to converge voice and data services, as well as video calling and even television.

The Online Television Database (including Set-top Boxes and iDTVs)

IMS Research — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

In conjunction with its report, the Worldwide Market for Digital Set-Top Boxes and iDTVs, 6th Edition,(Coming Soon!) IMS Research is offering subscr ip tion-based access to all the tables and forecasts from the report in an online Television Database.

IPTV Global Forecast: 2005-2008 Semiannual IPTV Global Forecast Update

Fuji-Keizai USA — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Growth projection will be from 1.9 million subscribers in 2004 to 25.3 million in 2008, for the first time the forecast includes System Integration & Professional Services as part of its global forecast. The report also forecasts IP TV subscriber revenue growth from $635 million in 2004 to $7.2 billion in 2008, also broken down on regional and service-provider levels.

The forecast identifies the "top ten" (or equivalent) regional service providers in each of four regions (Asia, Europe, North America and ROW), broken down by the seven product segments for 2004-2008. This granular approach enables system and content suppliers a quick understanding of the service providers that dominate 60% or more of the regional sectors.

Regional changes revealed and analyzed include:
- Plans by SBC and BellSouth to deploy large IP TV networks in the U.S.
- Plans by Verizon to use IP TV technology for Video On Demand services to .
supplement its RF based broadband video service over its Fiber to .
the Premise (FTTP) access network.
- Introduction of Video On Demand IP TV services by China Telecom.
- Broad deployment of IP TV services in many countries in Europe.
- Continued growth of subscribers by the major established IP TV service .
providers. such as, Free in France, PCCW in Hong Kong, and FastWeb in Italy.

IMS - What, When and Why?

ARCchart — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

A definitive resource for understanding the Internet Multimedia Subsystem standard: how it works, how it will be implemented and the impact it will have on the fixed and wireless industries.

The Internet Multimedia Subsystem (IMS) is a standard for negotiating connections intended to carry multimedia content over IP (Internet Protocol) networks. The simplicity of this definition belays both the complexity of the standard, and the impact its adoption will have on the telecommunications industry and beyond. By providing a standard communications infrastructure based on the ubiquitous IP transport layer, IMS offers the opportunity to converge voice and data services, as well as video calling and even television. While the standard is proposed and managed by the cellular industry, this report shows that it is the fixed-line and cable TV operators who will be amongst the first to feel the benefits of its adoption.

This report provides a detailed examination of IMS and how the standard is implemented at the network level.

Topics of coverage include:

- The network challenges facing operators today
- The Mobile applications challenges facing operators today
- Evolution of the IMS standard
- Elements of an IMS network
- The role of SIP
- Transitioning to IPv6
- IMS applications usage scenarios
- IMS and Presense
- Security and Roaming in an IMS world
- IMS applications on the handset

Answers and opinions are provided with respect to the following essential questions:

- What benefits does IMS deliver to network operators?
- How will operators transition to a full IMS architecture?
- How will networks transition from IPv4 to IPv6
- Who is best positioned to manage user identities?
- What are the threats facing operators in an all-IP world?
- How will roaming between IMS and non-IMS networks work?
- What will be the impact of IMS on equipment vendors and network operators?
- What new services and business models will IMS facilitate?

Worldwide Telecommunications and Communications Market Opportunities, Strategies, and ...

WinterGreen Research — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

The worldwide telecommunications markets are set for extraordinary growth, doubling from $123 billion in 2004 to $282 billion by 2010. Communications represents opportunity for expansion of economies. The Internet based communications systems are vastly improving the efficiency of the supply chain for the largest 5000 companies worldwide.

The combination of voice, video, and data on a network makes people more efficient. More information can be communicated not in real time, but is available, as people need it. Messaging systems play a significant role in passing information asynchronously, just in time.

Underdeveloped countries use communications to achieve trading and exchange of goods. As people have portable communications devices, they want more things and can make an economy emerge where there was none before. A Siemens representative tells about putting a refrigerator size switch in a rural South African village and coming back 10 years later to find a thriving village with shops and civilization. When people were coming and going to the city of Johannesburg, they would carry goods in both directions, creating demand for more items. Trade went in both directions from the village to the city and from the city to the village.

The uncertainty in the telecommunications markets has been resolved. Digital, IP, Ethernet will replace all other protocols. The convergence of networks is to IP, the Internet, Ethernet. It works seamlessly, it is reliable, it is resilient, it is fast. Now the issue is how fast the TDM networks will be replaced with the new technology.

Wireless is everything. 3G base stations promise to coexist with WiMAX 802.16 base stations in metro environments.

Worldwide telecommunications and communications equipment market forecasts, shipments in dollars analysis indicate strong growth in very large existing markets. Markets at $197.6 billion in 2005 are anticipated to reach $446.9 billion by 2010.

Key Topics Covered in the Report:

- Worldwide Telecommunications Market Growth
- Worldwide Telecommunications and Communications Equipment Market Forecasts
- Top 10 Telecommunications Provider Shipments
- Worldwide Telecommunications Markets
- Competitive Structure Of The Carrier Market
- Enterprise Market Characteristics
- Voice Infrastructure Market
- Open Standards
- Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) Of A Mobile Phone
- EGPRS (EDGE)
- IP Within CDMA
- Bluetooth
- Communications Networking Industry
- IP Telephony
- Change In Telecommunications Network Architecture
- Converged Network Revolution

Report Methodology:

This is the two-hundred thirty-seventh report in a series of market research reports that provide forecasts in communications, telecommunications, the internet, computer, software, and telephone equipment. The project leaders take direct responsibility for writing and preparing each report. They have significant experience preparing industry studies. Forecasts are based on primary research and proprietary data bases. Forecasts reflect analysis of the market trends in the segment and related segments. Unit and dollar shipments are analyzed through consideration of dollar volume of each market participation in the segment. Market share analysis includes conversations with key customers of products, industry segment leaders, marketing directors, distributors, leading market participants, and companies seeking to develop measurable market share. Over 200 in-depth interviews are conducted for each report with a broad range of key participants and opinion leaders in the market segment.

Companies Profiled:

- Nokia
- Motorola
- Siemens
- Alcatel
- Avaya
- Cisco Systems
- Ericsson
- Fujitsu
- Huawei Technology
- Intel
- Lucent Technologies
- NEC
- Nortel
- Samsung
- UT Starcom

Emerging Wireless Multimedia: Services and Technologies

John Wiley and Sons Ltd. — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

One of the most exciting and challenging aspects of next generation wireless networks is the provision of IP- based multimedia services, similar to those recently emerged on the Internet. Currently, both in commercial and academic arenas, a great effort is underway to develop, test and standardise the technologies that would enable efficient, secure and cost-efficient provision of wireless IP-based multimedia services. Emerging Wireless Multimedia Services and Technologies will provide a comprehensive resource of the most up to date wireless multimedia technologies and services. It will approach the subject in two parts, Multimedia Enabling Technologies and Wireless Multimedia Applications and Services. It will cover areas such as Audio/Video Coding Technologies through to WAP (Wireless Application Protocol) and Push to-Talk technologies.

2005 Global FttH - Unstoppable Developments

Paul Budde Communication Pty Ltd. — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

'2005 Global FttH - Unstoppable Developments' is an annual report which covers the following topics:

- Fibre to the home (FttH, FttC, FttP)
- Optical communications
- ATM and IP developments
- Blown fibre
- Ethernet
- Passive Optical Networks (B-PON, E-PON, G-PON)
- Switched digital video
- MPEG
- xDSL (VDSL, SDSL, ADSL)
- HFC
- SDH/SONET
- MPLS and
- Developments in the USA, Canada, Europe and the Asia Pacific.

The report also contains:

- Global market and industry overviews and analyses
- Trends and Developments
- Growth predictions
- Cost analyses
- Business Strategies
- International overviews
- Industry issues and regulatory
- Technology overview

Digital Rights Management: Selecting the key influencers of a nascent market

Datamonitor — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

With the growing penetration of wireless networks in households, consumers are seeking to share their rich media content between their audio/visual devices (including PCs). This report analyzes the nascent market for digital rights management (DRM) technologies which will protect the rights and manage the distribution of such content.

Today the market is focused on copy protection technologies for CDs, DVDs and online music e-tailers. But this is only a small subset of DRM. True DRM solutions will enable consumers to share their rich content between their audio/visual (including PC) devices, regardless of brand. More advanced versions of DRM will enable 'super-distribution', which will permit consumers to legally share content with their friends (the friend will be seamlessly billed if they agree to access the content) - thus the consumer also becomes a node of distribution.

"...The studio executives who once sat high up in their glass towers watching with mere fleeting interest as P2P networks ravaged the music industry have been shocked into action by the arrival of 1, 2, 3 or higher Mbps broadband pipes..."

Key report findings and highlights

- The growth of wireless home networks is encouraging consumers to seek to share their rich media content between devices. At present consumers are limited because there are not effective DRM solutions available. But if the content industry does not act soon consumers will seek potentially non-legal alternatives.
- The DRM market participants appear to have come to the same conclusion: the DRM market will be larger if they co-operate and develop interoperable systems, than if they seek to develop their own proprietary technology. This should be good news for consumers, content owners and consumer electronics (CE) manufacturers.

Reasons to purchase this report

1. Analyze the key influencers in the DRM market. It is crucial for content owners and CE manufacturers to pick the right partners
2 Examine how this market should develop information key to content owners/distributors, CE/PC vendors and DRM solution vendors
3. Assess the dramatic impact of DRM on consumer media consumption and how
it will alter the landscape for content owners/distributors and CE/PC
manufacturers

"...Back at the height of the dot.com boom, the leading DRM IP holders viewed the future of DRM as akin to a license to print money, the more conservative period of investment since 2000 has introduced an era of more realistic expectations..."

Enterprise Streaming Media Market Opportunities, Strategies, and Forecasts, 2004 to 2011

WinterGreen Research — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Digital media services and software are central to streaming media enterprise marketing and sales efforts. Streaming media is central to all aspects of Internet channel presentation.

Enterprises use streaming media systems to find, play, purchase and manage free and premium digital content, including music, video and games as background used for advertising.

The main players are Real Networks, Microsoft, and Cisco System, with Real leading the market at 63%. Real's leading products are in digital music, games, and video, and with the present domination of music and video in the streaming media market, this puts them in the leading position.

Microsoft is able to have a strong position in the market because they distribute their streaming media server, player, tools and digital rights management products by bundling them with the Windows operating systems at no additional cost. One in four enterprises are using some aspect of Microsoft streaming media.

Cisco's ECDN solution, the Cisco Application and Content Networking (ACN) System, allows organizations of all sizes to extend e-business applications to the branch. Because Cisco is not involved in the music and video side of streaming media, they are behind Real and Microsoft. However, their involvement with the business aspects still gives them a leading position in the market.

Music and video dominate the market. And while the business side of streaming media begins to catch up to music and video, these segments will still grow due to their popularity.

The market forecast for the global enterprise streaming media. Starting at $65.7 million, the market will reach nearly $300 million by 2011. This growth will be fueled by the continuing strength of the music and video aspect of streaming media, as well as the growth of the business aspect with enterprise conferencing, enterprise training, and enterprise channel internet.

Check out these key topics

- Enterprise Streaming Media Market Shares
- Enterprise Streaming Media Market Forecasts
- Enterprise Streaming Media Driving Forces
- Streaming Media Enterprise Market Outlook
- Broadband Communications
- Operating System Focus On Media Delivery
- Media Hosting
- Channel Streaming Media Model
- Streaming Media in Telecom Networks
- What Is Streaming Media?
- Protecting the Copyrights of Movies and Music
- Distribution
- Electronic Commerce and Subscription Services
- Internet Access Devices Enhance the Value of the Channel
- Media Streaming Enterprise Market Categories

Video-on-Demand: The future of media networks - a strategic analysis of the US market

Screen Digest — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Video-on-Demand: The future of media networks details the forces that will drive the network movie market in the decade ahead. It is a comprehensive overview of the US subscription TV and Internet-based electronic movie markets, including a detailed, narrative walk-through of the assumptions and conclusions in those models. Whether you're looking to build the VOD business or planning to compete with it in the decade ahead, this report will make essential reading.
This report will provide you with all the current data and information you need to develop your own view of where this dynamic new sector of the media market is heading. Virtually all market analysts, investors, studio executives and technology companies have assumed during the past two decades that, once true video-on-demand technology was deployed, the servers would be straining to keep up with consumer demand. The report includes:

- An exclusive history and projection model of the entire US a la carte network business: cable, DBS and Internet
- US enabled household counts, per-household consumption, US consumer spending and studio revenue from 1) proprietary subscription network PPV/VOD services and 2) the nascent Internet services offering movie subscriptions, rentals and 'download-to-own' consumer propositions.
US per-HH movie spending in all the existing Hollywood aftermarkets to 2004
- VOD economics from the cable operator's point-of-view
- History and projections to 2014 of US broadband homes - cable v. DSL - including historical growth by company
- History and projections of US digital video recorder (DVR) homes and their likely role in the on-demand future
- Assessment from the studio perspective of the relative economics of the subscription, rental and sell-through models
- An analysis of the release window issue based on an overview of studio revenue and margins across all markets
- Details on each studio's VOD deals and investments
- Analysis of the strategic imperatives of cable and telephone companies and their likely impact on the development of VOD
- Analysis of the impact DVD sales have had on VOD's launch
- Separate projection model of the Internet music business and comparison to nascent Internet VOD business

Global - Convergence - Video on Demand (VoD)

Paul Budde Communication Pty Ltd. — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Video-on-demand (VoD) and personal video recorders (PVR) are both ways for subscribers to watch movies or TV programs whenever or wherever they want. Although VoD is seen as very attractive, and has been touted as a killer app for many years, it is only now starting to be developed commercially. However it still has a long way to go. Limited broadband access and suitable content are still lacking and penetration is still behind expectation.

European Telcos Become Entertainment Providers through Launch of IPTV Services

IDC — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Telecom operators across Western Europe are launching IPTV services in an effort to increase revenues and improve customer satisfaction for their broadband services. In a new study on IPTV services in Western Europe, the potential for success with IPTV services varies widely from country to country, depending on the penetration of existing pay TV services, the level of broadband competition, and the commitment of incumbent and leading competitive operators to investing in the network upgrades and content necessary for high-quality IPTV services.

The market for IPTV services in Western Europe was worth $62 million in 2004, with less than 1% of households subscribing to IPTV services. The market will boom over the next five years, growing from $262 million in 2005 to $2.5 billion in 2009. By that year, 6% of Western European households will subscribe to IPTV services. By 2009, all European incumbents and a large portion of the major alternative tier 2 providers will offer IPTV services. DSL will be the most widely used platform for the service, though a minority of households in a few countries will receive IPTV services over metro Ethernet connections.

Technology - IP 5 - Video On Demand

Paul Budde Communication Pty Ltd. — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

US Digital TV Think Outside the Box

eMarketer — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Can you hear the theme music? We are entering TV's "Twilight Zone," where families will no longer huddle together around a glowing box in the living room during "prime time," where programming will be 24/7, portable, on-demand and limitless, where everything is about to change.

We live in a parallel universe where the PC/Internet world is separate from the TV/broadcast world, but their future is inexorably intertwined. All movies and all music will eventually be distributed via the Internet. The CD, CD player, DVD and DVD player all have a use-by date on them. TV broadcasting and its associated business models have not changed significantly over the last 50 years, but digital technology will ensure that TV over the next 50 years will undergo a massive change, the form of which will be governed by the consumer.

Look into the future of television -- electronics, communication, entertainment, sports, news, information and advertising -- of almost everything, read the new US Digital TV report.

People watch TV via a box only because a compelling alternative has yet to be presented to them. Consumers bought vinyl records until CDs came along, but, as is abundantly apparent, iTunes and iPods have given music consumers a compelling alternative to the CD.

The challenge for traditional media and advertising companies is to ensure the form and structure of their companies is not wedded to the functions and consumer behaviors of the past. It would be perilous to assume that TV norms such as "prime time," the 30-second ad break, passive TV and linear entertainment will remain the same.

Key questions the "US Digital TV" report addresses:

- Are DVRs set to go mainstream?
- Why is VOD not proving to be the cash cow it was expected to be?
- Will advertisers shift their spending online as DVR users skip more TV advertising?
- What are the prospects for Telco TV?
- How is broadband affecting the TV market?
- And much more...

Video-on-Demand: The future of media networks - a strategic analysis of the US market

Screen Digest — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Advances in Recording and Data Processing for Video Surveillance (Technical Insights)

Frost & Sullivan — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Digital Video's Vulnerability to Data Tampering Necessitates Authenticity Certifications

The compelling benefits of digital video recording such as excess storage, easy retrieval of footage, and remote viewing have helped it outstrip analog recording in video surveillance. The clarity of digital video and its superior data processing have further cemented its dominance over analog video. Data on digital format is even admissible as evidence in courts of law. However, it is still grappling with certain technical shortcomings, one of which is that it is not completely tamper-proof. As technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI) are still nascent, very little has been done to standardize AI-related technology. To ensure that the information recorded is authentic, the industry for data processing technologies used in video surveillance has to establish certification or trademark standards.

This Technical Insights study provides an overview of advances in recording and data processing technologies for video surveillance. It covers technologies such as closed circuit television (CCTV), digital video recorder (DVR), network video recorder (NVR), automatic network replenishment (ANR), and video cassette recorders (VCR). The research service enables companies to align their positioning strategies to benefit from these emerging technologies.

Easy Availability of Broadband Technology Encourages Use of Digital Format

The availability of broadband technology is actively promoting the uptake of Internet Protocol (IP)-based video surveillance. Since the use of broadband technology is rapidly becoming prevalent globally, end users are becoming more enthusiastic about using network-based security systems that provide secure coverage of large areas. Higher bandwidth, along with better compression techniques, is greatly helping the provision of sophisticated solutions on IP platforms.

"The availability of broadband Internet also fuelled the use of DVRs and NVRs, which has allowed greater amounts of data to be stored," says the analyst of this research service. "It also enables the capture of better quality pictures than CCTV."

Video Surveillance's Strong Value Proposition Attracts Varied Markets

Video surveillance technology's brisk development is expected to have a profound impact on several other technologies including digital signal processors (DSPs), imaging software, and mass storage. Such massive-scale developments are anticipated to influence several end-user sectors to deploy the technology. The most proactive adopter is homeland security, as is evidenced by the considerable investments made by users at both corporate and national levels on CCTV infrastructure and video IP solutions. "This increased need for security, while being a crucial market driver, is also a technology driver since it encourages the security software market to invent more reliable and fail-proof systems," notes the analyst.

Although national security is expected to be the prime driver of video surveillance, corporations also have a robust business case for migrating to digital video. Video surveillance solutions are likely to be implemented in sectors such as healthcare, mining, gambling, and critical infrastructure areas in future.

Frost & Sullivan Growth Partnership Service

Based on extensive and in-depth research, real-world consulting work, and new theories tested in hundreds of companies across many industries, Frost & Sullivan has evolved its Growth Partnership Services (GPS) program that provides established and emerging firms with powerful growth visions. Moving beyond token mission statements, GPS provides an actionable vision to growth consulting partners by illustrating how key intelligence and strategic research based on defined goals can guide day-to-day behavior and overall company direction. The foundation of Frost & Sullivan's GPS includes:

Assisting companies to reach their full potential in the core business Providing growth strategies to help companies expand into related businesses Preemptively redefining the core business during market turbulence Applying the Frost & Sullivan framework to identify and address common mistakes resulting from misaligned corporate strategies Recommending growth management strategies through continuous partnership To maximize the potential for growth within a firm's internal and external environment, Frost & Sullivan consultants can facilitate the creation of strategic programs that deliver improved market success. Frost & Sullivan's strengths lie in combining strategic understanding with market expertise and applying these with absolute commitment to its clients' growth.

Multimedia Entertainment Equipment: IP/DSL Set Top Box Market Overflowing, with Vendors

In-Stat/MDR — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

The growth in Telco TV deployments means growth in IP/DSL set top boxes, as each subscriber needs at least one IP/DSL set top box. However, the expected growth will not be enough to support the more than 80 vendors that are in the market today. Only those with a range of box models will survive.

Subscription Streaming and Download Media: Revenue and Market Share 2003 - 2006

AccuStream iMedia Research — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

A detailed market analysis of streaming media subscription and download services, revenue, market share and growth from 2003 through 2006. This report examines streaming and download music, sports, news, entertainment (including download movie services) and platform services revenue and subscription growth.

European Digital Pay TV Platforms 2004: Market assessment and forecasts to 2008

Screen Digest — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

This new report provides detailed historical data and five year forecasts for all key aspects of the pay TV markets in 21 Western and key Eastern European markets. 169 pages long and containing 237 charts, this essential report looks at the future of the European pay TV market and measures the progress of the migration of subscribers from analogue to digital pay TV services.

Digital TV Markets 2005: Developments in the Europe and the US to 2009

Datamonitor — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Digital TV Markets 2005 studies the growth of digital TV in Europe and the US - from 2004 to 2009. It reviews the key platforms of satellite, terrestrial and cable as well as the emerging IPTV services. The leading operators in each market are also discussed and their subscribers are forecasted. There is also an analysis and forecast of the PVR market in each country.

Asia Pacific IP-Based Video Services Market Analysis

In-Stat/MDR — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

While the growth momentum of other broadband value-add services markets remained stagnant, the Asia Pacific IP video services market swelled to US$131.5 million in 2004. The initial growth has generated much interest globally. Its low penetration rate, rising GDP, and increased spending dynamic all suggest good market potential during the forecast period (2004-2010). It is expected that IP-based video services market revenues in Asia will continue at a solid compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 78% from 2004 to 2010.

Vendor Strategies Critical to Successful IPTV Roll Out

The Diffusion Group — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

As the IPTV market heats up, and as solutions vendors position themselves to leverage market expansion, service operators must evaluate the long-term implications of initial vendor selection. Evaluating IPTV Vendor Strategies, early vendor decisions will have substantial impact on the scalability and openness of systems well beyond initial deployment. Whether selecting an end-to-end solution that promises to cover all the bases, or using components from multiple vendors, service operators looking to IPTV to complete triple-play offering should think long-term when selecting vendor partners for initial IPTV service deployments.

Global Mobile Broadcast Transmission Services Market

The Business Analysts Group — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Trend-setting carriers in Japan and South Korea are looking to satellites for broadcasting delivery of TV and even digital music content to handsets. But it's not just these two innovative markets, a few forward-looking mobile operators and manufacturers in Europe have also started trials of the technology. So there is no doubt about it, Mobile TV is coming and you need to be aware of its potential now.

Google, Google, Google!

eMarketer — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

One thing no one has to search for is Google. Open a newspaper or business magazine, turn on your television or computer, and changes are within a few minutes you'll see something concerning the search giant. And it still is, first and foremost, even before all the things it is about to morph into, the search giant. In July's monthly qSearch analysis of activity across competitive search engines, Google maintained its market share lead in the US search market with 36.5% of all the searches submitted, followed by Yahoo! at 30.5% and MSN at 15.5%.

Direct News Gathering for Internet Portals

Bloor Research Ltd. — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Almost all news and related comment presented on the Internet portals such as Yahoo! and AOL has been sourced from third party news providers, newspapers, wire services and broadcasting media. The Internet portals have merely exercised some editorial skills in selection and presentation of the material but to date there appears to be little editorial intervention over the content or commentary on the news.

IP Video Services: Analysis and Forecasts

Parks Associates — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

This report presents the dynamism involved in the IPTV space. IPTV has the potential to open new horizons for telcos. The revenue per customer could almost double by deploying a triple-play package. This report also plunges deeper into understanding the strategies that could help telcos proliferate in this market and maximize their market share.

Cable Industry - Personalization, Protection, Plus Video To Drive Premium Internet Subscription ...

In-Stat/MDR — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Video Content Services will become a leading edge portion of all Premium Subscription Services offered via the Internet. Companies that provide the Video Content itself will have multiple opportunities to earn revenues.

DSL ICs: Perfecting the Triple Play

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

IPTV 2005: Battle for the living room

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

The aim of this brief is to provide an overview of the current state of Internet Protocol TV (IPTV) development and deployment. This brief focuses on four case studies in Asia, in the Nordics and in North America. Although IPTV is still in its infancy and is an emerging technology, Datamonitor believes that IPTV has the potential to change the current TV landscape.

DSL ICs: Perfecting the Triple Play

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

This report analyzes the market for DSL physical layer ICs, focusing on ADSL (including ADSL2 and ADSL2+), VDSL and SHDSL. Key technology and market trends are discussed, such as the development of ADSL2+, the shift to VDSL2 and the potential for so-called "universal ports" that combine ADSL and VDSL functionality on the same chipset. The overall structure of the industry is analyzed, the first three quarters of 2005 ADSL IC, VDSL IC and SHDSL IC port shipments and market shares are provided for all of the vendors active in the market in 2005. Five-year forecasts, from 2005 to 2009, are provided for ADSL, VDSL and SHDSL for both CO and CPE ports and include port shipments, ASPs and revenues. This report will be particularly useful to product managers in DSL IC vendor companies, financial analysts covering the DSL IC market, and consultants advising clients in the DSL IC market.

Fiber to the Home in Asia: Analysis & Forecasts

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

This report is the first in TDG's year long series examining the Global Fiber to the Home (FTTH) markets. The decision to deploy FTTH in any market will be determined by the business case. More precisely, it is the service provider business case which defines if, when, and how much FTTH is deployed. Gone are the days of massive investment in new technologies based on vendor promises or technology visions. The telecommunications market is today much closer to the economists' view of a perfect marketplace in that FTTH is being subjected to the acid test of an unrelenting business case analysis.

2006 Global Digital Media - Convergence, Triple Play and IPTV

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Annual report on: Digital TV, iTV, broadband TV, IPTV, VoiP, cable TV, pay TV, VoD, media centres, FttH, convergence, DVR, PVR, branding, customer service, permission based marketing, regional overviews: Europe, USA, Asia, Canada, Australia, New Zealand.

Streaming Video 1998 - 2010: March To Mainstream

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Video streams have grown from 284.6 million served in 1998 to 18 billion served in 2005. The report traces the evolution of video online from its very beginnings, with events such as the Internet baby birth in 1998, open heart surgeries, Space Shuttle launches and a scattering of music and news programming. This report is an anthology, chronology and forecasting resource, with extensive and complete eight year-over-year comparative analysis by site, network, content category, media brand and bit rate.

Optical Component Market Opportunities, Strategies, and Forecasts, 2006 to 2012

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

As networks are implemented for triple play, they become complex, driving the need for fast transport based on optics. Manufacturers of communications and computer equipment are increasingly value the ability to provide integrated solutions for both opto-electronic components and integrated circuits. Growing capabilities in combining opto-electronic components and integrated circuits into single products position the market for rapid growth.

Mobile TV for Marketers: Monetizing the Smallest Screen

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

The Mobile TV for Marketers report goes beyond hopes and hype to reveal the solid structure behind this burgeoning new media channel. Mobile television burst onto the radar screens of carriers, content providers and a few marketers in 2005. A host of forecasts, pilot tests, initial launches and general agitation in the convergence industry leave little doubt that something major is going to happen with mobile TV, and sooner rather than later.

Streaming Media, IP TV, and Broadband Transport: Telecommunications Carriers and Entertainment ...

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Carriers will soon be offering video and other value-added services geared to spur spending in the consumer and business segments. In this market research report, Insight will examine streaming and other information and entertainment services. Streaming media--the IP transmission of on-demand rich media that gives the user the ability to listen to audio and view video and graphics animation files from the network without downloading the content--is but one of several technologies being used to deliver information and entertainment services. IPTV, in the context of current broadband transmission technology, will make it possible to move beyond the multicast "time-shift" capabilities of cable's video-on-demand models so as to deliver true interactivity to unicast, multicast, and broadcast audiences and give carriers a slice of the more than $250 billion forecasted to be spent each year on mass advertising. In this research report, Insight studies the role and many applications of IPTV and streaming in both the business and consumer markets.

Mobile TV: Broadcast and Multimedia (2nd Edition)

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Mobile TV: Broadcast and Multimedia - 2nd edition Strategic Report, provides you with a comprehensive analysis of the industry, emerging business models, handsets and devices as well as forecasts by technology and regions. Mobile TV identifies strengths and weaknesses in the mobile tv industry with comprehensive analysis of key value chain segments including technologies, devices and more.

Turning Content into Services: The Next Generation of IPTV

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

IPTV is entering a new phase of development, with a renewed focus on services rather than just content. To accommodate shifts in consumer demand, vendors must ensure operators have greater flexibility and control over the services they provide.

The Future of Convergence: New Devices, Services And Growth Opportunities

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

The digital revolution is being led by several industries, including semi-conductor, communications industry, entertainment, consumer electronics, and of course computer; key enabling technologies for the digital revolution include the conversion from analog to digital communications and the Internet Protocol (IP).

2006 Global FttH - How Long Can Telco's Hold Off?

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Annual report on: Fibre to the home (FttH, FttC, FttP), optical communications, ATM and IP developments, blown fibre, Ethernet, Passive Optical Networks (B-PON, E-PON, G-PON), switched digital video, MPEG, xDSL (VDSL, SDSL, ADSL), HFC, SDH/SONET, MPLS. Developments in: USA, Canada, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Latin America.

IPTV:The Global Picture

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

It all depends on where you look at it. In countries such as France, Spain and Italy, IPTV has the potential to be a genuine revenue-generating service as it fills a gap in the Pay-TV market. For countries like the US and the UK, however, the revenue potential for stand-alone IPTV services will be much more limited. The IPTV report looks at how the worldwide adoption of broadband is rapidly changing the picture for Internet Protocol TV (IPTV).

FTTH Deployment - When and Why?

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

This market report provides an inventory of the state of FTTx deployments around the globe: the players involved, the architecture utilised, coverage targets, services offered and subscriber bases. It also explores the technological progress made in VHS (very high-speed) and examines FTTx's positioning with respect to other technologies which are theoretically capable of offering very high bitrates (WiMAX, VDSL2, cable modem, PLC...). And, finally, after having identified those factors which are key to VHS development, the report delivers deployment scenarios for each of the world's major geographic zones, in terms of both growth prospects and VHS household penetration.

FttH Resistance Fading; Services Outrunning Cable and DSL

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Cable companies, DSL operators, national and international governments and a large part of the telecom industry are continuously questioning the need for consumer fiber networks. Despite market resistance, large cities are close to rolling out FttH, with Amsterdam leading the way.

Technology - Infrastructure - Last Mile 2 - Fibre - FTTP - Passive Optical Networks

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Fibre to the Premises is the most advanced last-mile broadband technology, encompasses Fibre to the Home, Business and Building. We introduce the major standards organisations in this field and discuss the needs of customers and carriers. The PON architecture is described in detail, including its ability to carry a hundred or so RF analogue and digital video channels on a separate wavelength.

Global - Digital Media - Broadband TV (IPTV)

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Cable TV Head-Ends: Fixed Mobile Convergence (FMC) Powers Cable TV Counterpunch to IPTV

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

This report provides detailed forecasts for the number of headends, QAM hubs, and FMC infrastructures being newly built, as well as upgrades of existing locations. In-Stat expects that the value of Internet Protocol infrastructure equipment will grow to more than US$ 2.1 billion in 2010.

Download Monitoring - Web Users' Downloading Behaviour and Consumption Patterns

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

The first ever report of this scale on current usage of legal and unauthorised downloading applications in the United States, France and the UK. That a substantial number of broadband subscribers use P2P applications regularly is a well-entrenched reality on the web. As measured by us, at the end of 2005 the percentage totals 38% for France, 16% for the UK and 10% for the Unites States.

World Video Encoders Markets

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

This Frost & Sullivan analysis titled World Video Encoders Market presents a comprehensive overview of video encoders used in applications including broadcast and enterprise. Based on extensive research and inputs gathered from leading vendors, service providers, and system integrators, this study provides insights into market and technology trends, pricing trends, as well as vendor profiles. In this study, Frost & Sullivans expert analysts thoroughly examine the following markets/applications/technologies: MPEG-2, AVC/ VC1 standard-definition and high-definition encoders.

Staying Bullish: The East Asian IPTV Market

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Due to the tendency towards service integration worldwide, telecoms see the multimedia applications of IPTV services as key opportunities for future revenue growth. As a result, global telecoms have been increasing investment in the IPTV sector in 2006, especially those in East Asia. With ISPs and telecoms such as Yahoo! BB, NTT, KDDI, PCCW, China Netcom, China Telecom, Chunghwa Telecom, KT, and Hanaro continuing to upgrade bandwidth for their services, it is anticipated that East Asian IPTV services will heat up further in the future. This report will discuss the current status of IPTV services in East Asia.

Mobile Advertising, More Money: Dissecting Next Generation MNO Advertising Models

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Suffering from a devalued proposition and diminished audience via traditional media, advertisers are shopping around for better promotional avenues. For brands that have recently discovered the power of the World Wide Web, the leap of imagination to mobile is not a hard one to make. Still, the potential of this opportunity, and the business models that would make mobile advertising work remain difficult to fully grasp.

World Media and Application Server Markets

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

This Frost & Sullivan research service titled World Application and Media Server Markets provides an analysis of VoIP carrier application and media server infrastructure products, including factors impacting the markets, revenue forecasts, and vendor market shares.

2006-2007 European Telecoms, Mobile and Broadband - Overviews

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

This annual report presents the latest statistical and analytical overview of Telecoms in Europe, including the ten new European Union (EU) access countries, together with Russia, Belarus, Moldova, and the Ukraine. The report provides important data on telecoms expansion and integraion within the region, encompassing established and vital developing markets.

Apple iPhone: Looking Past the Hype

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Apple announced the release of its long-anticipated iPhone to an adoring world on January 9, 2007 and, unlike many other products, seems to have exceeded even the most optimistic expectations. But will it have a significant impact on the mobile phone market, on the mobile carriers or the mobile music market? This report puts the iPhone in perspective in both the mobile phone markets and the portable media player markets.

Apple Inc., quarterly review

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Quarterly review of Apple inc.'s performance, updated to include the name change, introduction of the iPhone and other major events in the company. TOC available on request (bonafide requests only!) Please request an update upon purchase.

Maximizing Returns on IPTV

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

BIA Financial Network's report "Maximizing Returns on IPTV" examines the financial incentives, risks and investment costs for companies considering advanced broadband technologies to an increasingly larger market of high-speed Internet homes.

IPTV: FTTH, FTTN, Digital Cable - Ready for the Future Digital Home?

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

U.S. IPTV comes in many flavors. It is not just about the well publicized moves by Verizon and AT&T. IPTV can also be found in hundreds of communities using one of several network technologies. IPTV will be increasingly found in cable systems, too.

Technology - Internet 6 - Applications and Protocols

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

We discuss Telnet and FTP and their secure, encrypted replacements SSH, SCP and SFTP. We then discuss Usenet's NTTP Network News Protocol, Internet Relay Chat (IRC) and commercial Instant Messenger systems. We describe and compare file and printer networking protocols NFS (Network File System) and the Microsoft-compatible SMB. Finally, we discuss peer-to-peer file sharing and anonymity networks, including Bittorrent and Tor.

User-Generated Content: Opportunities for Wireless Operators

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

"I feel pressure, you feel pressure." This declaration by 'Bus Uncle', an irate senior citizen caught on camera in Hong Kong and posted on YouTube, could also apply to media owners. They have been largely caught unawares by the growth of such sites as Flickr, YouTube, OhMyNews and MySpace. Their growth stems from both better broadband availability and the increased scope for tribalism, identity expression and personalisation that user-generated content provides. Paul Saffo of the marvellously titled Institute of the Future notes that this could herald a 'Cambrian explosion' of creativity: a flowering of expressive diversity on the scale of the eponymous proliferation of biological species 530 million years ago. So what does this trend mean for wireless carriers? Neale Anderson looks at the implications.

Australia - Digital Media - Revenue Opportunities

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

The most hotly debated topic in the digital media industry is how to make money. While the telco industry is still complaining about this the media industry has made some quantum leaps. On one hand, this has been driven by role models such as Google, Yahoo, YouTube, eBay, Skype and others. But the traditional media companies have made great progress also, using their traditional media to launch events and then supplementing them with broadband-based services such as portals, blogs, vpods, chat-rooms, SMS, etc. Attracting people to these events and services involves new advertising models, permission-based marketing and premium sales activities.

ECI Telecom - Hi-FOCuS 5 (Product Advisor)

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

ECI Telecoms Hi-FOCuS 5 series, the companys IP/Ethernet-based access platform, offers very high bandwidth/throughput capacity as well as FTTx/GPON support, making it a strong candidate for operators looking to deploy IPTV/triple play services. This report contains insight and analysis of the product or service strengths and weaknesses, list of buying criteria and how the product or service fares in each category, and a comprehensive table of product or service metrics and specifications. This report is useful for purchasers who need to evaluate products, or as a source of competitive intelligence for vendors.

Fttp: The New Standard and How It's Changing Already!

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

On May 29, 2003, the three largest RBOCs (BellSouth, AT&T, and Verizon) announced that they had adopted a common set of technical specifications for the delivery of fiber-to-the-premises (FTTP). Since then, FTTP has become the "gold standard" in local access. Verizon is installing FTTP BPONs at a rate of 3,000,000 per year. It appears other major telcos are ready to jump on this bandwagon, and many smaller telcos are installing similar access architectures across the country. AT&T is installing FTTN (and some FTTP) at the rate of about 2,000,000 per year with a speed-up promised.

IPTV The Telco's New Light Sword

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

While FTTP has been the biggest telecommunications story for the last couple of years (first as a potential and now in deployment) next year's story is going to be that the RBOCs are moving into residential video delivery in a big way. This was very clear in this year's SuperComm in Chicago. Everyone there seemed to be selling IPTV or something associated with it. After so much testing, learning, false starts and failures, the RBOCs are really committing to a massive effort to compete on a network basis in residential video delivery!

High-definition Set-top Boxes and Chipsets: The European Market

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

This is the third report to focus on the roll-out of high-definition across the audiovisual industries, and focuses on the set-top box business and the market for HD video decoding chips. With the number of HD-ready households in the 17 top western European markets projected to reach 82m by 2010, we forecast a significant market for HD set-top boxes for satellite, cable, IPTV and terrestrial pay-TV platforms.

IPTV Global Forecast -2007 to 2011

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

This latest forecast is an update to the IPTV Global Forecast - 2006 to 2010 published October 2006. It incorporates the most recent information on IPTV deployments, including: -The current and planned deployments of IPTV services by large carriers in Europe. -The current and planned IPTV deployments by competitive and smaller carriers in Europe. -The current state of IPTV deployments at AT&T, and Verizon in the U.S. -The initiation of IPTV trials in China and India. -The success of a number of early IPTV deployments in Canada, Europe, and Asia.

Analyzing Apple: Beyond The Computer

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

This product takes into account Apple's April 25, 2007 announcement that it will defer revenue on Apple TV and iPhone products over 24 months Coming out of a Christmas selling season when it sold more than 21 million iPods, Apple dropped a bomb at MacWorld in January.

World Carrier Switch and Router Markets

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

The Frost & Sullivan research service titled World Carrier Switch and Router Markets provides insights into the current trends in this market on a global basis, the factors influencing the current growth in the market, and the market segments that are contributing the most revenues to the total market.

Canadian IPTV Services Market

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

The Frost & Sullivan research service titled IPTV-Personalizing Television: Canadian IPTV Services Market provides insights into the market for IPTV services and set-top boxes as part of the residential broadband and CPE markets. In this research, Frost & Sullivan's expert analysts thoroughly examine the following markets: broadband, consumer services, IPTV, and residential CPE.

Mobitv: Case Study

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Mobile television in the US has gained market significance in the last two years, fuelled to a large extent by Sprint's Power Vision offering and MobiTV. While it is still early days for mobile TV, the pioneering work of MobiTV provides some valuable feedback on the development of this nascent industry.

IPTV in Asia: Carriers Start the Battle

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

With a warm up period over the past few years, Asia/Pacific IPTV subscriber numbers have increased quickly. There were 2.7 million subscribers by the end of 2006, an 87.4% growth rate from 2005. The Asia/Pacific IPTV market's development has remained diversified. Mature markets include Japan and Hong Kong, with approximately 60% of the total subscribers in 2006. They are expected to continuously take the lead in the regional IPTV development process.

Global - Digital Media - Broadband TV (IPTV)

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

There is still confusion in the market in relation to broadband TV. While there are certainly opportunities for 'TV and VoD' applications, the future will be more along the lines of content produced by the users and viewers themselves. So far the first developments have been very much along the lines of the more traditional services. Customers however are more interested in the broadband video applications than TV. This report provides an introduction to broadband TV, including information on streaming video. The report also includes BuddeComm's analyses and an outline of key developments in the market. It provides a global and regional overview and includes statistics and forecasts for the IPTV market

Video Encoders - Global Strategic Business Report

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Video Encoders in Millions of US$. The end-use segments analyzed are Broadcast and Cable TV, Satellite TV, Internet Protocol Television (IPTV), and Enterprise & Private Networks. The report provides separate comprehensive analytics for the North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World.

Worldwide Mobile Video Infrastructure

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Mobile Video Services are the "hot topic" in the cellular telephone industry, its technology ecosystem, and with partners who wish to deliver video Content. This market is very complicated, and it will take quite a few more years to completely sort itself out. In-Stat expects that the worldwide value of the equipment used by the transmission sites for Broadcast-Specific Overlay Networks will have a worldwide value of about US$216 million during 2011. China could dramatically change this value if one of their proposed systems "turns on" earlier than expected.