In the run-up to MCW 2013, we interviewed Lonnie Schilling, newly appointed CEO of Swedish software company Birdstep Technology, that provides smart mobile connectivity and security solutions. CTOIC: What do you see as the key theme for MWC in 2013? Lonnie: Well as in previous years, there are going to be many themes in 2013, but a
The importance of the home gateway in the age of OTT, it will be a key enabler of Big Data.
I wrote this blog entry in planning my visit of the BBWF 2012 show floor. OTT is creating a deep shift in the TV value chain. Most cord cutters or thinners actually leave their traditional pay TV service to go somewhere else, or trade down to a cheaper subscription. Someone out there is profiting. Even
2020 lookout for value added services
According to Oliver Johnson, CEO of Point Topic, Consumer Value Added Services (VAS) Revenues are to Triple to $420 Billion in 2020. Wow! Tripling in 10 years is a compound annual growth rate of about 14%. Johnson used the following graphic during a presentation at CommunicAsia 2012 earlier this week: Source Point Topic (CommunicAsia 2012)
OTT White paper
Long version of the June 2012 Viaccess-Orca (now VO), Harmonic and Broadpeak White Paper on the technical challenges and business imperatives of OTT.
IPTV is dead long live OTTIPTV
Yes I know I’ve said it before, but one day every one will!
IP&TV World Forum 2012 preview
Companies, people, event I will be seeing (or wish I was) in London March 20-22 2012.
IP&TV World Forum MENA report Part 2/2
This second report form this year’s IP&TV World Forum in Dubai covers in detail the Selevision solution for OTT and operator branded IPTV services. There is also a description of Mariner Partners xVu product demonstration and Anevia’s adaptive bit rate solution.
UAE incumbent goes OTT – IP&TV World Forum MENA report – Part 1/2 – Etisalat
General impressions of the IP&TV World Forum in Dubai – Part 1 of 2. Special focus on Etisalat’s new OTT offering.