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OTT is keeping network operators on their toes, believes Eckhart Zollner of Jasco Group 19 March 2015
From converged multimedia services such as High Definition (HD) audio and video on to social platforms, screen sharing, VoD platforms and other bandwidth-intensive, high data volume services, OTT has revolutionized data consumption. OTTs essentially create virtual communities and virtual networks, connecting millions of people, generating huge data volumes, and making significant profit, without the need …
Net Neutrality : Internet the Way You Want It, Not the ISP 12 March 2015
With a sharp 3-2 Democrats over Republicans vote, the Federal Communications Commission has laid out a new parameter for internet regulations, subtly replacing the broadband service providers with the Government regulator as the new internet gatekeepers. Backed by internet giants like Netflix and Twitter, the ‘Net Neutrality’ debate formed its premise on Title II of …
Net Neutrality decision is ‘crazy’, says Jeb Bush 09 March 2015
Former Florida governor Jeb Bush said Saturday that he opposes the Federal Communications Commission’s attempts to regulate broadband Internet providers. Echoing arguments made by cable companies and many Republicans in Congress, the likely 2016 GOP presidential candidate argued that the FCC’s decision last month to approve the strongest-ever rules on net neutrality would “stifle competition, stifle …
Internet TV will replace traditional broadcasts by 2030, says Netflix rep 25 February 2015
In a coming together of manufacturers such as Samsung, Sony, Panasonic and LG with content producers such as Disney and Netflix to ensure the user has enough UHD content to watch on their UHD devices. A Netflix rep took to the stage to discuss the importance of this partnership. It was explained that every step of the …
Go cable-free, choose VOD : Max Byres, BrandPost 17 February 2015
The FCC’s most recent #report on the cost of cable found that the price of expanded basic cable service increased by 5.1 percent in 2012, and additional reports show that those prices have continued to rise, unabated, ever since. Millions of consumers are now cutting the cord that provides television services while keeping the one that …
Jay Samit of SeaChange International pitches for VOD, raises hopes 13 February 2015
Jay Samit, CEO, SeaChange International believes Video-on-Demand is rapidly gaining on the in-theater release. People watch movies virtually anywhere, on laptops, smartphones, through cable-on-demand or Netflix/Hulu-style subscription services. According to Rentrak, on-demand movies and TV generated $1.18 billion this year, up 46 percent from the year before. Subscription-based services services jumped 36 percent, to $3.2 billion …
