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Addressing the Limitations of Ethernet and PoE
October 20, 2016 - 2:37 PM - First standardized in 1983 as IEEE 802.3 today's Ethernet technology with its several variations, is ubiquitous as the de facto transport technology for IP networking. The technology has been continuously developed and enhanced over the decades since its initial implementations. Among the latest expansions is the capability to transmit electrical power over the network cabling along with the data. To date, Power-over-Ethernet (PoE) technology has vastly expanded the kinds of applications that system integrators and installers can support. Many more are expected to emerge
TMC Announces Winners of the 2016 Cable Spotlight Product of the Year Awards
October 6, 2016 - 3:00 PM - TMC - a global, integrated media company helping clients build communities in print, in person and online, announced today the winners of the 2016 Cable Spotlight Product of the Year Award.
X2O Releases Latest Version of Platform
October 31, 2014 - 4:43 PM - X2O recently announced that it had released the latest version of its media platform. With this update, it will be possible to create TV-quality graphics, integrate with social media, tie in to other platforms and connect to real-time data sources.
Numericable Acquisition of SFR Approved
October 31, 2014 - 12:01 PM - French cable TV operator Numericable's purchase of Vivendi's SFR mobile operation has been approved, conditionally, by the French Competition Authority.
Bright House Partners with Rosen Hotels & Resorts
October 28, 2014 - 8:54 AM - Bright House Networks Enterprise Solutions recently announced that it will provide Metro Ethernet connectivity among three convention hotels and four leisure hotels of Rosen Hotels & Resorts, an Orlando-based hospitality group.
Why Sports Will Matter in OTT Video Environment
October 27, 2014 - 10:17 AM - Industry executives have some ideas about how content demand could change over the next decade as linear and on-demand offerings shift. Prerecorded content (songs, movies, TV series) already has moved substantially in the direction of on-demand access.
Google Chromecast V.2 Due Soon
October 23, 2014 - 4:08 PM - Google Chromecast caused a big splash when it came out last year, as consumers flocked to the $35 streaming dongle that plugs into a TV's HDMI port. Since then, users have sent 650 million requests to cast content via the gadget.
MobiTV's Solution Expands Deutsche Telekom's Streaming Service
October 21, 2014 - 11:10 AM - MobiTV, a company that provides live and on-demand multi-screen TV services, recently announced that its nVR software solution is powering Deutsche Telekom's Entertain to go streaming service. With the solution, subscribers using Entertain to go services can store the recorded programs in the cloud and watch them on any mobile device.
Sandvine OutReach's New Version Announced
October 20, 2014 - 3:04 PM - Sandvine, a provider of intelligent network policy control solutions for fixed, mobile, and converged operators, recently announced the newest version of Sandvine OutReach, a subscriber communications and interaction product that provides operators with device-agnostic tools to interact with subscribers.
Week in Review: HBO, CBS and Netflix in OTT Extravaganza
October 18, 2014 - 7:00 AM - There are ten million broadband-only homes in the U.S., and media companies going after that segment of the market has become a thing this week.
CBS Debuts $5.99 OTT Video Service
October 16, 2014 - 4:51 PM - There are ten million broadband-only homes in the U.S., and media companies going after that segment of the market has become a thing this week. Just a day after premium cable doyenne HBO announced a plan to launch an over-the-top (OTT) streaming video offering, top broadcaster CBS has made an OTT move of its own.
SoftBank Increases Online Content with Acquisition of DramaFever
October 16, 2014 - 1:35 PM - The dramatic rise of Netflix is forcing content providers to reassess their delivery method. According to a recent comScore report, 44 percent of millennials (18-34 age demographic) watch TV on desktop computers and 49 percent watch TV on tablets, which clearly explains why Netflix is doing so well. This fact has not escaped companies that have a digital presence, and as one of the largest Internet and media companies in the world, SoftBank is acquiring DramaFever Corp. to increase its content library around the world.
Where is Netflix in Product Life Cycle?
October 16, 2014 - 9:04 AM - How much more growth can Netflix expect in its most-mature markets? Extrapolating from recent comments by Reed Hastings, Netflix CEO, about double the number of subscribers it already has gotten, ultimately.
A Fix for Comcast Customer Service/Satisfaction: Focus First on the Network
October 16, 2014 - 8:41 AM - With the age-old service outage and interruption problems that have been common with Comcast, the company's top customer-focused execs might want to first focus on eliminating issues with the underlying network infrastructure.
Netflix Begins to Build a 4K Business Model; Will Networks Follow?
October 16, 2014 - 6:55 AM - Netflix is starting to craft a real business model around 4K entertainment, announcing that it is offering the $12 "Action" family plan, a $3 premium over the standard streaming subscription, for access to UltraHD content.
TV24 Uses Survey Anyplace for Collecting User Feedback
October 15, 2014 - 5:03 PM - TV24 Group, the company behind an app that provides users with the TV listings in their location around the world, has announced its decision to use Survey Anyplace to gain better insight into its user's viewing habits. Survey Anyplace provides an infrastructure of mobile surveys and quizzes that can be embedded in apps easily and for free, allowing TV24 Group gain indescribably useful feedback in real time.
Netflix Begins to Build 4K Business Model
October 15, 2014 - 1:49 PM - Netflix is starting to craft a real business model around 4K entertainment, announcing that it is offering the $12 "Action" family plan, a $3 premium over the standard streaming subscription, for access to UltraHD content.
Cable News: Digital is the Lifeline as Viewership Declines
October 15, 2014 - 1:12 PM - Cable news would appear to be at a crossroads: with viewership (and ad revenue) steadily declining, where is the future business model for the 24-hour news cycle? It would appear that digital offers perhaps the best way forward amid a shifting sea of changing consumption habits.
In a Tough Midterm Election Year, Political Advertising Spirals Out of Control
October 15, 2014 - 1:09 PM - As we as a nation hurtle headlong into the midterm elections and a rash of high-profile gubernatorial races (Wendy Davis, anyone?), there has been a dramatic increase in political ad spending, driven by factors both cultural and technological, including the impact of the controversial Citizens United Supreme Court decision.
HBO Will Launch Stand-Alone US Streaming Service in 2015
October 15, 2014 - 12:41 PM - A crack in the linear video dam is opening. HBO will offer a stand-alone streaming service in the United States in 2015, according to Richard Plepler, Time Warner chairman and CEO.
Millennials Watch 33 Percent of TV on Digital (Non-TV) Platforms
October 14, 2014 - 4:22 PM - The best-case scenario for TV content owners is consumers watching shows, but today it's happening in ways that are harder to measure.
North American Carrier, Cable Wi-Fi Hotspots Market to Grow Through 2018: iGR
October 14, 2014 - 3:08 PM - According to a new study conducted by the market research firm iGR, the WiFi hotpot market is set to grow substantially over the next several years
Ofcom Expects 2015 TV White Spaces Commercialization
October 13, 2014 - 11:03 AM - Ofcom says the United Kingdom will likely be the first country in Europe to authorize use of TV white spaces technology on a commercial basis, some time in 2015.
TV White Spaces in 'All of the Above' Spectrum, Platform Future
October 10, 2014 - 9:16 AM - TV white spaces trials in the United Kingdom are testing a range of applications, such as Internet access for rural communities, local services similar to Wi-Fi, wireless video streaming and support for machine-to-machine networks.
NBA & ESPN Crafting Standalone OTT Service
October 9, 2014 - 7:26 AM - In further proof that there's opportunity in live sports beyond traditional TV, the NBA and ESPN have agreed to create a standalone streaming service with live games and surrounding content for those pro basketball fans that don't want to pay for cable packages to watch hoops.