Chile’s Telefónica del Sur, part of the Grupo Gtd telecommunications group, has deployed a VideoBRIDGE end-to-end monitoring and analysis system which includes Bridge Technologies’ VB220 probes for advanced digital media monitoring of its IPTV services. Chile’s fourth-largest telecommunications company and the country’s first to introduce IPTV services, Telefónica del Sur offers Internet, cellular, and fixed […]

WINNING CONNECTIONS Telco TV in the US was the ‘new kid on the block’ in terms of multi-channel distribution, competing with cable and satellite for subscribers, often as part of a triple-play package. It now faces additional threats from OTT providers and Connected TVs. According  to industry experts, it is nevertheless well placed to  benefit […]

HOTELS CHECK INTO IP From the early days of IPTV, much focus has been on large-scale deployments. Behind the headlines, using IPTV to deliver in-room entertainment is proving a boon to the hospitality industry and is also increasingly used by organisations to distribute video content throughout buildings and sites. How have players in the sector […]

VOYAGE OF DISCOVERY With an ever-increasing amount of content available to the TV viewer, the challenge is now greater than ever to ensure that it can not only be accessed readily, but is relevant to the viewer’s preferences. Colin Mann discovers some answers from a range of industry experts. Download Content Search feature

STB SURVEY 2011 Some regulators and industry players seem determined that the future of the set-top box may be limited, to be replaced by other devices or The Cloud. Euromedia spoke to major manufacturers and their supply partners to find out about current offerings and future prospects. Download STB survey

HOME TRUTHS In a world of potential Over The Top providers, implementing the Home Gateway is vital for service providers who want to maintain customer loyalty and enhance their services and monetisation opportunities. But with a myriad of in-home and portable devices to connect, and an array of content types, this is no easy task. […]

SPECIAL DELIVERY The exponential growth of video traffic is placing additional demands on carrier and service provider networks. Recent acquisitions and alliances suggest the demand for OTT-delivered content will only continue to rise. How will the different elements in the online video delivery chain develop to meet customer requirements and expectations? What lies ahead for […]

FINDING A NICHE Prospective channels seeking a niche audience that can be monetised via subscriptions, donations or targeted advertising now have another route to market with OTT and Connected TV allowing them to ‘market test’ their TV proposition, potentially on the way to  becoming significant broadcast players. Colin Mann talks to some of the providers […]

CONNECTED TV KILLS THE IPTV STAR? The recent International Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas saw major CE manufacturers announce a host of Connected TV initiatives. With leading US cable MSOs nailing their colours to the Connected TV mast, can the managed IPTV services of telco players survive in the app-driven, ‘TV Everywhere’ era? Colin […]

THE MIDDLE EAST: CONTRAST AND OPPORTUNITY IN TV STILL EXISTS The Middle East appears to be a lucrative market which is attracting international content players with a number of local providers fighting it out over distribution. Chris Forrester reports on the realities of how new and established players are grasping the opportunities of the new […]