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Mobile World Congress 201925-28 February 2019 | Barcelona, SpainMeet our Media & Technology analysts at Mobile World Congress 2019.
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Safety Challenges in Operating Drones Beyond the Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS)December 14, 2018There are many challenges that a service provider needs to face in order to utilize drone (UAVs) capabilities.
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Quantum communicationFebruary 22, 2017Quantum computing, although still in its initial stages, is not a myth anymore and the first commercial deployments should be available in the next 10-15 years. It is still a work in progress but several large corporations including NASA, Google, IBM and Microsoft have all publicly announced investments in quantum computing research. Additionally, Universities and research institutions are supporting their efforts. In the US, IARPA and USRA announced several grants for speeding up the process of building blocks for universal quantum computing and exploring its benefits.Subscribers Only
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CDN Industry Trends - an insight into data transmission services and operatorsMay 09, 2016This report described the CDN industry trends in the broadband and video technology sector, covering broadband & video infrastucture, managed services and data transmission. It includes overview of major companies.Subscribers Only
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Terrestrial TV and WRC-15January 17, 2016Terrestrial television provision is a vital component in today’s technology industry, contributing revenues of $5.5 billion, which is expected to increase by a further $1.8 billion by 2020. On top of this with the ITU setting a 'soft' analogue switch off (ASO) and digital switch over (DSO) date of the 17th of June 2015 for its Regions, service providers all over the world have been decommissioning old analogue technologies and investing in installing digital equipment, in the anticipation that they will be able to offer a greater quality of service to their existing customer base over at least the next decade. However, it was predicted long before 2015, that many countries will not be able to set their digital transmissions up in the next several years, hence, they could not meet the ITU’s deadline.
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TiVo has acquired CubiwareJune 17, 2015Set-top box (STB) and TV software vendor TiVo has acquired Cubiware; a Polish STB middleware provider. Cubiware will enable TiVo to address emerging market opportunities outside its traditional, mature and saturated pay TV markets. On the surface it provides TiVo with access to a customer base in emerging markets, but the rationale behind the acquisition may have much deeper strategic underpinnings.
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Microsoft unveils Windows 10January 26, 2015Under the banner of Windows 10, Microsoft is on the verge of deploying a single operating system that spans – and indeed draws together – the company’s PC, tablet, mobile, and gaming hardware platforms.
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Sony and Samsung partner on PlayStation NowDecember 30, 2014Sony’s PlayStation Now service is being brought to a range of 2015-year Samsung Smart TV sets. The PlayStation Now gaming platform – which remains in beta in the US and Canada – presently allows PS4, PS3, PS Vita, PS TV, and Bravia TV owners to stream a selection of PS3 titles to their Sony devices. Rental prices – which remain in-flux – currently range from USD 1.99 to USD 19.99, and vary as a function of a rental length.
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HBO goes out-of-houseDecember 17, 2014HBO will outsource the core backend platform of its yet-to-launch, standalone OTT service. The company has not signaled whether the decision to rely on a third party managed service provider – MLB Advanced Media– will impinge upon the running of its HBO Go or HBO Nordic streaming operations.Subscribers Only
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Eutelsat expands its Latin America footprint by taking over SatmexAugust 01, 2013Eutelsat Communications (Eutelsat), the satellite operator with third largest satellite fleet is buying 100 per cent of Satellite Mexicanos (Satmex) for an enterprise value of $1,142m. The price...
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Alphasat for Inmarsat and ESA launchedJuly 28, 2013Alphasat, a joint project between Inmarsat and the European Space Agency (ESA), was launched by Arianespace on 25 July 2013. It is considered as one of the heaviest payloads ever lifted off to space,...
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Ericsson to acquire Red Bee MediaJuly 01, 2013Swedish technology provider Ericsson intends to strengthen its market position in the media managed services by acquiring Red Bee Media, one of the leading media broadcast services in the UK. The acquisition,...
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Intelsat launches EpicMay 22, 2013The Defence, Space and Security division of US aerospace company Boeing will build another four satellites for global satellite operator Intelsat to include in its 'Epic' fleet. Epic is planned as Intelsat's...
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First satellite LNB that converts broadcast signals to IP-video at the dishMay 14, 2013SES, Inverto, Abilis, and MaxLinear have designed the first satellite antenna low-noise block (LNB) down-converter, which turns RF-modulated satellite television broadcasts directly into IP video streams. This...
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Kit Digital to file for Chapter 11April 24, 2013Video solutions provider and systems integrator Kit Digital will file for bankruptcy under Chapter 11. Under Chapter 11, Kit's corporate reorganization will be backed by the firm's three largest shareholders...
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Nokia/Microsoft Alliance Carries Downside for Cell Phone GiantFebruary 14, 2011Nokia Corp.’s agreement with Microsoft Corp. to make Windows Phone 7 its principal operating system is likely to have a negative near-term impact on the mobile handset leader’s smart phone shipments. With the announcement of the deal, Nokia is eliminating any incentive for consumers and developers to buy into its existing smart phone products, which are based on its Symbian and MeeGo operating systems.
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Tablets Become Epicenter for ConvergenceDecember 14, 2010After decades of discussion, the convergence of consumer, computer and communications is finally becoming a reality with the arrival of Apple Inc.’s iPad and competing tablets, a development that will have massive implications for the technology world, spurring competition not only among varying types of products—but among entire industries, according to the market research firm iSuppli, now part of IHS Inc. (NYSE: IHS).
“The definition of convergence has changed over time, with the latest version describing it as voice, video and data services being delivered to the home vis-à-vis broadband networks and the new services that would result from this confluence,” said William Kidd, director and principal analyst, financial services for iSuppli. -
iPad Spurs eBook Reader Price WarJune 23, 2010The move by Barnes & Noble as well as Amazon to slash the prices of their eBook readers reflects a fundamental change in their business strategy intended to counter the rising competitive pressure from Apple Inc.’s iPad.
Barnes & Noble on Monday slashed nearly $60 off the $199 prices of Nook eBook reader. Hours later, Amazon dropped the retail price on the Kindle eBook reader to $189, down from $259. Not coincidentally, Apple launched its iBook application, making the free reader software available on the iPad, iPhone and iPod.
“With these cuts, eBook readers from Barnes & Noble as well as Amazon now are priced at about the breakeven level with their Bill of Materials (BOM) and manufacturing costs, according to iSuppli’s Teardown Analysis Service,” said William Kidd, director and principal analyst, financial services for iSuppli.
