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Broadpeak CEO Jacques Le Mancq Reveals How Multicast ABR Creates New Opportunities for Network Service Providers Through Technicolor's HERO Program
Network service providers (NSPs) must expand beyond their traditional role of simply providing programming to the living room television and give subscribers robust quality of experience (QoE) anywhere, anytime and on every consumer device, says Jacques Le Mancq, President and CEO, Broadpeak, in a podcast interview for journalists.
CUJO AI's Einaras von Gravrock Describes Bringing a Multi-solution, AI-driven Software and Security Platform to NSPs Via Technicolor's HERO Program
As consumers access the Internet with a plethora of new devices and apps, the chaos created by increasingly savvy cybercriminals -- and other bad actors -- poses a clear and present danger to the most sensitive personal information, says Einaras von Gravrock, Co-founder and CEO of CUJO AI, in a podcast interview for journalists.
Technicolor's Gary Gutknecht Discusses How New HERO Partner Program Accelerates Flow of Innovation to Network Service Providers
Technicolor (www.technicolor.com) has announced a new strategic partnership program that will provide operators with rapid access to innovative technologies and offerings that will stimulate new revenue streams and lay the foundation for competitive differentiation, says Gary Gutknecht, Chief Technology Officer at Technicolor Connected Home, in a podcast interview for journalists.
Technicolor's Eric Rutter Describes How North American Cable Industry is Responding to Changing Consumer Dynamics and New Economics of Component Costs
As new competitive dynamics and shifting consumer behaviors change the economic landscape for the Network Service Provider community, new go-to-market strategies that leverage partnerships across the value-chain will be critical to the future operations of North American cable providers.
Technicolor's Sandra Carvalho Discusses How Engagement in Entertainment and Advertising is Changing in a Technology-driven, Multi-platform World
Organizations that master how to harness new technologies and platforms to engage with audiences in an authentic manner across an array of technologies and media platforms will be the only ones poised for success in the constantly changing entertainment and advertising arena, says Sandra Carvalho, Chief Marketing Officer at Technicolor, in a podcast interview for journalists.
Nearly Every Enterprise Will Be Digital Native By 2023, IDC Predicts
As IT and business leaders gear up for the next phase of development in digital transformation (DX), enterprises have embarked on a race to expand their digital innovation capabilities to compete and thrive in the rapidly digitizing global economy, according to new research from International Data Corp. (IDC). Increasingly, organizations are unleashing "multiplied innovation" through expanded digital reach, pervasive intelligence, exploding app and service development, evolving customer expectations, and ambient trust and security.
8K TV Shipments to Reach More Than 400,000 in 2019, IHS Markit Says
After declining unit-shipment volumes in 2017, global TV shipments are forecast to grow 3.6 percent year over year in 2018, with additional 1.4 percent growth in 2019, according to a new report from business information provider IHS Markit.
Only One-Third of Cord-Cutters Plan to Use Paid OTT Services as a Substitute for Pay-TV: Parks Associates
Over-the-top (OTT) video and pay-TV research from Parks Associates shows that consumer perception of a poor value proposition in pay TV remains the top trigger for changing, downgrading, or cancelling services.
European Mobility Services Market Value to Reach Nearly $325 Billion in 2022, IDC Says
European spending on mobility solutions is forecast to reach $293 billion in 2018, according to a new update to the Worldwide Semiannual Mobility Spending Guide from International Data Corporation (IDC). IDC expects the market to post a five-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 2.4 percent, leading to spending in excess of $325 billion in 2022.
Mobility-as-a-Service Revenues to Exceed $11 Billion By 2023, Juniper Research Finds
Revenues generated by the use of Mobility-as-a-Service (MaaS) platforms, which integrate multi-modal transport services (including buses, taxis, rail and metro), will exceed $11 billion by 2023, a new study from Juniper Research reveals. This is up from an estimated $100 million in 2018 and is an average annual growth of 156 percent.
Smart Home Growth is Disrupting Home Services Industries, ABI Research Says
Demand for smart home devices and systems continued to soar over the past six months creating the bedrock for a coming wave of new smart home services and revenue streams, according to a new report from ABI Research.
Gaming Headset Market to Exceed 50 Percent Growth in 2018: Futuresource Consulting
The video gaming headset market is on track to grow more than 50 percent this year, achieving a global market value of $1.2 billion, according to a new industry report from Futuresource Consulting.
Gartner Identifies Seven Digital Disruptions CIOs Might Not See Coming
Gartner, Inc. recently revealed seven digital disruptions that organizations may not be prepared for. These include several categories of disruption, each of which represents a significant potential for new disruptive companies and business models to emerge.
Next-Generation Driving Technology Puts CE Companies in the Driver's Seat: Futuresource Consulting
As the automotive and entertainment worlds continue to converge, with next-generation driving technology is transforming the automotive market, according to new research from Futuresource Consulting.
IT Outsourcing Popularity Declines, According to New Computer Economics Report
IT outsourcing has long been hailed as a bottom-line friendly strategy for companies of all sizes – but new research from Computer Economics reveals new business imperatives that threaten to turn that Conventional Wisdom on its head.
J.D. Power's Jim Miller Describes the Critical Role of Digital Customer Experience Transformation in Retail Banking Environments
As digital channels increasingly displace traditional brick-and-mortar access to financial transactions, customer experience (CX) management and transformation is becoming a critical capability for large financial institutions, says Jim Miller, Vice President of the Banking and Credit Card Practice at J.D. Power, in an interview for journalists.
The Role of AI and Analytics in Enabling Successful Digital Transformation of the Cable/Telco Sector
An integrated approach to artificial intelligence (AI), big data and the internet of things (IoT) will play a critical role in Cable/Telco strategies for delivering better customer experiences and overcoming the challenges presented by cord-cutting.
Smartwatch Market Forecast to Grow 41 Percent in 2018, Futuresource Consulting Says
Smartwatches are expected to see significant increases in demand, growing 47 percent in volume terms during the first half of 2018, this is according to the latest Worldwide Wearables report from Futuresource Consulting.
Smart Homes Poised to Play a Key Role in Enhancing Healthcare Experience, Frost & Sullivan Says
The home will emerge as an increasingly valuable site for enhancing the healthcare experience as part of the progression of digital, remote, connected and virtual care, according to new research from Frost & Sullivan. Health systems are evolving beyond care delivery of the diseased to encompass numerous health and wellness touchpoints, transforming it from disease management to health management.
Chinese M2M Module Vendors Take the Lead in Shipments, But Traditional Players Still Hold the Revenue Edge: ABI Research
Today’s machine-to-machine (M2M) module market was more than 20 years in the making, and the casual technology observer may be forgiven for thinking that there is nothing much that is new to say about it. But in a new report, ABI Research reveals the changing fortunes of cellular M2M module vendors.