The IP TV Business Case and Global Forecast 2004 to 2007 was published in April 2004 by Multimedia Research Group, Inc. (MRG), publisher of market analyses of new technologies for the communications industries and market intelligence and strategy consultant. The report identifies opportunities, risks and the development of the IPTV market in Europe, Asia and North America and provides forecasts for IP TV subscriber and revenue growth.
In addition the report includes information about specific services, strategic partnerships, and deployment strategies of established companies in various industries:
- Global telecom providers including France Telecom, Softbank Corporation (Japan), Kingston Communications (UK), and BellSouth, Qwest, SBC, and Verizon (U.S.)
- Other communications and service providers including All West Communications, FastWeb, KDDI, MTS Communications, and SureWest Communications
- Access system and set-top box manufacturers including Alcatel, Allied Telesyn, ECI, Kasenna, Marconi, Optibase, Pace Micro Technology, Minerva Networks, and SkyStream Networks
- Specific enabler technologies for IP TV, including Europe's prominent ADSL2+ standard and Microsoft's Windows Media 9
Extract of the table of contents:
- The Opportunity for IP TV
- New Developments in IP TV Technology
- The Strong Business Case for IP TV
- Global Outlook for IP TV
- Global IP TV Market Forecast Holding Steady
- Future Trends and Drivers
- Opportunities, Risks and Recommendation
The report can be purchased online at
http://www.electronics.ca/reports/multimedia/ip-tv.html#toc