OTT Video Strategies Editorial Archive

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Getting Traffic and Revenue Growth Back in Sync
Mobile broadband usage is on a steady trajectory upward, fueled by smarter devices and next-gen infrastructure that can handle more data at higher speeds. It is an ongoing challenge for operators to deliver this growing volume of traffic profitably, with consistent quality of service, and in a way that distinguishes them from the competition.

Playing a Profitable Role in the OTT Value Chain
Fixed broadband networks face an ongoing demand for more bandwidth from both home and business customers. This has been complicated by the rise of multiple, powerful computing devices per household as well as increasing use of data-intensive services such as over-the-top video, online gaming, and IPTV. Not only are operators carrying ever-growing volumes of OTT Internet services, they are held accountable by consumers for the quality of experience. The sheer volume of this traffic is motivating fixed carriers to expand traffic management measures, and to explore revenue-sharing models with OTT content providers as well as agreements with specialized content delivery networks (CDN).

Optimizing Enterprise Network Performance and Quality
With so many applications fighting for WAN and Data Center bandwidth, things tend to get congested. Experience shows that quick fix bandwidth-upgrade solutions buy relief only for a limited amount of time. Application overpopulation is a major problem for enterprise networks, often leading to a costly network slowdown or downtime, user frustration and most of all - loss of valuable income. This scenario has been complicated by the "Bring Your Own Device" (BYOD) phenomenon and workforces that are increasingly mobile. As enterprises adopt a Cloud approach to providing business applications, enterprise network access and services must become both device and content agnostic.

“Users should recognize that adding more bandwidth is not a good long term business solution for improving application performance.”

Steve Elliot, Senior Research Analyst for Network & Service Management IDC

“Users should recognize that adding more bandwidth is not a good long term business solution for improving application performance.”

Steve Elliot, Senior Research Analyst for Network & Service Management IDC

“Users should recognize that adding more bandwidth is not a good long term business solution for improving application performance.”

Steve Elliot, Senior Research Analyst for Network & Service Management IDC