[April 09, 2015]

Research and Markets: Cloud TV Report 2015 - Video Embraces IT

Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/9l4489/cloud_tv_video) has announced the addition of the "Cloud TV - Video embraces IT" report to their offering.

The entire video distribution sector is evolving rapidly, having to contend with consumers taking increasing control over their viewing, inside an increasingly IP-centric environment.

To stay competitive, players along the image distribution chain need become more flexible and agile, to keep up with the growing complexity of video distribution.

The author explores the concept of cloud TV and its role in TV and video ecosystems.

The report looks at the way solution providers are positioned, and the strategies they are using to develop cloud TV products.

It details the trends we are seeing in solutions, the key technologies being employed, along with the obstacles and opportunities for Cloud TV.

Key Topics Covered:

1. Executive Summary /p>

3. How the needs of video distribution are changing

3.1. Consumer behaviour

3.2. Defining customers' needs

4. The different dimensions of cloud TV

4.1. Market segmentation

4.2. The three levels of integration for cloud TV solutions

4.3. A new economical approach

5. Cloud TV: attracting players from multiple backgrounds

5.1. Telecom, Internet, software and TV industry players all jostling for position

5.2. A complex ecosystem

5.3. Key technologies used in cloud TV solutions

5.4. Cloud alternatives using household equipment

6. Cloud TV products

6.1. Managing video on-demand services

6.2. Multi-device distribution platforms and TV Everywhere

6.3. Diversification & integration of video services

6.4. Centralised DRM

6.5. Cloud-based production/postproduction solutions

6.6. Monetising content

7. Outlook for cloud TV

7.1. Lingering questions

7.2. Cloud TV: a solution of the future

8. Appendix: a selection of agreements

Companies Mentioned - 30 of the 80+ Companies Featured

- ActiveVideo

- Alicast

- Alpha Networks

- Amazon

- Astro

- Avid Ono

- BBC/ iPlayer

- beIN Sports

- BGCTV

- BT Sky Italia

- Cisco (News - Alert)

- Comcast

- Dish Network

- Dish TV

- Fox Sports

- France TV

- Front Porch Digital

- Google

- HBO Viacom (News - Alert)

- Hearst television

- Huawei

- Intel

- KT

- Kabel Deutschland

- Liberty Global

- Liberty Puerto Rico

- Mediaset

- Microsoft (News - Alert)

- NBC Universal

- Sky Sports

For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/9l4489/cloud_tv_video

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