Internet Protocol Television (IPTV) is the delivery of television or video content broadcast over broadband IP networks, such as those provided by fiber deployments to the home, cable, or DSL. Increasingly, IPTV is being bundled with other services delivered over the broadband pipe, such as voice and high-speed data. This session will serve as your introduction to he orld of IPTV as well as services such as video on demand — attendees are guaranteed to walk away with a greater understanding of the opportunities afforded by this growing technology.

As the telecom industry increasingly turns to offer new services such as IPTV and Triple Play bundles, developers will increasingly be called upon to enhance existing services and create brand-new revenue generating applications to drive a successful bottom line. The product chain extends from the core of the service provider’s network out through the set-top box hat sits in the customer prem. This presents a tremendous opportunity for developers. Come to this session and hear what tools are available and what you need to know to develop IPTV applications.

IPTV poses unique challenges for service providers who need to field equipment that allows them to deliver high-quality, time-sensitive video content to hundreds of thousands of subscribers. From core network elements through edge/aggregation devices and video head-ends all the way through to set-top boxes, service providers need to be able to offer their ustomers a quality experience. This session looks at the elements that go into creating an end-to-end IPTV network.

IPTV is making headlines all over the world with stories of modest deployments and plans to expand service to the masses. This session will take a look at the current state of the industry, through a panel discussion with some of the leading equipment makers and service providers serving this nascent market. We’ll hear what’s real, and what’s not, as well as what we can expect in the near future as IPTV gains traction.

Seeing is believing. As IPTV deployments move beyond the early adopter stage, service providers face the challenge of driving new revenue while controlling their operating expenses and effectively managing their network bandwidth. This session will examine the implications of deploying advanced TV services (e.g., HD, PVR, H.264/MPEG4) and value-added applications (e.g., voice services, messaging, gaming), and how existing IPTV service providers are meeting the challenge. Come hear from an industry leader who’s “bitten the bullet” and deployed a real-world solution.