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1. The Real Cost of Switched Digital Video

   SDV is in its deployment phase and MSOs will soon reap its benefits. However, SDV's cost will not be as simple as in this first round because it will include investments down the road that Wall Street and other investors may not fully expect.

   Jun. 3, 2008 | Note | by Tara Howard 

2. Living in an On-Demand World

   Moving to an on-demand environment is ideal for the consumer, but at what cost to the service providers, advertisers and networks?

   Mar. 20, 2008 | Note | by Tara Howard 

3. Cable Operators Must Run Multiple Option Play for Bandwidth Relief

   Cable operators must employ multiple technology options to relieve bandwidth constraints caused by increased competition in the video and consumer high-speed data markets.

   Mar. 19, 2008 | Report | by Vince Vittore | CO-AUTHORS: Tara Howard  

4. MPEG-4 Is More than a Standard

   MPEG-4 is more than just a standard that must be implemented. It's the next wave of compression that MSOs, vendors and broadcasters can't overlook.

   Mar. 3, 2008 | Note | by Tara Howard 

5. Head-End Advertising Ecosystem Is Best Option for IPTV Operators

   Advertising is taking a new form, with IPTV providers looking to the revenue opportunity it will provide. But the vendor landscape is still immature and a set model must emerge victorious before IPTV can move forward with advanced advertising options.

   Jan. 25, 2008 | Report | by Tara Howard 

6. CMTS Market: Slow and Steady

   This decision note will expand upon the cable head-end forecast portion of the broadband access forecast, examining the drivers behind growth and what to expect going forward.

   Dec. 12, 2007 | Note | by Tara Howard 

7. Switched Digital Video Starts the Next Wave of MSO Network Evolution

   While the cable industry underwent $85 billion in upgrades no more than a decade ago, higher bandwidth requirements paired with the Anywhere Consumer forces it to evaluate new technologies to stay ahead of the telco, satellite and online competition.

   Dec. 5, 2007 | Report | by Tara Howard | CO-AUTHORS: Nicole Klein  

8. How IPTV Is Changing Advertising

   Although IPTV is touted as revolutionizing the advertising world, it's cable that will benefit from this shift. Cable has the subscriber headcount advertisers are interested in and the established video network for evolving capabilities.

   Sep. 21, 2007 | Note | by Tara Howard 

9. IMS in Cable: Why Now?

   MSOs are evaluating IMS as the best solution to offer converged services. IMS is quickly becoming a reality in the cable industry for voice and data applications.

   Sep. 10, 2007 | Report | by Tara Howard 

10. Content on Demand: How SDV Will Change the Way Cable Operators Provide Video

    The market for switched digital video infrastructure is poised to grow rapidly starting in early 2008, as cable MSOs focus on economizing bandwidth amid an increasingly competitive environment for SD and HD video content.

    Jul. 13, 2007 | Note | by Tara Howard 

11. Innovation Paves the Way for BigBand Networks

    BigBand Networks will continue to succeed in its business because of its foresight into technological advancement and expansion of its key customer base.

    Jul. 12, 2007 | Note | by Tara Howard 

12. The Video Service Infrastructure Landscape Rife with Consolidation, Innovation and Complication

    We offer a glimpse of both Motorola and Cisco in the video world as both work on integration of acquisitions and how the smaller emerging players will survive amid constant consolidation.

    May. 21, 2007 | Report | by Tara Howard 

13. IPTV Enables an Advertising Revolution

    Advertising is a key revenue stream for television service providers. As technology evolves, the capabilities that service providers will offer advertisers will expand exponentially, generating more revenue and more effective advertising campaigns.

    May. 17, 2007 | Note | by Tara Howard 

14. Addressable Advertising Represents a Critical New Revenue Stream for IP Video Service Providers

    Addressable advertising is a viable revenue stream for operators, making it possible for advertisers to utilize the versatility of ad-insertion technology to help strengthen their brand presence across television, the internet and mobile communications.

    Feb. 21, 2007 | Note | by Tara Howard 

15. Wi-Fi Mesh Will Continue to Grow with the Evolution of Wireless Broadband Access

    Wi-Fi mesh technology will continue to grow as wireless broadband access becomes a more viable alternative or supplement to existing wireline infrastructure.

    Jan. 26, 2007 | Report | by Tara Howard | CO-AUTHORS: Roberta Wiggins  

16. Modest WiMAX Market Grows Despite Uncertainty

    The WiMAX market will see modest growth from 2006 to 2011. Globally, mobile solution growth will gain traction after 2010 and accelerate depending on broadband demand and technology development.

    Jan. 16, 2007 | Report | by Philip Marshall | CO-AUTHORS: Tara Howard  

17. Intel and Motorola Investments in Clearwire Create a WiMAX Service Provider

    Intel and Motorola have invested $900 million in Clearwire, solidifying a mobile WiMAX service provider.

    Aug. 28, 2006 | Note | by Tara Howard 

18. VeriSign Selected by WiMAX Forum for 802.16d Security

    WiMAX Forum selected VeriSign for device security on 802.16-2004, validating the certification process as fixed/stationary WiMAX slowly becomes a reality.

    Aug. 24, 2006 | Note | by Tara Howard 

19. IPTV and Cable's Battle for Customers Improves the Viewing Experience

    IPTV has triggered an intense push for application development, platform integration and a seamless digital home experience. Cable companies and telcos will increase the attractiveness of their bundles, reduce churn and evolve the customer experience.

    Aug. 18, 2006 | Report | by Tara Howard 

20. When Will WiMAX Become a Reality?

    A growing number of technologies are emerging as the next solution for broadband access. A thorough understanding of the various broadband wireless technologies and standards is crucial to network planning, investment and deployment cycles.

    Aug. 15, 2006 | Note | by Tara Howard 

21. CableLabs Update: Standards for the Industry

    As technologies evolve, service providers consider multiple standards that will help transition their current networks into ones for the future. Understanding the reality of new broadband technologies will help executives prioritize investments.

    May. 31, 2006 | Note | by Tara Howard 

22. Examining the US and Canadian Broadband Landscapes

    The United States continues to lag in broadband deployment and needs to continue to invest in critical broadband access technologies so communities are not left on the wrong side of the digital divide.

    Mar. 28, 2006 | Report | by Tara Howard 

23. Meeting Consumer Demand for Municipal Broadband Services

    Municipal networks have shifted from single- to multipurpose networks, which means understanding the needs of each customer more effectively.

    Feb. 14, 2006 | Note | by Tara Howard