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As network data traffic explodes due to increasing interest in online video, service providers face overburdened networks and degraded user experience. An investment in transparent caches can deliver quick ROI via significant capex and opex savings while improving users' quality of experience with online content, particularly video.
Aug. 23, 2011 | Report | by Brian Partridge | CO-AUTHORS: Terry Cudmore
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Consumers want TV Everywhere and some may be willing to pay for it--eventually. But unless pay TV operators refine the service and create a much more positive customer experience, it will be nothing more than an interesting experiment.
Jul. 5, 2011 | Report | by Vince Vittore | CO-AUTHORS: Terry Cudmore
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Telecommunications-related capital spending will grow by approximately 2.9 percent in 2011 as the global economy continues its recovery and a new cycle of capital investment begins to support demand for fixed and mobile broadband services. To meet demand, network owners must focus on scale and coverage for broadband networks while preparing their network for the challenging transition from voice- to data-centric business models.
May. 12, 2011 | Report | by Brian Partridge | CO-AUTHORS: Terry Cudmore
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Operators looking to alleviate mobile video traffic should consider mobile video optimization (MVO) tools, especially now that MVO vendors are integrating policy control into their product lines. Operators that use these tools can offer not only better quality video to subscribers, but also varied service levels that optimize investments and open new revenue streams.
May. 2, 2011 | Report | by Terry Cudmore
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Verizon's launch of Verizon Digital Media Services puts it in a position to leverage the multi-screen trend without getting into the messy politics that often accompany the segment. Although it has a strong head start, Verizon won't be the only player for long and ultimate success will depend on the still uncertain trend of consumers cutting the pay TV cord.
Apr. 11, 2011 | Report | by Terry Cudmore | CO-AUTHORS: Vince Vittore
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The European content delivery network (CDN) market presents a large opportunity for North American players as well as European telcos. Both have expertise that will help their cause, but each must learn from the other to be successful.
Mar. 29, 2011 | Report | by Terry Cudmore
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Hello? Is this a telco? Great, I just wanted to introduce myself. I m your worst nightmare. Let me explain. Up until a month ago, I had owned a string of feature phones that offered very little in terms of bells and whistles....
January 26, 2011 | Blog | by Terry Cudmore
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Two things drive the mobile video ecosystem: Cost, as mobile video drives up network traffic, and customers, who need to remain happy and satisfied. The ecosystem is still fairly young, so any player that can help with either or both of these issues will find a place in the landscape.
Jan. 24, 2011 | Report | by Terry Cudmore
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Flo TV's service failed for a variety of reasons. While some subscription services have been able to avoid making similar mistakes, mobile video consumers' interests and habits suggest the market for subscription services will continue to decline.
Dec. 29, 2010 | Report | by Terry Cudmore
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While AT&T's partnership with Cotendo is a smart decision that will earn it new business, it's premature to believe AT&T will be posing a real threat to Akamai in the value-added services game.
Nov. 15, 2010 | Report | by Terry Cudmore
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Video services have been slow to take off in the 3G environment due to technology constraints and poor business models. Mobile network operators that wish to monetize video traffic on their networks will require a new approach that includes establishing a video enablement layer -- the killer environment for building video applications in a world where there are no more killer apps.
Nov. 9, 2010 | Report | by Brian Partridge | CO-AUTHORS: Terry Cudmore
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At its recent financial analyst event, Limelight showed off its new acquisitions and value-added services (VASs) strengths. It also positioned itself as an attractive target for acquisition. Carriers or cable companies looking for full-featured CDNs should take notice.
Oct. 12, 2010 | Report | by Terry Cudmore
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As smartphone usage and video traffic increases on mobile networks, content delivery networks (CDNs) are beginning to make their mark on the mobile landscape. Carriers and content providers should consider CDNs as they seek to strengthen their presence in the mobile market.
Aug. 18, 2010 | Report | by Terry Cudmore
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Mobile video is already stoking unprecedented data traffic levels, and the demand will only increase as newer, video-savvy devices and 4G networks proliferate. Communications service providers (CSPs) can prepare for the onslaught by revamping their back-office systems and adopting more creative pricing and business models.
Jul. 30, 2010 | Report | by Terry Cudmore | CO-AUTHORS: Chris Nicoll
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Content delivery networks (CDNs) are more important to telcos than ever because they help reduce network traffic in the face of ever-rising data traffic levels. While most telcos are considering buying or building their own CDN offering, partnerships are a faster route to higher level, revenue-generating CDN services.
Jun. 30, 2010 | Report | by Terry Cudmore
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In this webinar, Yankee Group Distinguished Research Fellow Chris Nicoll and Analyst Terry Cudmore investigate the pressing issues of mobile video delivery and provide recommendations to ensure that video becomes a killer application, not a network-killing service.
Jun. 29, 2010 | Live Webinar | by Chris Nicoll | CO-AUTHORS: Terry Cudmore
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As smartphones proliferate and become more video-capable, consumers will gravitate to mobile video offerings. Verizon's deal with Time Warner to stream video to FiOS users offers a blueprint for operators looking to profit from the expected explosion in mobile video traffic.
Jun. 8, 2010 | Report | by Terry Cudmore
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As data traffic increases, so will the market for content delivery platforms (CDPs). Yankee Group predicts the global CDP market will grow from $3 billion in 2010 to more than $4 billion in 2014, spurred on by operators looking to leverage CDPs to cement their place in the content delivery value chain.
May. 18, 2010 | Report | by Terry Cudmore
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Global telecom-related capital expenditures will be down approximately 2.5 percent for 2010, as the hangover from the global economic crisis reins in spending further and declines in capex spending by Chinese operators offset modest growth in U.S. spending. While telecom services revenue is remarkably resilient, decreasing revenue-to-capex ratios continue to drag aggregate spending down slightly.
Apr. 27, 2010 | Report | by Terry Cudmore | CO-AUTHORS: Brian Partridge
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The passing of the Mobile DTV Standard kick-started the introduction of mobile DTV technology into the marketplace. While it may take some time for the service to become widespread, the advantages to consumers are great enough that carriers should look for ways to insert themselves into the ecosystem.
Feb. 16, 2010 | Report | by Terry Cudmore
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The question of "make vs. buy" in the CDN market is fundamentally a question more related to service and business-model goals than to technology architecture. Telcos choosing between building an internal CDN or using a third-party offering must first define their specific needs to determine their best option.
Jan. 12, 2010 | Report | by Terry Cudmore | CO-AUTHORS: Brian Partridge