Delivering HDTV: Taking HD Demand to the Bank
The European and Canadian marketplaces have led the world in launching multi-channel HDTV services. What can global networks learn from these successes in implementing HDTV? Hear from HD pioneers as they discuss the critical factors in creating an HD success story, including the financial, business and technical considerations for successfully managing the bandwidth demands of HD.
Moderated by:
Stuart Thomson,, Editor, Cable & Satellite EuropePanelists:
Alan Bezoza, Senior Vice President Equity Research, Oppenheimer & Co.Kris Verbeeck, Head of Marketing and Sales, Alfacam Group
Thomas Wrede, VP Product Management Media, SES ASTRA
Widening the Superhighway: The Impact of DOCSIS 3.0 and Switched Digital on Today`s Networks
With the advent of channel bonding, DOCSIS 3.0, Switched Digital Video and a wide assortment of other standards for increasing pipe capacity, network operators are treading feverishly to stay ahead of the competition. What must they do to offer more bandwidth, more functionality and more services to the ever-demanding consumer? What technology will win out to enable a smoother transition to IP-based video services?
Come hear global experts debate the benefits of DOCSIS 3.0 and Switched Digital, including their potential impact on the Business Services and premium residential broadband arenas.
Moderated by:
Ken Wright, CTO, C-CORPanelists:
Nimrod Ben-Natan, Vice President, Products & Strategy, Harmonic Inc.Ralph Brown, CTO, CableLabs®
David Harrison, Senior Vice President of Broadband Services, UPC Broadband
Monetizing Consumer Services in a Multi-Screen Environment: The Cross-Platform Revolution
Today's consumers continue to demand their entertainment where they want it and when they want it. Long term success depends on finding the magic ROI mix between the content developer, service provider and the consumer.
Can the concept of personalized offerings and "follow me" technology (including PC, mobile phone, set-top-box) become monetized into a profitable and successful new business model? Hear the experts debate the strategies that will determine the ultimate question: How do you realize a profitable bottom line?
Moderated by:
Jeff Baumgartner, Site Editor, Cable Digital NewsPanelists:
Nyla Ahmad, Senior Director, Strategic Partners for Rogers Communications Inc.Brian Coyne, Vice President Equity Research, Friedman, Billings, Ramsey & Co., Inc.
Luis Martinez-Amago, President, Multimedia & Payment Business Division, Alcatel-Lucent
Anthony Smith-Chaigneau, Managing Director and SVP Business Development, Alticast
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Walk-Talk-Watch: What's Hot in Mobile Video
Mobile video usage is ranging dramatically around the globe with countries such as Korea, reporting over 60 minutes of usage a day, and other countries dwindling as low as two to three minutes of viewing per day. Hear the latest on the state of the mobile video market from a global perspective and find out what's working and what's not.
Hear leading mobile industry leaders discuss how much attention network operators are devoting toward investing and launching new mobile video services. This session will also explore the latest technological developments and user-interface strategies to personalize mobile video.
Moderated by:
Mike Lee, Chief Strategy Officer, Rogers Communications Inc.Panelists:
Jeffery Brown, Head of Global Strategy and Development, QUALCOMM MediaFLO TechnologiesHubert Kjellberg, Head of Content, Ericsson
Pascal Thomas, VP NexT.com, Group Strategic Marketing, Orange
Dr. Thomas Werner, Senior Vice President Mobile Solutions, Nokia Siemens Networks GmbH & Co. KG