Monetization is still the defining topic of conversations around IPTV. The market is evolving rapidly as each player in the IPTV ecosystem looks to drive revenue in the space. What has been central to each discussion around monetizing IPTV is the need for strong partnerships and skillful collaboration. The complexities of IPTV are driving each [...]
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This morning, Motorola Mobility announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Dreampark, a leading IPTV software provider based in Norrköping, Sweden. The acquisition is expected to close in the second quarter of 2011. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed but the Dreampark portfolio is expected to be integrated into the Motorola [...]
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Q: When might consumers first begin to leverage 4Home technologies under the new Motorola Mobility brand? A: Verizon has already announced their intention to offer this to their customers. Real-time remote monitoring and control of consumers’ homes and their energy consumption will be possible using select smartphones. This collaboration between 4Home and Verizon was showcased [...]
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As you know, Motorola Mobility acquired 4Home back in Dec 2010. With the CTIA Wireless Show taking place this week, I recently got a chance to sit down with Jim Hunter, Fellow of Technical Staff at Motorola Mobility to learn a bit more about 4Home and how it plays into the larger home strategy of [...]
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Looking at the agenda for IPTV World Forum, it is clear to see that IPTV is an international phenomenon and there are lessons to be learned from both developed and emerging markets. Telegeography has noted that Western Europe remains the largest IPTV market accounting for 40% of global subscribers in 2010. Asia Pacific followed closely [...]
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