http://www.v-net.tv/ News, blogs and analysis for the pay-tv industry. http://www.v-net.tv/blog.aspx?id=453 http://www.v-net.tv/blog.aspx?id=453 21/07/2010 17:00:28 The TV and online worlds are converging and video is available in more places. The volume of content and choices could overwhelm consumers. This is driving the rise of Content Discovery engines and platforms. http://www.v-net.tv/blog.aspx?id=446 http://www.v-net.tv/blog.aspx?id=446 08/07/2010 12:35:18 Benjamin Schwarz watches the latest 3D blockbuster and leaves the theatre with major reservations about whether this format will transfer to TV. Repurposing for ‘three screen’ services is one reason, and upgrading from HDMI 1.3 is another. http://www.v-net.tv/blog.aspx?id=421 http://www.v-net.tv/blog.aspx?id=421 02/06/2010 16:12:04 Ben Schwarz takes a close look at OpenTV’s roadmap vision for the user interface, covering discovery, 3D and convergence, and concludes that the challenge is to deliver revolutionary features in an evolutionary UI http://www.v-net.tv/blog.aspx?id=415 http://www.v-net.tv/blog.aspx?id=415 21/05/2010 10:12:14 Google and Sony are partnering to bring connected televisions to market that will deliver the best of Web entertainment to the big screen. Google is promising consumers that they can find anything they want. http://www.v-net.tv/blog.aspx?id=414 http://www.v-net.tv/blog.aspx?id=414 19/05/2010 19:17:03 Ved Sen analyses the various views from the Connected TV Summit of what consumers want from a Connected TV experience and what they will be willing to pay for. http://www.v-net.tv/blog.aspx?id=408 http://www.v-net.tv/blog.aspx?id=408 13/05/2010 11:59:11 With the proliferation of Internet-enabled services and devices, consumers can access different and compelling programming from many sources. How can content providers find space in this market and who will ultimately win in the battle for subscriber... http://www.v-net.tv/blog.aspx?id=401 http://www.v-net.tv/blog.aspx?id=401 06/05/2010 14:35:35 A well executed App Store would make it easy for content providers to publish and monetise applications on TV. Today’s TV App Stores are not well executed, but in time may become so. The impact on pay TV will then be significant. http://www.v-net.tv/blog.aspx?id=392 http://www.v-net.tv/blog.aspx?id=392 29/04/2010 10:05:39 Ben Schwarz looks at the role of standards like SVG in the creation of user interfaces, and how there is a focus on operators being able to make simple changes to their own EPG. http://www.v-net.tv/blog.aspx?id=385 http://www.v-net.tv/blog.aspx?id=385 28/04/2010 10:41:20 OTT to the television – or Connected TV - is the start of a revolution, according to Michael Lantz at Accedo Broadband. Everything available on closed TV networks today will become available on connected OTT devices http://www.v-net.tv/blog.aspx?id=384 http://www.v-net.tv/blog.aspx?id=384 22/04/2010 16:31:31 Part 1: Hospitality has plenty to teach the rest of us. Ben Schwarz finds out how hotels are using programme guide customisation and how reliable simplicity is the key to monetization. http://www.v-net.tv/blog.aspx?id=373 http://www.v-net.tv/blog.aspx?id=373 12/04/2010 08:43:18 Ben Schwarz talks to Awox about how DLNA enables OTT to transform STB business models for operators from cash drains to cash cows http://www.v-net.tv/blog.aspx?id=367 http://www.v-net.tv/blog.aspx?id=367 08/04/2010 11:57:07 The proliferation of free content online, including premium content, prompted doubts about the continuing relevance of Pay TV subscriptions but this year major content owners have been queuing to back the paid model. http://www.v-net.tv/blog.aspx?id=361 http://www.v-net.tv/blog.aspx?id=361 31/03/2010 09:03:24 The IPTV World Forum show was buzzing with booths and vendors and typically the Olympia being an intimate venue meant that everyone could see everyone else and gauge visits to competitive stands. http://www.v-net.tv/blog.aspx?id=358 http://www.v-net.tv/blog.aspx?id=358 29/03/2010 08:31:46 The last day of the World Forum left Ben pondering significant questions for the industry. He visits Gavity and BeeSmart on the show floor. http://www.v-net.tv/blog.aspx?id=357 http://www.v-net.tv/blog.aspx?id=357 26/03/2010 14:28:25 Ben Schwarz provide more insight into the comings and goings from the show floor and conference at the IPTV World Forum. Evertz get their long awaited coverage; First Media is showcased and Ben nips into the IP Cable conference. http://www.v-net.tv/blog.aspx?id=354 http://www.v-net.tv/blog.aspx?id=354 24/03/2010 17:02:25 Ben Schwarz news, views and analysis of Day one at the IPTV World Forum http://www.v-net.tv/blog.aspx?id=348 http://www.v-net.tv/blog.aspx?id=348 23/03/2010 07:43:25 The global IPTV sub base reached more than 30m households last year. It’s difficult to imagine that vendors such as Alcatel were predicting 100m by this stage a few years ago. Has IPTV hit a speedbump or did it never gather any speed in the first pla... http://www.v-net.tv/blog.aspx?id=336 http://www.v-net.tv/blog.aspx?id=336 22/03/2010 08:36:03 As long as there has been interactive TV, the industry has explored new ways for consumers to interact with TV content, instead of the standard remote control. Michael Lantz speculates on the future of the remote control. http://www.v-net.tv/blog.aspx?id=333 http://www.v-net.tv/blog.aspx?id=333 22/03/2010 08:33:16 With the introduction of IPTV and connected TV, App Stores for TV are no longer a futuristic fantasy but are a real possibility. Michael Lantz, CEO of IPTV App Store specialist, Accedo Broadband, explores the benefits for TV operators launching App S... http://www.v-net.tv/blog.aspx?id=330 http://www.v-net.tv/blog.aspx?id=330 22/03/2010 08:30:11 Amidst declining DVD sales, Wal-Mart is once again moving into the digital realm by offering TV and Movies service over the web. Wal-Mart has tried this before but what makes them think they can succeed this time around?