What They’re Saying About NXTcomm08 and the Industry
What do you see as the biggest opportunities in the industry?
“With the Internet leveling everything and all sorts of service providers invading each other's space, we must recast the industry economics in order to create viable, sustainable business models that will carry us well into the 21st century.”
Karl May,
CEO, OpVista
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Co-locating with InfoComm08
IPTV 2.0: Exploiting the Power of Web 2.0
Wednesday, June 18 • 11:20 AM - 11:40 AM • Room S111
Blogging,social networks and over the top video portals are exploding on the Web and threatening to overtake TV as the most common form of entertainment.Video networks-cable,satellite IP-are all managed networks.Managed networks provide the control needed to deliver the best video experience and HD content.However, to remain relevant,TV services must find a way to bridge the managed network with the wide open Internet.Telcos, with their IP networks, are in the best position to be first to create the next generation of TV entertainment experience.This presentation investigates the possibilities and challenges of incorporating Web 2.0 technologies in the IPTV and discuss how Web 2.0 changes TV-viewing experience and the business case for IPTV.
Speaker
Andy Crowe, Vice President, Worldwide Field Operations, Minerva Networks, Inc.
Mr. Crow has over 15 years experience in digital video compression and video networking. Prior to joining Minerva in October 2000, Mr. Crowe held the position of Principal Architect in Harmonic Inc.'s Digital Systems Division. Mr. Crowe holds a Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering from Stanford University and a Bachelor of Engineering degree from Dartmouth College.