All Opinion articles – Page 6
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Thought LeadershipIMF matters: The algorithm would say so
There is no surefire way to recognise real change, but extending the IMF format could have a significant impact on the industry, writes DPP Managing Director Mark Harrison.
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Thought LeadershipJoining forces to foster innovation
The collaboration between IBC and the TM Forum will give media-telco convergence projects prominence at IBC and at the TM Forum’s Digital Transformation World, writes TM Forum Chief Executive Nik Willetts.
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Thought LeadershipLeading by example
IBC continues to adapt to keep pace with the rapidly changing media, entertainment and technology industry, writes IBC Chairman Tim Richards.
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Thought LeadershipEnforcing accountability: How the industry can benefit from blockchain
The digital transformation of the media and entertainment (M&E) industry has resulted in dynamic and evolving ecosystems that have become increasingly complex and have introduced new challenges in the area of digital rights, advertising and digital fraud, writes IBM Global Leader Telecommunications, Media & Entertainment Rob van den Dam.
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Thought LeadershipOn a silver platter: Roadmap to the next best version of OTT
Whether you are a seasoned OTT player or just starting out, the big question is always the underlying technology stack and how suppliers can help you to refresh or launch your service, writes Axinom Products Director Jürgen Jõgeva.
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Thought LeadershipAmsterdam: The home of media, tech and startup success
Amsterdam has always been a thriving business and tech hub, home to innovative startups and scale-ups, creative agencies, multinationals and international tech tycoons that have chosen the city as their European headquarters.
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Thought LeadershipThe Broadcasters’ OTT conundrum
Is OTT going to take over broadcasting? It’s the ever-present question for broadcasters, to which the simple answer is no, they must do both, writes EBU and DVB’s Peter MacAvock.
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Thought LeadershipLet's get the conversation moving
IBC has a vital role to play in continuing to help the industry plot its way to future success, says IABM Chief Executive Peter White.
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Thought LeadershipAn invitation to stop partying like it’s 2015
The realisation that the industry has clearly identified its pain points, but not made loads of progress after multiple years, is a blow to the stomach, writes Applicaster Chief Product Officer Devra Prywes.
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Thought LeadershipLaying solid foundations for a video-first future
Audiences today have an almost limitless amount of content to choose from which makes it increasingly challenging to capture their attention, writes Brian Rifkin, co-founder & SVP of Strategic Partnerships at JW Player.
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Thought LeadershipImproving the video experience is key to tackling OTT churn
Churn is an inevitable part of any subscription video service but maximising the user experience is key to its reduction, writes Accedo CEO Michael Lantz.
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Thought LeadershipOriginal equipment manufacturers can help broadcasters compete with OTT providers
Intelligent edge technologies and solutions can help original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) meet media and entertainment industry demands, writes Hewlett Packard Enterprise OEM Solutions Global Market Strategy & Development Manager Matt Quirk.
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Thought LeadershipDevices alone don’t make for great media experiences
Audiences are growing more and more technologically savvy. Not only that, they are getting even more immersed in new ways they can improve their media needs, demanding new experiences and that their expectations be challenged, writes WeTek Chief Executive Hugo Condesa.
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Thought LeadershipHybrid technology is reshaping the viewing experience
TV is evolving into a more immersive, personalised and interactive medium exclusively delivered over the internet, writes Seraphic Chief Executive Ye Wang.
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Thought LeadershipIP opportunities: German broadcasters' real world usage
Transmitting via IP offers broadcasters the possibility of interconnecting radio, video and internet perfectly, writes 2wcom Chief Executive Werner Drews.
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Thought LeadershipAndroid TV: Challenges in recommendation and targeted advertising
TV operators that can evolve into providers of new age content, not only with new technologies but also with fundamental different business models, will remain primary content providers, writes Beenius Chief Executive Filip Remškar.
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Thought LeadershipImmersive technology: A unique opportunity for the industry
The broadcast industry has been experiencing a tremendous transformation since the arrival of the Internet, and digital convergence has become a reality, writes Genelec R&D Director Aki Makivirta.
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Thought LeadershipHow video service providers can manage last-mile problems
As mobile video continues to grow, so too do consumer expectations, writes Penthera President and Chief Operating Officer Daniel Taitz.
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Thought LeadershipSports lesson: How to engage fans in the digital age
For traditional broadcasters, the world of sport provides inspiration for stirring up fan engagement. Google’s Strategic Partner Lead for Broadcast & Sport Ben Napier explains how.
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Thought LeadershipWhat benefits can radio-as-a-service bring?
The broadcast industry is adopting cloud solutions at an astounding rate. Thanks to data portability and standardisation of systems, we will soon have access to radio-as-a-service, explains Digigram Head of Marketing Pascal Malgouyard.
