IPTV and broadband video to be showcased at IBC2007

AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS: Recent improvements in compression technologies and bandwidth availability are revolutionising the way in which we consume broadcast content. Gartner has predicted that IPTV will reach 3.3 million homes in Western Europe this year and that this number will rise to 16.7 million in 2010, creating a £3 billion marketplace.

In parallel, the public’s appetite for video is driving exponential growth in internet traffic and providing additional distribution options for content creators and broadcasters. 

IPTV and the distribution of multimedia content via the internet will be examined from every angle at IBC2007.

The IBC Conference will open with the Broadcasting by Broadband theme day on Thursday 6th September

Related technical paper sessions include Wired and Wireless Technologies IPTV and on Thursday 6th September, Multimedia delivery, anytime, anywhere on Friday 7th September, and Digital Delivery on Monday 10th September

The Business & technology session Outsourcing and the media service provider on Thursday 6th September will examine outsourcing and service issues in today’s fast-moving multi-platform environment

The Digital Lifestyles theme day within the IBC Conference on Saturday 8th September will also examine how multiple platforms are influencing the consumption of broadcast content

The inaugural IBC IPTV Zone in Hall 12 provides a unique opportunity for application developers, content providers and technology companies to showcase their capabilities and experience in IPTV, broadband and the internet

The free admission Business Briefings have been extended this year to provide opportunities for IPTV Zone exhibitors to share their experiences as early entrants in this important new markets.

Source: IBC