Digital TV News: The Diffusion Group

Broadband-Enabled TV Households to Top 360 Million by 2014
Jan 5, 2010 – According to research from The Diffusion Group (TDG), by 2014 more than 360 million households worldwide will own the components necessary to enjoy Over-the-Top (OTT) video services on their TV, with more than half actively receiving OTT services.
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Requiescat in Pace, DMA
Dec 8, 2009 – According to The Diffusion Group (TDG), the global market for digital media adapters (DMAs) will be virtually non-existent by 2014, as manufacturers shift to embedded solutions and consumers demand video platforms that feature native internet connectivity.
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Over-the-Top TV Revenue to Top $5.6 Billion by 2014
Sep 14, 2009 – According to a new report from The Diffusion Group, revenue from the delivery of Internet video to the TV will grow nearly six-fold in the next five years, from a meager $1 billion in 2009 to $5.7 billion in 2014.
News categories: TDG, Blu-ray, Digital TV, Gaming, Market Research, Set Top Box, Streaming

Rovi (Macrovision) Launches 'Liquid' Digital Media Guide
Jul 16, 2009 – Rovi (NASDAQ: ROVI), formerly Macrovision, has unveiled a new media guide, codenamed 'Liquid,' capable of connecting consumers to entertainment content on the internet, stored at home, or broadcast, with a single user interface.
News categories: Rovi Corp, Digital TV, Middleware, Set Top Box, Smart Home, Streaming

Entone Teams With VUDU To Deliver Online Video To Telcos
May 5, 2009 – Entone has announced the integration of VUDU's internet entertainment platform with Entone's media hubs allowing Entone's telco customers to supplement their broadcast and DVR services with VUDU's library of more than 14,000 movie and TV titles.
News categories: Entone, VUDU, Content Distribution, Digital TV, IPTV, Set Top Box, Streaming

Home Network Diffusion to Fuel Proliferation of Internet-Enabled Video Platforms
Mar 16, 2009 – According to TDG, the number of broadband-enabled home networks will grow from 150 million in 2010 to more than 1.0 billion in 2030. With such infrastructure, the opportunity for broadband-enabled services - especially video - will grow dramatically.
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Macrovision Strengthens Connected Platform Solution with Support for DLNA 1.5 Guidelines
Jul 29, 2008 – Macrovision (NASDAQ: MVSN) has launched the latest version of its Connected Platform with full support for Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) Interoperability Guidelines version 1.5.
News categories: Macrovision, Content Protection, Digital TV, Middleware, Set Top Box, Smart Home, Smart TV

Home Networks Diffusion to Top 1 Billion by 2030, Penetrating Eight of Ten Global Broadband Households
Mar 26, 2008 – According to The Diffusion Group (TDG), home network systems are slowly but inevitably moving away from an early market characterized by tech-enthusiasts and hobbyists toward a more mature market stage where user experience takes precedence.
News categories: TDG, Broadband, Market Research, Smart Home

Place Shifting to be Free and Embedded, Dedicated Hardware Models to Fail
Dec 13, 2007 – Despite the push of hardware providers such as Sling and Monsoon Media, place shifting is destined to become an embedded functionality of home devices such as PCs and set-top boxes, leaving hardware player companies such as Sling scrambling for survival.
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