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April 2007, Volume 1 go to newsletter archive
In This Issue:
IPTV and More
Executive Perspectives
Critical insights from key industry leaders
Sarah Tetzlaff Sarah Tetzlaff
Senior Vice President, North America
VeriSign Communications Services
Captured at the Executive ComForum 2006
Sarah Tetzlaff discusses content and advanced IP services and networks; VeriSign's assistance with carriers and their mobile and broadband content strategies; the industry's future in the next five years; VeriSign's progress, plans, and vision; and more.
 
Michel Huet Michel Huet
President
France Telecom North America
Captured at the Executive ComForum 2006
Michel Huet shares his executive perspective on France Telecom's activities and growth in North America; the most attractive mix of services in the emerging digital home environment; challenges that service providers face in delivering this mix; France Telecom's progress, plans, and vision; and more.

Technology Briefing
Broadband Trends:
Triple Play and Beyond: The Future of IPTV
Educational content provided by Roger Bolton, TANDBERG Television
We know IPTV is something consumers value and will pay for, as seen in territories in which IPTV services have been deployed. And as the modern consumer becomes increasingly familiar with the on-demand nature of the Internet and as PVR time-shifting services become more ubiquitous, there is a move away from the schedule-based world in which broadcasters dictate where and when viewers watch their content to an on-demand world where the consumer is in control. This article describes the new opportunities that emerge with IPTV and the interactive future. Read full article...

An Operational Strategy for Scalable IPTV Operations
Educational content provided by Rajeev Tankha, Oracle
Global carriers are seeking efficient methods to deploy IPTV services while minimizing the provisioning challenges and reducing time to market. Service providers must address consumer expectations, extensive operational changes, technology factors, and underlying operational issues in order to achieve successful IPTV implementation. This article outlines a strategy that encompasses the operational methodologies, templates, and tools specifically tailored to the needs of IPTV services. Read full article...

Analyst Corner
The Analyst Corner features perspectives from a range of leading information industry experts.

John Wilmes
Chief Technological Officer
Ceon Corporation

Sajith Sankar
Engagement Manager
Cognizant Technology Solutions

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