Government regulation in China has made the road to converged services like IPTV and mobile TV being offered a long and hard one, according to research firm, Ovum. In a new report “Telecoms and Media Convergence in China: a Regulatory Perspective”, the precise reason for this is due to significant regulatory barriers, especially that of diverse regulation and the long-standing conflict between the two regulators governing the sectors (telecoms and media) as a result of the lack of a … [Read more...] about Convergence in China immobile
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3D programming low priority for broadcasters
Melbourne - Broadcasters’ rate production of 3D content and channels as their lowest technology investment priority, and the lack of programming for consumers who have bought 3D capable TV sets is set to continue, notes Ovum. In the report ‘The State of 3D (Strategic Focus)’ analysing the state of the 3D market, the independent technology analyst unveils findings from its Media and Broadcast Technology Investment Strategies survey, which reveal a clear lack of enthusiasm for 3D … [Read more...] about 3D programming low priority for broadcasters
Facebook shaping up as a strong competitor to mobile operators
Melbourne - A new report by independent telecoms analyst Ovum states that Facebook is much more than a social network - this is just a starting point and its domain spreads much wider. However operators are being slow to wake up to the extent of Facebook's ambitions and tend to view it as benign, non-competitive presence that they are keen to form partnerships. Eden Zoller, author of the report and Ovum principal analyst said, "Facebook is encroaching directly on mobile operator territory and … [Read more...] about Facebook shaping up as a strong competitor to mobile operators
One billion mobile-only Internet users expected by 2015
Melbourne - New research from independent analyst house Ovum, estimates the global market for mobile broadband will continue to grow rapidly, and by 2015 one billion people will use it as their only form of internet access. This one billion group of mobile-only customers will account for 28 per cent of all mobile broadband users globally or 13 per cent of the world's population by then. Ovum forecasts that the Asia-Pacific will lead the mobile-only broadband market, with users forecast to grow … [Read more...] about One billion mobile-only Internet users expected by 2015
OVUM announces appointment of Principal Consultant, Asia-Pacific
Melbourne - Ovum, the analyst and consulting company, announced Greg Neylan's appointment as principal consultant, policy and regulation, in its Asia-Pacific team. Antonio Bartolome, managing director of Ovum Asia-Pacific said, "We are very pleased to welcome Greg to the Ovum team. We are sure his experience will assist our clients across the board and he will have a very positive impact." Neylan previously held senior management positions in the Australian Communications and Media Authority … [Read more...] about OVUM announces appointment of Principal Consultant, Asia-Pacific
