Hybrid Set-Top Box Developments and the Impact of Other Hybrid Equipment - 2007 edition

Hybrid Set-Top Box Developments and the Impact of Other Hybrid Equipment - 2007 edition published by IMS Research in August, 2007. This report consists of 200 PAGES and the price starts from US $ 6290.

Introduction

Abstract

With broadband connectivity improving and developments in digital TV technologies such as advanced compression, pay-TV operators and new service providers are exploring new ways of delivering video content to viewers. This report examines the dynamics in these markets, and the devices that are used to enable new business models in home video delivery.

This worldwide study analyzes the market for various types of hybrid set-top boxes for over 60 counties, from 2006 to 2012.

The following categories are forecast in unit shipments and revenues:

• Satellite: DTH+IP ; DTH+DTT ; DTH+IP+DTT
• Cable: Cable+IP ; Cable+DTT ; Cable+IP+DTT
• IPTV: IP+DTT

Other hybrid equipment, aside from STBs and iDTVs, is also forecast in the study. Supporting analyses of new video service providers, their business models, and the response from traditional pay-TV operators are also included. Unit shipments and revenues are forecast for three major regions worldwide, for the following categories:

• DVD player + STB
• DVD recorder + STB
• Blue-laser player + STB
• Blue-laser recorder + STB
• IP-enabled Game Console
• Game Console + STB
• Media Adapter
• Media Center PC
• Other Equipment (SlingCatcher, Apple TV, etc.)

Additionally, the study profiles numerous new video service providers, other hybrid equipment manufacturers, and hybrid STB suppliers including 2006 market shares.

Executive Summary

1.0 Introduction

• 1.1 Scope
  • 1.1.1 Product Definitions
  • 1.1.2 Objectives
  • 1.1.3 Report Content
  • 1.1.4 Geographic Breakdown
• 1.2 Methodology
  • 1.2.1 Information Sources
  • 1.2.2 Forecasting Methodology
• 1.3 Exchange Rates

2.0 Introduction

• 2.1 Hybrid Set-Top Box Market Trends
  • 2.1.1 Trends by Hybrid STB Category
  • 2.1.2 Commercial and Technology Trends
  • 2.1.3 Key Market Drivers and Obstacles
• 2.2 Worldwide Market for Hybrid Set-top Boxes
  • 2.2.1 Americas
  • 2.2.2 Asia Pacific
  • 2.2.3 Europe, Middle East & Africa
• 2.3 Hybrid STB Supplier Market
  • 2.3.1 Market Shares
    • WW Shares for Hybrid STBs in 2006 (Units)
  • 2.3.2 STB Supplier Profiles
    • 2Wire, Inc.
    • Advanced Digital Broadcast (ADB)
    • NetGem
    • Humax
    • Motorola
    • Panasonic
    • Philips
    • Sagem
    • Samsung
    • Thomson
    • TiVo

3.0 Introduction

• 3.1 Other Hybrid Equipment in the Living Room
  • 3.1.1 General Market Factors
    • Bandwidth
    • Networking
    • Storage
    • Security
  • 3.1.2 CE Products with STB, IP or DMA Capability
    • CE Product with STB Functionality
    • IP-enable CE Devices
    • CE Products with DMA Functionality
  • 3.1.3 Significance of Game Consoles
    • Applications for Delivery of Content
    • Game Console with DTT Reception Capability
    • Use of Game Console as IP STB
    • Game Console - A Threat or Compliment?
  • 3.1.4 Content and Services Offered via Other Hybrid Equipment
  • 3.1.5 New Business Models
    • Device Supplier Driven Models
    • Content Provider Driven Models
    • Subscription v. Pay-per-view Services
  • 3.1.6 Affect on Traditional Pay-TV
  • 3.1.7 Evolution of Traditional Operators' Business
• 3.2 Worldwide Market for Other Hybrid Equipment
  • 3.2.1 General Assumptions and Forecast Vulnerabilities
  • 3.2.2 Regional Analysis of Other Hybrid Equipment.
• 3.3 Profiles of Service and Equipment Companies
  • 3.3.1 Service Providers
    • Akimbo
    • Amazon
    • AOL/Truveo
    • Bebo
    • BIBC
    • Brightcove
    • CBS Interactive Audience Network
    • CinemaNow
    • ClickStar
    • Disney Corp
    • Fancast/Comcast
    • Google Video
    • Guba
    • iTunes/Apple
    • Joost
    • MovieBeam
    • Movielink
    • >nbbc
    • USEN/GyaO
    • Veoh
    • Vongo/Starz
    • Wal-Mart
  • 3.3.2 Equipment Suppliers
    • AMD
    • Apple
    • Buffalo, Inc.
    • D-Link
    • Microsoft
    • NetGear
    • Quartics
    • Sling Media
    • Sony

Hybrid STB Shipments, Revenues and Households from 2006 to 2012 - forecasts provided for the following regions and countries:

• 2.1 Worldwide
• 2.2 Americas
• 2.3 Argentina
• 2.4 Brazil
• 2.5 Canada
• 2.6 Mexico
• 2.7 United States
• 2.8 Rest of Americas
• 2.9 Asia Pacific
• 2.10 Australia
• 2.11 China
• 2.12 Hong Kong
• 2.13 India
• 2.14 Indonesia
• 2.15 Japan
• 2.16 Malaysia
• 2.17 New Zealand
• 2.18 Pakistan
• 2.19 Philippines
• 2.20 Singapore
• 2.21 South Korea
• 2.22 Taiwan
• 2.23 Thailand
• 2.24 Rest of Asia
• 2.25 EMEA
• 2.26 Western Europe
• 2.27 Austria
• 2.28 Belgium
• 2.29 Denmark
• 2.30 Finland
• 2.31 France
• 2.32 Germany
• 2.33 Greece
• 2.34 Ireland
• 2.35 Italy
• 2.36 Luxembourg
• 2.37 Netherlands
• 2.38 Norway
• 2.39 Portugal
• 2.40 Spain
• 2.41 Sweden
• 2.42 Switzerland
• 2.43 Turkey
• 2.44 United Kingdom
• 2.45 Rest of W. Europe
• 2.46 Eastern Europe
• 2.47 Bulgaria
• 2.48 Croatia
• 2.49 Czech Republic
• 2.50 Estonia
• 2.51 Hungary
• 2.52 Latvia
• 2.53 Lithuania
• 2.54 Poland
• 2.55 Romania
• 2.56 Russia
• 2.57 Serbia
• 2.58 Slovakia
• 2.59 Slovenia
• 2.60 Rest of E. Europe
• 2.61 Middle East and Africa
• 2.62 Egypt
• 2.63 Israel
• 2.64 Saudi Arabia
• 2.65 South Africa
• 2.66 Rest of Africa
• 2.67 Rest of ME

Other Hybrid Equipment Shipments, Revenues and Households from 2006 to 2012 - forecasts provided for the following regions:

• 3.1 Worldwide
• 3.2 Americas
• 3.3 Asia
• 3.4 EMEA

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