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• IBC 3:A Few Afterthoughts and Reflections

  September 18, 2007 As I sit here on the plane returning to the U.S. after a most enjoyable IBC, I find myself thinking about the state of the digital media industry as reflected in the show's conference sessions and exhibit halls. More IBC, Broadband... Posted Sep 18 2007, 04:59 PM by Colin Dixon with Filed under: video, platforms, IPTV, audience, Colin Dixon, IBC, Broadband TV, video delivery, Digital living room, iPlayer, BBC, video streaming

• IBC-1: Trapped in IPTV Land

  September 14, 2007 Up until the very last pre-show panel session at IBC, I felt trapped in "IPTV-land." Speaker after speaker lambasted the open Internet as a medium "not fit for quality video streaming" and argued that only new TelcoTV... Posted Sep 14 2007, 05:06 PM by Colin Dixon with Filed under: OTT, Internet video, platforms, IPTV, interactive media, next-generation video, Colin Dixon, IBC, Broadband TV, video delivery, BBC, video streaming

• IBC-2: Of Guides, Graphics, and Quality

  September 14, 2007 Amsterdam was the focus of the European media technology world this weekend with vendors, operators, and content providers crowding the 12 halls of exhibitors at IBC 2007. This distinctly European show is one of my favorites since I... Posted Sep 14 2007, 04:49 PM by Colin Dixon with Filed under: set-top box, EPGs, IPTV, Colin Dixon, IBC, Broadband TV, User Generated Content, UGC

• Alcatel vs. Microsoft - What's Really Going On

  November 27, 2006 With last week's announcement that Alcatel is suing Microsoft over patent infringement, a new chapter in the complex and decaying relationship between the two industry giants has started. More platforms; Microsoft; IPTV; Colin Dixon Posted Nov 27 2006, 03:58 PM by Colin Dixon with Filed under: platforms, Microsoft, IPTV, Colin Dixon

• Broadband TV - Taking the Public By Storm One Niche at a Time

  September 21, 2006 While visiting IBC in Amsterdam two weeks ago, I attended a conference session in the Multi-Media in the Connected Home track called 'The Markets - Integration or Disintegration.' More IBC, Broadband TV, Colin Dixon, IPTV, internet... Posted Sep 21 2006, 03:56 PM by Colin Dixon with Filed under: OTT, Internet video, IPTV, Colin Dixon, IBC, Broadband TV, video delivery, set-top boxes