Tech Policy Outlook
While we tend to keep things technical here, with a new Administration and a new Congress, here is a rare overview of how potential policy changes might impact the cable tech community. While the Trump...
View ArticleHarmonic’s 4K/HDR Forecast
We chatted with Ian Trow, senior director of emerging technology & strategy at Harmonic, about what 2017 has in store for 4K and HDR. Trow, along with AT&T’s svp of content operations John Ward...
View ArticleWiFi in 2017
We chatted with Kevin Robinson, vp of marketing at Wi-Fi Alliance, about what 2017 has in store for WiFi. Thanks to the continuous rise in usage, more than 9 billion WiFi-enabled devices are expected...
View ArticleCable/Telecom Policy Update
With a new Administration and a new Congress, the cable and telecom industry is navigating through a lot of regulatory uncertainties. However, one trend is clear: deregulation. The GOP-majority FCC,...
View ArticleMultiscreen Forecast in 2017 and Beyond
The pay-TV industry in 2016 was defined by the expansion of OTT video, standalone direct-to-consumer products, skinny TV bundles, and service providers’ continuous effort to enhance their streaming...
View Article4K Outlook: Despite Challenges, HDR Expected to Fuel 4K Growth
2017 is expected to be a big year for 4K, in part thanks to the industry’s HDR (high dynamic range) push, execs said during Cablefax’s recent webinar. HDR, a category of 4K that offers significant...
View ArticleCableLabs Boosts Mobile World Congress Presence
CableLabs is going to Mobile World Congress (February 27 to March 2 in Barcelona) for the second executive year. It’s just another sign of the increasing convergence between cable and wireless....
View ArticleGreg Walden: Priorities for 2017
Love was definitely in the air at DC’s Media Institute luncheon that fell on Valentine’s Day. House Commerce chmn Greg Walden (R-OR) started his speech to the crowd by saying “it’s great to call Ajit...
View ArticleTV Trends Recap
Whether it’s cord-cutting, the growth of OTT video, direct-to-consumer services or skinny bundles, the pace of change has been almost hypersonic. Here are some of the biggest trends to keep an eye on...
View ArticleArris CEO: Equipment Upgrade Demanded Amid Video, Broadband Changes
Here’s the good thing for a tech vendor serving a dynamic video and broadband market, with new technologies such as 4K coming down the pike: “The need to refresh equipment is out there,” said Arris’...
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