Market Trends

Scottsdale, Ariz., December 5, 2011-Internet-enabled TV devices, including Smart TVs, connected Blu-Ray players, game consoles, and streaming media players continue to grow their footprint within consumers’ homes. Already about 17 million US households currently own a connected TV, and ownership of streaming media players has nearly doubled since the end of 2010. Yet only a fraction of consumers that own an Internet-capable TV device actually connects it to the Internet to become over-the-top (OTT) video consumers. Despite this hurdle, the growing base of OTT-Video-capable US households is propelling the revenue for online video-on-demand (VoD) and electronic-sell-through (EST) to double by 2015, according to In-Stat  research.

Santa Clara, Calif., November 22, 2011--Shipments of 3D LCD TV panels reached 6.6 million units in Q3’11, accounting for 27% growth Q/Q. The pattern retarder type and shutter glass type are growing by 34% and 23%, respectively. According to NPD DisplaySearch Quarterly Large-Area TFT LCD Shipment Report – Advanced LED + 3D, panel makers are targeting very strong 30% growth in 3D LCD TV panel shipments for Q4’11. Downstream manufacturers and brands are continuously promoting 3D, and end-user awareness and interest are growing. In Q3’11, 3D TV panel penetration in total LCD TV panel shipments reached 12%.

San Jose, Calif., November 14, 2011--Despite being volatile in nature to an extent, the satellite industry, with its solid base, is slated to have strong growth potential, considering the fact that it forms an essential element in meeting major telecommunications service requirements. Technological advancements during the last few years greatly enhanced the compression technology. Enhanced compression technologies and digitalization have resulted in transmission of more content on each transponder, thereby restraining transponder demand, according to a new report by Global Industry Analysts, Inc.

Dunstable, UK, November 11, 2011- Nearly 50% of consumers are using another electronic device while watching TV at home, according to findings from a new wave of 'Living with Digital' consumer research carried out by Futuresource Consulting.

Scottsdale, Ariz., November 10, 2011--The worldwide satellite STB market has experienced slow to negative growth in recent years as both the number of subscribers and the conversion from SD to HD has impacted the market. That trend is about to change as new In-Stat (www.in-stat.com) research forecasts that digital satellite STB unit shipments will grow by nearly 14% in 2012.

Montpellier, France, November 8, 2011--IDATE has released recently its report "Online Video: Uses, Markets, delivery technologies/CDN” which spotlights both the online consumer and video delivery market with a segmentation of key services and key metrics on usage. It analyzes revenue models (ad, pay, freemium, bundling) and proposes key player and event case studies. It assesses the key technology for online video delivery (including CDN) and presents the main solutions regarding platforms, protocols and delivery solutions. It identifies the key drivers and provides forecasts.