Market Trends

On-Demand TV revenues to climb 58%

Middlesex, UK, July 26, 2011-On-demand TV revenues from movies and TV programs (and excluding revenues from other sources such as sports and adult and also excluding SVOD packages) will reach US$5.7 billion in 2016, up from US$3.6 billion in 2010 and US$2.1 billion in 2006, according to the report published by Digital TV Research.

Research Highlights Major Opportunity in Social Media and Participation TV Services

Social Media TV Projected to Generate US$ 2.9 Bil. by 2016

London, July 19, 2011--Mobile and digital technology business Mobile Interactive Group (MIG) today released a major research white paper on the trends and opportunities in participation TV (P-TV) services in particular social channels across global markets. The research uncovers key technological and behavioural insights in to the entire P-TV value chain, from the types of devices that consumers use to interact with TV shows (tablet, internet, mobile, apps, SMS, fixed line) how they multi-task with them whilst watching TV and over which payment channels they prefer to purchase participation services such as voting and competitions.

Mobile Cloud Enterprise Revenues to Reach $39 bn by 2016

Hampshire, UK , July  13, 2011-- A new report from Juniper Research has found that annual revenues derived from mobile cloud based enterprise services are expected to reach $39 billion by 2016 as mobile network operators increasingly offer corporate clients an array of unified communications suites.

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Satellite TV Edges Towards 200 million Subscribers

London, July 12, 2011-Digital TV Research forecasts that the number of pay DTH homes will be 195 million across 73 countries by end-2016, up from 139 million at end-2010. The Satellite TV Forecasts report estimates that penetration was 10.3% of TV households at end-2010, and will reach 13.1% by 2016. India will lead the sector with 45 million pay DTH homes in 2016, followed by the US with 36 million. However, penetration will be highest in South Africa (47%) and Ireland (41%).

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IP Set Top Box Shipments to Increase Over 1 Million in 2011

Scottsdale, Ariz, July 11, 2011--Worldwide set top box revenue, as a whole, will decline slightly in 2011 over 2010, with Latin America and Middle East/Africa the only regions showing any increase in shipments. However, despite the general maturation of the market, IP set top box shipments are forecast to increase by over 1 million units in 2011 according to In-Stat.

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Mobile Satellite Services Market Gathers Speed with Broadband and Converged Connectivity

New NSR Report Forecasts MSS Market Will Grow to $10.2 Billion by 2020

Cambridge, Mass., July 1, 2011--NSR's newly released Mobile Satellite Services, 7th Edition,   finds the MSS market coming out of the recession faster than expected and will see increase competition, further consolidation, and a blurring between MSS and FSS products and services that will accelerate the transition to broadband mobility and converged connectivity satellite products.

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ABI Research Survey Reveals Pay-TV Operators Need to Embrace Online Video to Service Burgeoning Connected CE Market

Scottsdale, Ariz., June 28, 2011--ABI Research has released the first part of its “Technology Barometer: Digital Living” study which surveyed 2000 consumers in the United States about consumer electronic products in their households (device type, number of devices, and brands), home networking, and connected devices.

Survey Reveals 30% of Maritime Market Ready for VSATs Within 24 Months

London, June 7, 2011--Stark Moore Macmillan, a specialist maritime marketing agency, and VT iDirect, Inc. (iDirect),released the results from the largest and most comprehensive maritime VSAT survey ever undertaken. The survey revealed that up to 30% of current non-VSAT users planned to conduct trials of VSAT within the next 24 months. Among other key findings was an indication that establishing a clear business case for VSAT would encourage greater adoption among shipping operators.

New NSR Report Projects over 1,600 Satellites Worth $250 Billion to be Launched over the Next 15 Years

Industry to Emerge from Cyclical “Trough” with New Crest in 2016 Averaging 70 Launches Annually 

Cambridge, Mass., June 7, 2011--According to NSR's newest market research report, Global Satellite Manufacturing and Launch Markets released today, the industry should launch satellites worth collectively over $250 Billion over the next 15 years. NSR expects that the stability offered by GEO ComSat replacements, the Ka-band/HTS “me too” syndrome, Government contracts and the steady stream of Science & Navigation missions should see over 1,600 satellites launched by 2025.

Brazil Mobile Market - Overview, Statistics and Forecasts 2011

Dublin, Ireland,  June 2, 2011--Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Brazil - Mobile Market - Overview, Statistics and Forecasts" report to their offering.  Brazil's mobile market is the fifth largest in the world. Though penetration has passed the 100% mark, the number of subscribers continues to grow, as many Brazilians have more than one SIM card.

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