TDG Opinions

September 2007 - Posts

• Diagnosing the eHealth Issues: Doctors Become Developers

  September 25, 2007 In the world of medicine, physicians (not technology providers) are the ones tackling efficiency and quality of care issues by developing innovative software for mobile devices. More Posted Sep 27 2007, 04:06 PM by Alex Kasten Filed under: eHealth, mobile devices, mobile applications, Alex Kasten

• 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 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 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 Filed under: set-top box, EPGs, IPTV, Colin Dixon, IBC, Broadband TV, User Generated Content, UGC

• The MTV/Rhapsody Deal Confirms It: The iPod is Doomed

  Last month, MTV and Real Networks announced a new music service partnership, Rhapsody America. By combining MTV's substantial media presence with Real's Rhapsody digital music service technology, the companies hope to compete with the iPod/iTunes combo that currently rules the U.S. market. But the kicker is the third partner in this new group - Verizon Wireless. Things are about to get interesting... ... Posted Sep 12 2007, 11:18 AM by Wendy Stockard with no comments Filed under: iTunes, iPod, digital music