IPTV and Internet Video

Make the right IPTV business decisions with a thorough understanding of the technology and the business implications of the broadband video revolution. Master key trends transforming the world of broadcast television and the Web with this guide to hardware, software, Internet applications and the wide range of alternative products and services. Explore why IP is the new gold standard for online video delivery and how it will be monetized. Understand the entire IPTV process, with clear explanations of complex technologies designed to help leaders make informed decisions and drive successful strategies. This comprehensive guide prepares you for IPTV's rapid deployment and future growth with features that include:

• Clear explanations of IPTV and Internet Video networks and applications








• Overviews of how the technical solutions are being turned into business models








• Reality Check perspectives in each chapter that illustrate theories with real-world case studies








• An expanded glossary that clarifies complex, technical jargon

* Reality Check perspectives throughout each chapter tie theory to real-world case studies
* Expanded glossary clarifies complex technical jargon
* Includes clear explanations of complex technologies, for both technical and non-technical professionals

Chapter 1 - What is Internet Protocol, and Why Use IP for Video?
Chapter 2 - Types of IP Video
Chapter 3 - Business Models
Chapter 4 - Network Overviews
Chapter 5 - IP- The Internet Protocol
Chapter 6 - Video Compression
Chapter 7 - Maintaining Video Quality and Security
Chapter 8 - Sizing Up Servers
Chapter 9 - The Importance of Bandwidth
Chapter 10 - Set-Top Boxes
Chapter 11 - Internet Video Technologies
Chapter 12 - The Future of IP Video