Independents consider Europe's hybrid strategy

摘要

More than 35 new IPTV operations began trials or deployment across the globe in the past six months, suggesting opportunity in the market despite the economic downturn and rise of alternative video options. Only two trials took place in North America, with the majority occurring in emerging markets, but the U.S. has done better than originally expected, said Gary Schultz, CEO of analyst firm Multimedia Research Group.