Sys-Con Italia: Video-on-Demand and Linux

Written By
Web Webster
Web Webster
Mar 14, 2006

“Don’t underestimate it–VOD is big business for the cable and
telecom companies offering it. Use of VOD services is growing at an
astounding pace. Cable companies use VOD as a weapon to thwart the
advances of competitive satellite providers who lack the two-way
communications infrastructures to provide true interactivity. And
what a weapon it is–major deals with networks and studios are
making compelling high-quality content available to consumers at
the touch of a button–whenever and wherever they want it.

“As VOD becomes a standard product offering, there are key
features that resonate with consumers, features that can make the
difference between a successful VOD rollout and a flop…”

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Web Webster

Web Webster

Web Webster has more than 20 years of writing and editorial experience in the tech sector. He’s written and edited news, demand generation, user-focused, and thought leadership content for business software solutions, consumer tech, and Linux Today, he edits and writes for a portfolio of tech industry news and analysis websites including webopedia.com, and DatabaseJournal.com.

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