Study Group: Interactive TV Software Experts (North America)

Council Members in this Study Group: 44

This study group may include experts knowledgeable on topics such as IT Services, consumer electronics, wireless devices, software, hardware, information technology, semiconductors, media, cable, satellite, internet, broadband, global positioning systems, advertising, online media, telecommunications, networking, wireless, and data storage, among others.

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Leading Experts in this Study Group

Stephen Sutkowski

President
Telecom Strategic Visions

Stephen Sutkowski is the President of Telecom Strategic Visions, a consultant firm. He has working knowledge of business processes (service activation, provisioning, service assurance, and customer care), network functional and performance requirements,...

Steve Fortuna

President
Fortuna Consultants

Steve Fortuna is the President of Fortuna Consultants, providing consulting engineering and feasibility studies to the telecommunications industry. Previously, he was a Network Architect with Charter Communications since October 2007. He has more than...

Hong Jiang

President and Chief Executive Officer
HJ Solutions, LLC

Hong Jiang, PhD, is the President and Chief Executive Officer of HJ Solutions, a technology consulting firm. Dr. Jiang is an expert on LTE, WiMax and China 3G. Dr. Jiang has over 10 years of experience in wireless technologies including LTE and WiMax....

James Meyers

Chief Executive Officer
Alpha Media

James Meyers, a global media expert and pioneer, is Chief Executive Officer at Alpha Media, an entertainment media company with international sales and distribution operations, US sales and distribution operations, cable television assets and international...

Steven Harnsberger

President
SHI Digital

Steven Harnsberger is the President at SHI Digital, a full time consultancy in online video and digital distribution of movies. From 2004-2008, he has served as the Vice President, Strategic Business Development at Sonic Solutions, a company specializing...

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Hollywood Internet Movie Download Sites - Still Looking for a Business Model

November 6, 2009

Analysis by:Steven Harnsberger, President,

Analysis of:(Hollywood) Industry Slowly Embracing New Media | www.hollywoodreporter.com

Good article - the ugly truth about digital movies on the web is that no stand alone digital video content service makes money today, not CinemaNow (Sonic Nasdaq SNIC), Amazon, Vudu, or BlockBuster. The business model is missing, the revenue share small and the demand absent.Many have tried and failed including: Intertainer, MovieLink, Akimbo, Moviebeam - even CinemaNow was sold because it could not make money. The digital movie business model is broken....

SSDs versus HDDs: Why Are SSDs Slow to Take off?

September 9, 2009

Analysis by:Samuel Russ, Assistant Professor,

Analysis of:Why are SSDs slow to take off? | www.eetimes.com

Much has been written about SSDs and their attempts to move into mainstream data storage. However, they suffer significant technical and cost limitations and must compete with a well-entrenched incumbent, magnetic disk drives.

Coinstar’s Redbox Expands Relationships with Studios

August 31, 2009

Analysis by:James Meyers, Chief Executive Officer ,

Analysis of:Redbox Sues Studio Over Access to Films | online.wsj.com

Redbox’s future will ultimately be affected by a number of variables, starting with whether or not the Universal (NYSE: GE), Fox and Warner Brothers studios succeed in their struggle to create a kiosk release window.

With Financing in Place, DreamWorks to Produce Six Movies a Year

August 20, 2009

Analysis by:James Meyers, Chief Executive Officer ,

Analysis of:Spielberg Gets Funds to Start Up New Studio | online.wsj.com

DreamWorks is able to achieve what many Hollywood producers have been unable to do: secure new sources of film funding in financially difficult times.

Sony Pictures Signs Multiyear Agreement with Redbox

July 24, 2009

Analysis by:James Meyers, Chief Executive Officer ,

Analysis of:Studios Rethink Redbox | online.wsj.com

1. Sony Pictures (NYSE: SNE) has signed a multiyear deal to supply Redbox's (NASDAQ: CSTR) video rental kiosks. 2. Deal minimizes sell-thru of used Sony DVDs, while maximizing Sony non-theatrical titles.

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Members in this Study Group include these company types:

Individual/Small Consultancy
Cable Provider/MSO
Ad-Delivery Platform Provider
Independent Consulting Firm
Market Research Company*
Cable Television Network

Members in this Study Group often have these job titles:

Principal
Consultant
Chief Executive Officer
President
Marketing Director
Product Development Director

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