The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) have today released their first in a series in the delivery of digital content over IP. The first report examines in particular IPTV and Internet Video.
SmartHouse (
http://www.smarthouse.com.au) summaries the paper below:
“According to a report by the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA), the Australian market for internet protocol television (IPTV) and internet video is less developed than many other international markets, with fewer than five IPTV providers and fifteen internet video providers offering full-length professional content directly to consumers. According to ACMA, the industry participants interviewed for the study believed that IPTV and internet video will become more common in Australia in the future but there was disagreement over the actual timeframe, with estimates ranging from 18 months to three years.”
”Overall, the development of IPTV and internet video is all part of the growing number of new online delivery methods, new types of content and engaged consumers are driving significant change in the media and communications industries. Examples include the appearance of social networking websites, the rise of user-generated content and new online avenues for obtaining entertainment, including music, TV and film content and interactive games, says ACMA.”
The full text of the report is available from the
ACMA Emerging services research page and makes for interesting reading for those following video developments locally.