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Digital TV Europe
July/August 2009
July/August 2009
Contents
10. The anniversary issue
For the last 25 years, Digital TV Europe has led the way in reporting on the changing faces of
The anniversary issue
the European pay-TV industry. To celebrate our silver jubilee, we take a look back to some of
the highs and lows of the last quarter century. We also invited a group of leading industry
executives to share their thoughts on the way the industry has evolved.
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22. Access all areas
As the battle for broadband subscribers heats up, investment by telecom and cable operators
in next-generation infrastructure is accelerating. But how do the technology choices compare?
Stuart Thomson investigates.
28. Outsourcing economics
As the financial crisis maintains its grip on the TV industry, content owners are looking at
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ways to improve efficiencies and bring costs down. Graham Pomphrey looks at the role of
playout service providers.
34. IBC 2009: the preview
The IBC exhibition takes place at the Rai Centre in Amsterdam from September 10-15. Digital
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TV Europe takes a look at some of the products on offer this year.
Regulars
2 This month • 4 News digest • 38 Technology • 40 Interactive • 42 Stockwatch • 43 People • 44 Final analysis
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