U.S. Video Server Markets

Published by: Frost & Sullivan

Published: May. 19, 2003

Table of Contents

 1 | EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

  Market Overview

      1. Introduction



      2. Competitive Analysis





  Major Research Findings

      1. Opportunities and Forecasts



      2. Market Segment Analysis



      3. Conclusions

  2 | TOTAL VIDEO SERVER MARKET

  Overview

      1. Introduction



      2. Measurement Analysis



      3. Drivers to Market Growth



      4. Restraints to Market Growth



      5. Strategic Issues Facing the Video Server Market



      6. Strategic Recommendations for Growth and to Overcome Identified Challenges Facing the Video Server Market

  The Future of the Video Server Market

      1. Revenue Forecasts



      2. Demand Analysis



      3. Market and Technology Trends



      4. Storage Trends



      5. Pricing Trends

  Competitive Analysis of the Total Video Server Market

      1. Competitive Structure of the Total Video Server Market



      2. Product Analysis for the Total Video Server market

  Frost and Sullivan Market Engineering Awards for the Video Server Market

      1. 2003 Best Bang for the Buck award for the video server market



      2.  2003 Market Engineering Leadership Award for the compressed broadcasting market for video servers



      3. 2003 Market Engineering Leadership Award for the total cable/telco market for video servers



      4. 2003 Market Penetration Award for the cable market for video servers



      5. 2003 Market Engineering Leadership Award for the cable market for video server software products



      6. 2003 Technology Integration Award for the U.S. Video Server Market

  3 | INTERNET VIDEO SERVER MARKET

  Market Overview

      1. Market Overview and Definitions



      2. Measurement Analysis



      3. Growth Drivers for the Internet Video Server Market



      4. Restraints to Growth for the Internet Video Server Market

  Forecasts and Trends for the Internet Video Server Market

      1. Revenue Forecasts



      2. Demand Analysis



      3. Market and Technology Trends



      4. Pricing Trends

  Competitive Analysis for the Internet Video Server Market

      1. Competitive Structure



      2. Market Share Analysis



      3. Product Analysis

  4 | INTRANET VIDEO SERVER MARKET

  Market Overview

      1. Market Overview and Definitions



      2. Measurement Analysis



      3. Growth Drivers for the Intranet Video Server Market



      4. Restraints to Growth for the Intranet Video Server Market

  Forecasts and Trends for the Intranet Video Server Market

      1. Revenue Forecasts



      2. Demand Analysis



      3. Market and Technology Trends



      4. Pricing Trends

  Competitive Analysis for the Intranet Video Server Market

      1. Competitive Structure



      2. Market Share Analysis



      3. Product Analysis

  5 | BROADCASTING VIDEO SERVER MARKET

  Market Overview

      1. Market Overview and Definitions



      2. Measurement Analysis



      3. Growth Drivers for the Broadcasting Video Server Market



      4. Restraints to Growth for the Broadcasting Video Server Market

  Forecasts and Trends for the Broadcasting Video Server Market

      1. Revenue Forecasts



      2. Demand Analysis



      3. Market and Technology Trends



      4. Pricing Trends

  Competitive Analysis for the Broadcasting Video Server Market

      1. Competitive Structure



      2. Market Share Analysis



      3. Product Analysis

  6 | CABLE AND TELCO VIDEO SERVER MARKET

  Market Overview

      1. Market Overview and Definitions



      2. Measurement Analysis



      3. Growth Drivers for the Cable/ Telco Video Server Market



      4. Restraints to Growth for the Cable/ Telco Video Server Market

  Forecasts and Trends for the Cable/ Telco Video Server Market

      1. Revenue Forecasts



      2. Demand Analysis



      3. Market and Technology Trends



      4. Pricing Trends

  Competitive Analysis for the Cable/ Telco Video Server Market

      1. Competitive Structure



      2. Market Share Analysis



      3. Product Analysis

Abstract

Video-on-demand Technology Rollout to Drive U.S. Market for Video Servers

The success of video-on-demand (VOD) technology has a significant bearing on the video server market since these systems are mission critical for enabling VOD. By streaming and storing content, video servers help provide viewers with more freedom in the choice of content and flexibility in scheduling. With widespread deployment of VOD applications, added revenue streams are expected, especially from the Internet and cable segments as entertainment companies and corporate entities are increasingly using streaming technology on their web sites.

This Frost & Sullivan research examines the U.S. Video Server Markets. It offers revenue forecasts by market segments as well as provides global guidance and covers key drivers and restraints affecting growth of the market. It also provides strategic recommendations to overcome market challenges. The report has been segmented into four video server markets - Internet, intranet, broadcasting, and cable/telco.

Increased Applications for Video Server Technology across Segments Expands Growth

Television and news stations have started using video server technology for news broadcasts and features on their web sites to provide visitors with streaming video. This technology has been used by VOD to provide consumers with access to libraries of digital shows, movies, and other media. Subscribers will also be able to view enriched, near-DVD-quality films over the Internet for a small fee. With deployment of VOD applications over the Internet, there has been a lot of demand for sports and niche programming.

Enterprises use video server technology to create product demonstrations, CEO addresses to investors, and most importantly, corporate education and training. "Video server products can help effectively target and specify the training and education needs of particular employees and partners," observes the analyst. The popularity of video conferencing, corporate communications, and training presents a significant opportunity to vendors. The hospitality industry also offers prospects for growth as hotels have begun to provide digital cable service to customers’ rooms.

Prevalence of Digital Media Applications Augments Need for Video Servers

"The Federal Communications Commission mandate to digitize broadcast signals is one of the prime opportunities for video server vendors," states the analyst. Compliance with this directive will mean that there will be a need for video servers in the various verticals that use digital media applications. However, with declining storage and hardware costs, broadcasters are stalling their investments in infrastructure because they hope to purchase video servers at cheaper prices in future.

Video severs are capable of delivering digital video media in Internet, intranet, broadcasting, and cable/telecom environments. By leveraging its technologies through strategic partnerships with allied industries, video server companies will be able to consolidate their core competencies and thereby, gain market shares. "Market participants’ survival will hinge on the level of functionality, scalability, and reliability they can provide to their customers," notes the analyst.

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