ISSUES AND TOPICS AT OTTCON

The following is a preliminary set of issues, topics and questions which will be discussed at the Over-the-Top Technology Conference on February 2-3, 2010 in San Jose, CA.  The list is not comprehensive and additional issues and topics will be discussed as abstracts are submitted and added to the agenda. 

Next Generation TV - Are Hybrid Models the Future of TV? 

Making PCs / CE Connect to TV Easier and Faster

Migrating From OTT to IPTV

Video Encoding and Optimization for OTT Services

What Is OTT?  Defining the Service, Technologies, Devices and Content That Define OTT

Making Your Platform OTT-Ready

OTT's Impact on the Home Network

Transcoding Content for OTT Consumption

EPG and Middleware - Search, Discover, Navigate, Personalize

Improving Your Streaming Quality of Service

Where Do Pure-Play OTT Service Providers Fit?

Differentiating Your Device and Service - Where Is the Value-Ad?

Competing Directly With Incumbent Pay-TV Operators

OTT Business Model and Pricing Structures

OTT Strategies for MSOs and Telcos

Imitate or Differentiate.  Content Issues for OTT Operators

Personalizing the Advertising Experience w/ OTT

OTT Direct to the TV

OTT Operators: Offering a more competitive 3-screen experience

How Net Neutrality Will Impact OTT Services

Digital Rights Management - The Multi-Platform and Content Portability Dilemma

The Impact of OTT on Traditional Pay TV - A Global Perspective

How should incumbent Pay TV operators embrace / compete with OTT?

Competing With the Incumbents - Creating Value-Added Services

What is the Optimal Device for the Delivery of OTT Services?
-STB/PVR
-Hybrid STB
-PC
-Mobile Internet Device / Smartphone
-Internet-Enabled TVs
-Game Console
-Blu-Ray Player
-Dedicated OTT-STB