IPTV Solutions, Next-Generation Viewing Options to Shake up RegionS Broadcast and Media Industry

With mobile data traffic in the GCC expected to exceed 7.7 million terabytes each month by 2021, coupled with the quick adoption of Internet Procedure Tv (IPTV) and various other next-generation watching choices, the landscape of the broadcast industry in the region is experiencing extreme adjustments as a result of changing trends in consumer behavior.

IPTV, television provided over broadband, and Over The Top (OTT) approaches utilized for watching video clip as needed (VOD) will certainly be key topics at the Content Congress which runs along with the 23rd edition of CABSAT, happening at the Dubai World Trade Centre from 21 to 23 March 2017.

Speakers from 20th Century Fox, Starzplay, beIN, ICFLIX, TwoFour54, Iflix and MBC are among the leading firms Middle East taking the phase at the Content Congress to talk about the current developments and trends in the industry.

The Content Congress will certainly return with assistance from Diamond Sponsor, Irdeto; Platinum Sponsors, Ross Video, Huawei and Viacom; Gold Sponsors; Dolby and Gracenote; and Silver Sponsors; GSL Pro and Clarivate Analytics, hosting industry leaders for the fourth year running.

Carlos Tibi, founder and CEO of ICFLIX claimed: "The OTT landscape has actually grown rapidly. The variety of connected devices such as tablet computers and smart TELEVISION's is sustaining the need for OTT since consumers like the benefit and ease of access of having the ability to see just what they want, when they desire, and where they want."

As the popularity of as needed watching in the GCC proceeds, outlets throughout the region are exploring brand-new chances to provide streamed content and unique services to customers for the first time. ICFLIX are among the regional firms adapting to consumer patterns in order to capitalise on the growing demand for VOD. Added Tibi: "We are constantly improving our user experience via our website and indigenous applications to fulfill the needs of a rapidly expanding market and deliver the best customer experience feasible along with to determine monetisation options for business."

The congress will certainly include a keynote address from Martin Gaiss, SVP Material of 20th Century Fox on the future generation of recorded enjoyment, concentrating on personal content on demand. Gaiss will also be signed up with by Amine Lalami, CCO, ICFLIX; and Danny Bates, CCO, Starzplay for the young people dispute, talking about the transforming landscape of shot and personalised web content, and how to monetise audiences on mobile devices.

The customized event is an opportunity for industry professionals to check, utilize and experience the latest devices in the broadcast, satellite interaction, web content delivery and electronic media markets. Trixie LohMirmand, Senior Vice President, Occasions & Exhibitions Monitoring, DWTC, said: "CABSAT's relevance to the broadcast, satellite, wire, media and entertainment industries has never ever been more pertinent, as we are seeing such extreme changes in consumer practices. Speakers at the Web content Congress are opening up key conversations on the issues surrounding the marketplace and will offer their eager understanding on the most effective remedies that can be applied in this region.

" As one of the most prominent program of its kind in the center East, it's vital that we hold these disputes and discussions and bring regional and global industry leaders to the table in order for companies to logistically plan for the future and make it through in the changing landscape."

CABSAT remains to be the primary platform for the broadcast, production, web content distribution, digital media and satellite industries, and the center for customers, vendors and specialists across the region. CABSAT 2017 will range from 9.30 am to 6.00 pm on March 21 and 22, and 9.30 am to 5.00 pm on March 23 at Dubai World Trade Centre To find out more please browse through www.cabsat.com.
Caption: The Material Congress will take on changing patterns in customer behavior in content consumption, running along with CABSAT, 21-23 March at the Dubai World Trade Centre.