Make the right IPTV business decisions with a thorough understanding of the technology and the business implications of the broadband video revolution. Master key trends transforming the world of broadcast television and the Web with this guide to hardware, software, Internet applications and the wide range of alternative products and services. Explore why IP is the new gold standard for online video delivery and how it will be monetized. Understand the entire IPTV process, with clear explanations of complex technologies designed to help leaders make informed decisions and drive successful strategies. This comprehensive guide prepares you for IPTV's rapid deployment and future growth with features that include:

• Clear explanations of IPTV and Internet Video networks and applications
• Overviews of how the technical solutions are being turned into business models
• Reality Check perspectives in each chapter that illustrate theories with real-world case studies
• An expanded glossary that clarifies complex, technical jargon