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ADB’s Graphyne2 Embraces Personalized Recommendations Through Partnership With ContentWise

According to recent research from Parks Associates, over 60% of U.S. broadband households have at least one OTT video service subscription, while Gartner states that by 2019, up to 50% of households will not subscribe to any pay-TV services, and will rely wholly on over-the-top (OTT) based subscription VOD, and free online video. As such, it is vital for pay-TV operators to make additional efforts to maintain their dominance in an increasingly competitive market.

From the article "ADB’s Graphyne2 Embraces Personalized Recommendations Through Partnership With ContentWise" by www.multichannel.com

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