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As competition among television service providers increases, the expanded
role of the set-top box as a receiver, aggregator, storage device, and
sharing platform will grow considerably. This report examines the next
generation of set-top box platforms, examining use cases from DVRs to home
networking media servers. It analyzes the market for set-top box components
and solutions, from drives to software, as well as the role of industry and
open standards.
“The platform most closely linked to the television remains the critical
component to unlocking greater customer loyalty and revenue,” said
Kurt Scherf, vice president and principal analyst with Parks Associates. “The
set-top box landscape is shifting dramatically as service providers seek
ever-greater functionality at lower price points to defend against
encroaching competition.”
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