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  • Technology Outlook: The Cable Show 2014

    Technology Outlook: The Cable Show 2014

    The Cable Show 2014 was back in Los Angeles this year – which usually allows for a larger contingent of content folks to attend given the proximity of Hollywood. This year saw a good mix of technology folks rubbing shoulders with content-types but it almost felt like two shows in parallel – one set of…

  • Viodi View – 05/27/14

    Viodi View – 05/27/14

    Beware of the Unseen Competitor was a title of an article written many years ago that warned broadband operators of the rise of competitors from completely different market sectors. Of course, it is the Internet and the intelligence of the things that helps turn products into mere features and brings in competition from seemingly disparate industries. In the Korner below,…

  • Are the Internet of Things (IoT) & Internet of Everything (IoE) the Same Thing?

    Are the Internet of Things (IoT) & Internet of Everything (IoE) the Same Thing?

    Introduction: For quite some time, Cisco and Qualcomm have used the term Internet of Everything (IoE) to describe what almost everyone else refers to as the Internet of Things (IoT). Qualcomm says on its IoE web page “When smart things everywhere are connected together, we will be able to do more and be more. This is the…

  • The Software Driven Vehicle

    The Software Driven Vehicle

    As simple and as safe as a car combined with the benefits of a motorcycle is what LIT Motors promises with its C-1 electric vehicle. With a projected range of almost 200 miles, a top speed of over 100 miles per hour and anticipated pricing in the mid-20 thousands (before tax credits), the C-1 (working name) has potential…

  • Cable Show 2014 Musings

    Cable Show 2014 Musings

    The following are some observations from and reactions to the recent 2014 Cable Show. Impressive Demos Open Up DNS, Comcast Is it a Revolution or More of the Same Freedom to Be Creative Tap a WiFi Hot Spot 4K, 4K, 4K Stay Tuned Impressive Demos Comcast had a series of impressive demonstrations at the cable…

  • FCC Net Neutrality Proposal Stirs Up Controversy- Reclassify or Not?

    FCC Net Neutrality Proposal Stirs Up Controversy- Reclassify or Not?

    On May 15th the FCC Commissioners narrowly voted to approve a framework for rules that would create an Internet fast lane, while trying to patch up the loopholes that would make that fast lane possible. The proposal from FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler would ban broadband providers from blocking or slowing down websites, but leaves the door…