China is continuing to drive the lion’s share of customers and revenues to the online video industry in Asia Pacific. In new research, the forecast is that China will account for 85% of subscription video-on-demand (SVOD) customers and 78% of online video sector revenues by 2022.
Read more: China takes IPTV to new levels in Asia
Australia’s central technology showcase for the media and entertainment industries SMPTE17 is focussing on connected media and the transformative ways it is reshaping the media landscape.
The rise of applications and technology platforms enabling digital health have been nominated as one of the biggest trends transforming the technology and financial markets according to Internet analyst guru, Mary Meeker.
Read more: Internet guru names health tech as critical
The rise of an ageing population means that retirement living options and facilities are growing in complexities of services, demand and technology solutions. The Australian Bureau of Statistics forecasts that by 2050 those aged 65 or over will make up nearly one-quarter of the population. Significantly between now and 2050, the proportion of Australians aged 85 years or older will more than double to 4.2 percent.
Samsung has selected Australian enterprise IPTV application specialist OmniScreen to be part of the exclusive global Samsung Enterprise Alliance Program (SEAP).
Read more: Australian IPTV company secures Samsung global support