Getting to grips with connected TV platforms - a primer on the gatekeepers of the CTV market

The connected TV platform is emerging as the most important link in the value chain of TV entertainment delivery. A good understanding of the connected TV Operating System (TVOS) business and key players is essential for anyone in the TV industry. This one-hour class will give you the information you need. You will learn:

·         What a TVOS is

·         Why it is the most important piece of technology in streaming

·         How the TVOS market works

·         The market size

·         The strengths and weaknesses of the market leaders

·         What the future holds in store for the market.

If you’re new to the industry, the class takes you through the basics, and you'll leave understanding what makes the business tick. If you're already in the industry, I'll catch you up on all the TVOS participants and what factors drive the industry.

About Colin Dixon and nScreenMedia: Colin Dixon created nScreenMedia as a resource to the Digital Media Industry as it transitions to the new infrastructure for multi-screen delivery. He brings a wealth of knowledge on the Digital TV, Over-the-Top and IPTV spaces garnered from his 15 years working in those industries. Before founding nScreenMedia, he spent 7 years as an analyst and partner with The Diffusion Group. Previously he held senior executive positions at Microsoft/WebTV, Liberate and Oracle delivering products and services to the Cable, Satellite and IPTV industries.

Mr. Dixon is the author of many reports and opinion pieces including What Millennials Want from TV. He holds Bachelors and Masters Degrees in Electrical Engineering and has post-graduate business education experience from Stanford.

Mr. Dixon is a frequent speaker and moderator at many industry events such as NAB, CES, TVOT and TV Connect, IBC and BroadbandTVcon. Mr. Dixon was also nominated one of IPTV’s Top 50 People by IPTV Evangelist.