HDTV is the must-have entertainment technology for today's consumers. Cable and satellite operators have taken steps to address this demand. Can IPTV meet the challenge? This session will look at the challenges, including bandwidth considerations and viewer expectations. It will use real examples from key IPTV deployments worldwide to ferret out the technologies, architectures, and methodologies that offer the most direct path to success. The emphasis will be on making the most of the IPTV network by focusing on developing intelligent operations that take advantage of high-efficiency compression and sophisticated bit-rate management technologies to meet subscriber expectations while making the most of the economic opportunity.

Bob Wilson Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Modulus Video

Before assuming his current role, Mr. Wilson was a member of the executive committee at Pinnacle Systems for seven years. He served in various senior leadership roles, including president of the broadcast solutions division. During that time, Pinnacle grew revenues more than tenfold to more than $350 million and increased total shareholder value by almost $600 million. Before joining Pinnacle Systems, Mr. Wilson was executive vice president, chief operating officer, chief financial officer, and board member of Accom, Inc., another pioneering video company.