Video servers have rapidly emerged as a critical requisite in new markets powering video applications and enabling organizations to use their video assets for various purposes. The Federal Communications Commission's (FCC) directive to transit to digital version proved to be a shot in the arm, particularly for large-sized video server solutions. The market seems all set to grow as telecom companies are expected to park their investments in the video-on-demand sector. Video server technology is increasingly being adopted by news-stations and television broadcast companies to provide viewers access to streaming videos and other features. Use of streaming video servers by business enterprises for product demonstrations, corporate training, education, corporate communications and video conferencing applications are likely to boost the market.
Integrated video streaming applications over Internet and the move towards digitized broadcasting is set to take the video server business on a fast track pace. Rapid penetration and adoption of Internet is expected to act as a catalyst for growth. Global market for video servers is projected to reach $2.3 billion by 2012.
Video servers have rapidly emerged as a critical requisite in new markets powering video applications and enabling organizations to use their video assets for various purposes. The Federal Communications Commission's (FCC) directive to transit to digital version proved to be a shot in the arm, particularly for large-sized video server solutions. The market seems all set to grow as telecom companies are expected to park their investments in the video-on-demand sector. Video server technology is increasingly being adopted by news-stations and television broadcast companies to provide viewers access to streaming videos and other features. Use of streaming video servers by business enterprises for product demonstrations, corporate training, education, corporate communications and video conferencing applications are likely to boost the market.
World video servers market is likely to rise at a CAGR of about 18%. United States dominates the market in terms of dollar value while Asia-Pacific represents the fastest growing region. Together, North America and Europe account for over 70% share in terms of world revenues. Asia is the fastest growing regional market with a CAGR of 15% through 2010. Increased interest in digital media enabling technologies coupled with Beijing Olympics led a spike in growth. In terms of product segments, the world market for broadcast video servers is forecast to reach US$773 million in 2010. Enterprise video servers are projected to register revenues worth US$735 million in 2013, while cable/telco servers are expected to record revenues in excess of US$500 million in 2011.
Major players in the marketplace include 360 Systems, Arris Group, Dell, SeaChange, IBM, Axis AB, Kasenna, Cisco/Arroyo, Concurrent Computers, Motorola/Broadbus Technologies, Doremi Labs, Drastic Technologies, Entone, Hewlett-Packard, InfoValue Computing, Harris/Leitch, Microsoft, Omneon Video Networks, Pinnacle Systems, Pixord, Quantel, RealNetworks, Sun Microsystems, Silicon Graphics, Sony Business Solutions & Systems, Telindus, Thomson Broadcast & Media Solutions and Zaxel Systems.
"Video Servers: A Global Strategic Business Report" available at Electronics.ca Publications provides a comprehensive review of market trends, product profile, recent developments, mergers, acquisitions, profiles of major players and other strategic industry activities. Analysis is presented for major geographic markets such as US, Canada, Japan, France, Germany, Italy, the UK, Spain, Russia, Asia-Pacific, Middle East and rest of world. Analytics for the period 2000 through 2015 are provided in terms of end-use sectors including broadcast, enterprise and cable/telco.
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