Controlling Key Distribution Points in the Digital Home Value Chain will Determine Who Gets Lion's Share of $90 Billion US Broadband Profit Pool -- "The digital home revenue and profit landscape will be determined in large part by which players dominate key "control points" in the digital home, according to The Diffusion Group. several examples of these control points, include: Network access - the physical link to the home; Media access, including protocols and formats - including digital rights management (DRM), asset management, and video standards; Delivery and application platforms - including content delivery, device management, and operations system and support software/middleware; and Unique and defendable IP - including content creation and imaging technologies, as well as operating systems. As convergence technologies work their way deeper into the broadband homes, competing players will have the chance to solidify market position and extract higher profits from the total pool - a pool that is expected to grow from $50 billion in 2005 to almost $90 billion by 2010."
As an independent advisory consultant with experience across the technology sector, I've observed the transformative impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on various industries across the globe. The recent IDC market study of AI in Europe provides valuable insights. The forecast AI spending in Europe will reach $133 billion by 2028, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 30.3 percent, underscores the significant momentum behind AI adoption. This substantial investment reflects the increasing recognition of AI's potential to enhance productivity, drive innovation, and create new business model opportunities. Generative AI Market Development While AI itself is not a new concept, the emergence of Generative AI (GenAI) has catalyzed a new wave of excitement and investment. GenAI's ability to create content, from text to images and even code, has captured the imagination of businesses and consumers alike. The IDC market study highlights the exceptional growth expected in...