TiVo Facing Identity Crisis
Dallas, TX (ContentDesk via ContentDesk Direct) July 6, 2005 -- A new report from The Diffusion Group, a leading digital consumer and new media research consultancy, suggests that as DirecTV phases out shipments of TiVo DVRs ? a relationship that accounted for 70% of TiVo units sold in 2004 but will account for less than 5% of unit shipments by 2007 ? TiVo will be forced to come to terms with an increasingly competitive market flooded by free DVRs from video service providers.
"Can TiVo Survive? A Case Study in the Perils of First-to-Market Innovations" argues that though TiVo will look to new cable and satellite relationships to fill the gap, these dealings will generate far too little revenue to sustain the company for the long-term."TiVo's new president and CEO, Tom Rogers, will face many challenges as he leads TiVo into its post-DirecTV chapter," said Scott Kipp, author of the report and a contributing analyst with The Diffusion Group.
"Service provider relationships will no doubt be the company's initial panacea, but while such relationships may be cause for short-term optimism, their ability to contribute significantly to the Company's bottom line is limited.""TiVo's long-term survival requires a major transformation in its branding and positioning strategies," continued Kipp.
"It will simply not survive as a DVR solution provider.
Instead, it must become a true 21st century media company, combining consumer electronics, digital audio, Web-based video, and T-commerce strategies, each with a significant Internet component."Kipp says that one of the most significant challenges for Rogers will be simplifying the complex Tahiti vision into a single brand that says "digital media" to the consumer market.
"When consumers think of digital media content and platforms, 'TiVo' should be the first brand that comes to mind," said Kipp.
"Pulling off such a major shift in branding from DVRs to services will no doubt require tremendous marketing and public relations efforts, as well as building partnerships with other new media players.
But TiVo's very survival depends upon transforming the brand by transforming the platforms and services with which the brand is associated."Other key findings from the new study include:* TiVo's recent deal with Comcast will face many difficulties and have little impact, if any, in terms of moving TiVo DVRs.
Architectural differences in software will lead to limited deployments and compromised functionality (especially when compared to stand-alone TiVos).* TiVo's forthcoming Series3 HD-DVR with Multi-Stream CableCard and built-in networking will be too expensive for most consumers and thus require substantial carrier subsidies to impact the market.
With cable and satellite companies leasing similar products for little or no upfront costs, the HD models of the Series3 will see tepid sales.* TiVo will win its patent dispute with Dish Network but won't see significant revenue from the litigation.* TiVo will remain unattractive as an acquisition target unless its stock falls to record lows ? an event that has been made more likely due to the departure of DirecTV.
Should a suitor emerge, the buyer will most likely be a broadband content distributor or a large consumer electronics company ? an Apple/TiVo merger is not out of the question.TDG's new report, "Can TiVo Survive?
A Case Study in the Perils of First-to-Market Innovations," provides an examination of a variety of DVR and digital media subjects, some of which include (1) the unique evolution of TiVo as a company and technology purveyor; (2) the competitive environment in which TiVo now finds itself; (3) profiles of relevant competitors; and (4) the viability and likelihood of partnerships with Google, Yahoo, Apple, Sony, and online content purveyors such as MovieLink and CinemaNow.
The report also offers TDG's latest forecasts for video subscribers, TiVo unit shipments and subscribers, as well as strategic recommendations as to how the Company can survive for the next five years.About TDG Research ? The Diffusion Group is a consumer technology research and strategic marketing firm focused on the connected consumer and new media. Our mission is simple: to provide timely, actionable intelligence designed to best position new consumer technologies for rapid diffusion. TDG is committed to providing market research and strategic consulting services based on conservative, real-world analysis and market forecasts grounded in consumer research. For more information about The Diffusion Group, visit our website at www.tdgresearch.com.
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Embedded DVR
In most surveillance operations using a DVR, the commonly used method is to link the DVR card to a computer containing the software. This has serious limitations in the event of a virus attack or power failure, because the surveillance system could be thrown off gear. In order to overcome these problems, a new type of DVR called the "embedded DVR" has been launched.
The embedded DVR works with very little or no help from the computer. It is a plug and play meaning that installation is very easy and recording can start as soon as the device is installed.
Embedded DVRs can support 4-16 cameras, and a television screen can be added for viewing live pictures. Embedded DVRs provide all the features that come with computer based DVR systems including network support options that allow you to share the recorded data. The motion of the camera can be controlled based on motion and playback and search option are also available.
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DirecTV and DISH Network ? How Do The Two Leading Satellite TV Providers Stack Up?
If you live in the U.S. and want satellite TV systems, you have basically two choices.
Yes, there are other providers out there, but for most viewers, DirecTV and DISH Network offer the most choices for the least money, although Pegasus and Voom are fast becoming major contenders in the satellite television industry.
Competition being what it is, both DirecTV and DISH Network offer similar services and constantly adjust to add features and outdo their rivals.
So how do you choose between the two?
A side-by-side comparison of the services and prices shows some differences that help customers decide which service best fits their viewing needs.
But first, a little background on each provider might be helpful.DirecTVThe company known as The DirecTV Group is made up of four main units, which include DirecTV U.S., DirecTV Latin America, PanAmSat, and Hughes Network Systems (HNS).
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Benefits of DVR Players
A DVR player's best benefit is enabling people to have more control over their day-to-day schedules. A Digital Video Recorder (DVR) allows you to record video in digital format on the DVR's hard drive. A DVR is a cross between a video tape recorder and a DVD recordable drive on a computer, but a DVR is a lot more. Here are some benefits of DVR players.Watch Your Favorite Programs On Your Own Time.With DVR players, you can record hours and hours of TV programs for viewing later. The amount of programs that you record is only limited by the size of your DVR player's hard drive.
This enables you to watch your favorite reality TV show or soap opera when you want to watch it. Surveys of DVR owners show that recording TV shows for future viewing is the biggest benefit for owning a DVR player.Archiving Favorite TV Programs.Some DVR owners use their DVR player to archive their favorite TV programs and TV series. Archiving is best if you hook your DVR player to your home computer network.Digital...
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DVR cards
A DVR card looks quite similar to the common computer video card in many PCs. However, when it comes to functioning, there are a lot of differences between them.
DVR cards come with software that can be used to display and record information from multiple cameras at the same time. These are installed in computers to allow them to function as digital video recording (DVR) systems.
DVR cards are mostly used in surveillance systems to process the information received from a source such as a camera and pass it on to a storage device like a hard disk. In such a set up, there is more than one video out port.
At these ports, the output from the security cameras is plugged in to the card. Once installed inside a computer, the card becomes active and is instantly recognized by the machine thanks to the accompanying software. Once properly installed, this card allows the user to digitally record signals on to his hard drive and then view it instantaneously.
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DirecTV and DISH Network ? How Do The Two Leading Satellite TV Providers Stack Up?
If you live in the U.S. and want satellite TV systems, you have basically two choices.
Yes, there are other providers out there, but for most viewers, DirecTV and DISH Network offer the most choices for the least money, although Pegasus and Voom are fast becoming major contenders in the satellite television industry.
Competition being what it is, both DirecTV and DISH Network offer similar services and constantly adjust to add features and outdo their rivals.
So how do you choose between the two?
A side-by-side comparison of the services and prices shows some differences that help customers decide which service best fits their viewing needs.
But first, a little background on each provider might be helpful.DirecTVThe company known as The DirecTV Group is made up of four main units, which include DirecTV U.S., DirecTV Latin America, PanAmSat, and Hughes Network Systems (HNS).
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Best Satellite TV Offer
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DISH Network
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They're currently giving away everything you need to receive DISH Network programming ?- the dish, up to four receivers, and remote controls.
In addition, DISH Network is offering their HD (high definition) receivers and DVR (digital video recording) receivers free of charge too.
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3 Things To Consider When Comparing DirecTV vs Dish Network
Trying to compare DirecTV vs Dish Network can be hectic.
Both of the major satellite providers offer a huge variety of channels to keep you still on the sofa for the whole year.
So which one is better?
Should price be your only concern?
Here is the top 3 things that you must consider when choosing one satellite provider over the other:
* DirecTV offers exclusive sports channels
* Dish Network offers the largest selection of international programming
* DirecTV offers a dual tuner digital video recorder (DVR)
Are you into sports?
DirecTV offers exclusive sports programming that you can't get anywhere else.
From football to boxing, you'll be able to fill your sports agenda for the whole year.
Packed with exclusive pay-per-view (PPV) sports channels, you'll be able to catch events that you can't find anywhere else.
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Munich, Germany (ContentDesk) November 14, 2005 -- In honor of National Family Week Nov. 20-26, 2005, which is coincident with Thanksgiving, Christine Louise Hohlbaum, mom expert and parenting book author, suggests ways in which families can enjoy the holidays without killing each other. Food shop early, advises the American author of 'Diary of a Mother' and 'SAHM I Am: Tales of a Stay-at-Home Mom in Europe', who lives just north of Munich, Germany, with her husband and two kids. You dont want...
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How To Choose The Best Holiday Gift Basket -- Insider Shopping Tips
(ContentDesk via ContentDesk Direct) November 29, 2005 -- If you're like most people, there's a gift basket or some corporate gift baskets on your shopping list this holiday season.
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Overland Park, KS (ContentDesk) August 7, 2006 -- As health savings accounts continue to become a preferred option for health care consumers, a great need is being created for transparency in pricing within the health care industry. With over 4 million health care consumers taking charge of their own health care costs via HSAs, and even more consumers remaining uninsured -- the number of patients who are price sensitive to routine medical procedures is growing exponentially.In an effort to address...
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