Obama, WiMAX and 1 Mbps HDTV at the 2008 Democratic National Convention (DNC)

Obama, WiMAX and 1 Mbps HDTV at the 2008 Democratic National Convention (DNC), by industry veteran, Frank Ohrtman, is must reading for anyone considering the many enterprise applications for WiMAX. The report includes analysis provided by Mr. Ohrtman and a case study presented by KMGH's use HDTV over a WiMAX network implemented and operated by Mr. Ohrtman and his company, WMX Systems. WiMAX and video conferencing vendors, telecommunications service providers, telecommunications investors and any stakeholders in the fast moving field of broadband communications will find the information and insights invaluable.

Contents

Executive Summary
Why WiMAX for Broadcast TV Industry?
Cheaper (CAPEX)
Cheaper (OPEX)
Simpler and more convenient to use
Smaller
Importance of "cheaper, simpler, smaller, more convenient to use" in news gathering
Potential Objections to WiMAX in the Broadcast Industry
Range and Throughput
Quality of Service (QoS)
Security
Enabling video compression technologies: the other half of the equation
HD at 1 Mbps?: HD recording and streaming live anywhere, any time
Standards
Cameras
Audio Factors
Echo Cancellation
The Audio Secret Sauce: Compression Algorithms and "wideband"
Applications
Broadcast TV
Lesser broadcasters/news gatherers
Traveling broadcasters
Video Conferencing
Distance learning
Telemedicine
The market implications for WiMAX-based HD video services
HD Video Conferencing for the Enterprise
HDTV for WiMAX Residential Triple Play or Quadruple Play
HD Video Surveillance for the Enterprise
What is the market for WiMAX-based HD video services?
Broadcast Industry
Video Conferencing
Video Surveillance
HDTV in Residential Triple or Quadruple Play
Telemedicine
Medical Imaging
Case study: WiMAX services for TV broadcaster during 2008 Democratic National Convention
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