Latest Developments in Technological Convergence in the IT Sector
28 March, 2007
Cynthia ChynDeputy General Director
Market Intelligence CenterInstitute for Information Industry
The Separate Customs Territory of Taiwan, Penghu, Kinmen and Matsu
email: [email protected]: mic.iii.org.tw/english
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Outline
• Digital Convergence
• Home Convergence
• Convergence On-the-Go
• Concluding Remarks
Digital Convergence
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The Driver - Application Convergence
Source: MIC, March 2007
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TomorrowTomorrowHorizontal Network (multi-services)Horizontal Network (multi-services)
TodayTodayVertical Networks (single service)Vertical Networks (single service)
The Enabler – Heterogeneous Networks Convergence
Mob
ile
Net
wor
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e N
etw
ork
Ter
rest
rial
/Rad
io/S
atel
lite
Ter
rest
rial
/Rad
io/S
atel
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Fix
ed N
etw
ork
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ed N
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ork
WiM
AX
/WL
AN
WiM
AX
/WL
AN
ContentContent
Services
IP-based ServiceEnvironment
Service 1Service 1 Service 2Service 2 Service 3Service 3 Service 4Service 4
FixedNetwork
MobileNetwork WLAN/WiMAX
BroadcastingNetwork
Data 1Data 1 Data 3Data 3Data 2Data 2 Data 4Data 4
Source: MIC, March 2007
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Diversified Devices and Business Models Coping with Opportunities
Kiosk
Data Searching Service
Data Sharing Service
IMS/MSN
VoIP
SMS/MMS
LBS
VOD Service
Multi Room Service
DVR, PVR Service
Online Gaming
Broadcasting Fixed Network MobileWiMAX/WLAN
Video、Movies Download
Music Download
Communication Entertainment
Audio Video Game Information
Source: MIC, March 2007
Home Convergence
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Starry Starry Home
TV
Media
CenterPC
Monitor
Home Networks DMA
TV
Media Center
PC
Monitor
Xbox 360
DVD
PVR
STBHome Networks
Star ModelCentre Model
Media CenterPC
Family RoomDen
Master Bedroom
Media Center Extender (MCX)
HDTV
HDTV
Kid’s Room
Media Center PC
Media Center ExtenderGame
Voice
Longhorn PCDMA
Source: MIC, March 2007
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Console no longer only about games
Game Console
GameGame
TVTV
MovieMovie
PhotoPhoto
MusicMusicInternetInternet
TV
Xbox 360
DVD HDDMCE Extender
Monitor
Media CenterPC
TV
PS3BD HDD
Cell
CellHDD Recorder
Cell
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Analog Digital
Set Top Box Towards Multi-tasking
TV Viewing
Storing/Time-Shifting/
Push VOD
Home MediaCenter
i-TV
SDSD HDHD Full-HDFull-HD
Transmission and
ReceptionHome
GatewayModem Wireless
ModemVoIP Terminal Ada
pter
Product Specifications and Functions
Single Tuner Single Tuner Dual Tuners Multiple Tuners
Middleware Middleware Middleware
Hard Disk Driver Hard Disk Driver
DVD R/W DVD R/W
Com. Ports
Support AV Share Network
Digitalization and Multi-purposing
Applications
and Services
Source: MIC, March 2007
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TVPC/EPCTV+STB-Photo
-Music
-EPG
-Web TV
-TV
-PVR
-TV
-PVR
-EPG
-i-TV
-Music
-Photo
IP Based-ServicesEnvironment
Data Voice Video
STB
IntegrateEngage in
IP Technology Blurs the Boundaries
Source: MIC, March 2007
Convergence On-the-Go
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Portable Video Player
Portable Storage - OTG
Portable Audio Player
All You Can Entertain - Portable Media Player
Music Play Photo Play FM Radio Audio Recording PC Connectivity
1.5~2.5” TFT LCD 2~8GB Flash 20~60 GB HDD
3~5” TFT LCD 30~120 GB HDD
Music Play Video Play Photo Play Play Games FM Radio Audio Recording PDA Function PC Connectivity
4~7” TFT LCD 30~120 GB HDD
Music Play Video Play Photo Play Play Games FM Radio Audio Recording PDA Function PC Connectivity Support Memory Card
Digital Terrestrial TV Receiving AV out for larger display TV Recording EPG & Teletext Remote Control GPS
1.5~4” TFT LCD or None display 30~120 GB HDD
PC Connectivity Support Memory Card
Portable Media Center
Source: MIC, March 2007
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PND = PDA + GPS + Security + PMP
Navigation+MP3
Security
Personal Navigation
Devices
Personal Entertainment
Navigation+PMPAudio
Navigation+Game
Nokia 330
Mio H610
Integrated Communications
Products
Personal Video Players
Navigatiom+Camera
Navman Pix
Navigation+Speed alarm
GSM/GPRS
Navigation+Safety Camera
Video
Navigation+XM Satellite Radio
StreetPilot 2820
tomtom GO 910
Bluetooth WiFi VoIP
Networking
Garmin nuvi 660 Nokia 330
Mio A701
Personal Security
TelematicsCar Security
Traffic Reports
Golf Applications
tomtom GO 910
Source: MIC, March 2007
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Computing On-the-Go - More Than Productivity
Mobile Communication
Mobile Computing
NB Vendor NB Model
OperatorTech. Status
Regio
n
Dell Latitude Vodafone HSDPA 2H,2006 EU
Acer Travel Mate Vodafone HSDPA 1H, 2006 EU
Fujitsu Siemens
LifeBook T-MobileVodafone
HSDPA 2H,2006 EU
HP NC6140 Verizon CDMA2 0001x EV-DO
1H, 2006 US
Lenovo ThinkpadT60,Z60t
Verizon CDMA2 0001x EV-DO
1H, 2006 US
DEll NA Cingular HSDPA 1H, 2006 US
Notebook PCs with 3G Functions
100Mbps
PAN WLAN
10m 100m 1Km
500Mbps
1Mbps
10Mbps
Bluetooth
802.11a
802.11g
802.11b
802.11n
2.5G
3G
3.5GDSDPA
WWAN
WIMAX
Developments of Wireless Technology
Source: MIC, March 2007
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Mobile Handheld – A Dream Land
Mes
sag
ing
Text Message Multimedia Message
2GGSM/
cdmaOne
2.5GGPRS
2.75EDGE/
Cdma2000 1X
3GW-CDMA
Cdma2000 1x EV-DO
3.5G EvolutionHSPA
Melody
Location Base Service
Java Game
Image/Video Capture
Digital TV Broadcasting
Instant Message
Video Streaming
Mobile Commerce
Simple E-mail
Mu
ltim
edia
Web Browsing
Secured E-mail withAttachment
Multi-player Game
Push-to-mail
MP3 Melody MP3 Full-track
Video Conferencing Ser
vice
s
9.6 ~ 64 kbps 64 ~ 144 kbps 384kbps ~ >2M kbpsBusiness Solutions
Source: MIC, March 2007
Concluding Remarks
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Convergence Overwhelming
Source: MIC, March 2007
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Concluding Remarks
• The evolution of network architecture and the development of digital transmission technology have stimulated the widespread adoption of triple-play services that integrate voice, data and video, and have blurred the boundaries between audiovisual, communications and Internet services.
• Convergence is an issue not just about seizing market opportunity, but more about shifting and building competitive advantage at firm level, developing competitiveness at country level, and preparing for the next paradigm.
• Given the ongoing trend towards digital convergence, there is a need for a new product monitoring mechanism on a regular basis under the ITA, so as to establish a future-envisioning healthy global trading environment.
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Thank you for your attention.