Book Description
Welcome to the future. You and your company need these reports if you are interested in what is happening to television and computers. There are so many developments happening that it is impossible to keep up to date unless you let others take the strain of finding out, filtering the information and letting you know. Putting an interpretation on the deluge of information about digital television is why CDG exists.
The title of the full report is DTT in Europe-The Full Report. This is the newly-researched full report released 15 October, 1998. It covers digital TV in Europe focussing on DTT. This is very topical because digital TV via satellite was just launched in the UK in September for the first time and DTT is due for launch in November. The other major European countries will be following shortly.
Key Benefits of the report
Updates the leading countries: UK, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Sweden, NL Clarifies the developments in satellite, cable and terrestrial television Explains why the USA is taking a different route from the Europeans Shows how convergence impacts the broadcasting industry Understandable by the non-technical reader
Two volumes in this set
The Dynamics of Transition -- This volume is intended as an intelligent summary for the person who would like to know what is going on and what the main issues are. Attractively produced in a magazine format, this volume uses an imaginative range of graphics to explain the main concepts.
The Full Report -- This volume contains the detail of the study. It is written in a clear and accessible style suited not only to the television industry professional but also to others such as commercial executives, lawyers and policy makers who want to learn about the situation in Europe. This report is suitable for those whose work requires them to gain a more in-depth knowledge of the subject area.
About the author
John Foley is the Managing Director of CDG Consultants. He is a strategy consultant in the field of digital television and new media, and has been involved in several new product launches. Mr Foley is presently advising the European Commission on digital television. He is the author of several influential reports on digital television and pay TV in Europe. Prior to forming CDG, Mr Foley was manager of the Media Group at Coopers & Lybrand and was the founder of the commodity trading company Saladin. He was educated at the universities of Oxford (Philosophy, Politics and Economics) and Lancaster (Operational Research). Mr Foley is a regular speaker at international conferences on digital television and is listed in Who's Who in the World.
John Foley is the principal author of this report. The core team involved in the digital television project comprises the following experts:-
Andrew Biller, Broadcasting technology
Paul Rasmussen, Interactivity technology
Terry Brunne, Marketing and conferences
Steve Zapp, Market research
Francis Fuchs, Information technology
Leila Raivio, Finance and administration
Trevor Watling, Software
Orlando Kimber, Public relations
John Yip, Design
CDG Consultants Ltd. of London, England CDG is an international strategy house consulting on the economic and commercial issues surrounding convergence and digital television. The findings of CDG feature in press comments, analysts reports, broadcaster policy statements and in private consultancy work.
We offer insights into the developments of digital technology as well as the changing patterns of social and family life. As Europe converges to the information society, with a single currency, new approaches are required for corporate success.
At CDG, the emphasis is on providing the highest quality of service possible. The results of our work have been acclaimed by a wide range of clients from investment banks to telecommunications companies.
Major areas of expertise include digital television, European policy and regulation, project planning and applied futurology. Clients include European Commission, investment banks, broadcasters, telcos and transmission operators. Other activities include publishing and seminars.
We are also advisors to the UK Government in the fields of family policy and social security. We are active in projects in the non-profit and voluntary sectors and continue to support social policy research projects. CDG provides advisory and consulting services to senior management, corporate strategists and investment analysts. We examine companies involved all along the digital supply chain. These range from copyright holders, broadcasters, manufacturers and governments. Our high-value added input can range from developing or reviewing corporate strategy, participation at workshops and acting as a sounding board.
We are currently advising the European Commission on the implementation of the Directive on digital television standards.
