Convergence Key At IABM IBC Conference

The IABM is to hold a conference session at this year's IBC on the potential impact of convergence on the technology supply infrastructure.

The breakfast session, entitled 'What future for broadcast technology?', takes place between 08:00 – 09:30 on Friday 12 September at Room E102 in the RAI. It will be chaired by John Ive, the organisation’s Director of Business Development & Technology. The lead presentation delivered by Chief Executive Peter White.
Charlie Vogt, President, Imagine Communications & Gates Air; Marco Lopez, President, Grass Valley; Ray Cross, Executive Chairman and CEO, Quantel; and Dan Castles, President/CEO, Telestream will also be on hand to give their views.
The event will also feature a panel debate, with insights from a selection of industry presidents and CEOs.
Peter White, chief executive, IABM says: "As the value and margins in broadcast hardware is rapidly becoming a commodity, the industry’s suppliers are now having to seriously consider embracing software and service orientated business models. Many leading technology supply companies are future-proofing their businesses and there is an expectation that mergers and acquisitions activity will really step up in this area.
"As people plan their schedules ahead of IBC, this is an important event for any business affected by these changes. The informative conference session will provide further insight into the future of this sector, we have carried out our own research and will be revealing a range of objective data and analysis."
The event is open to all and commences at 08:00. Coffee and breakfast will be available for attendees from 07:30.

Register for the event via the IABM website.

(IT/CD)