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21/08/2000
DVD SET TO OUST VHS WITHIN FIVE YEARS
DVD will replace VHS videocassettes as the home entertainment standard within the next five years, according to a new report by US market research firm Strategy Analytics.
The report predicts that shipments of DVD players will rise by 300 per cent this year with US, European, Japanese retailers and rental outfits standing to benefit from a 220 per cent hike in DVD-related revenues.
The survey reveals that sales of DVD hardware will reach 46 million units this year, including 21 million in the United States and 17 million in Europe.
The report concludes that DVD will become one of the most pervasive consumer technologies of this decade. But the chief beneficiaries will be software developers and content owners, who will see rapidly rising revenues as consumers build DVD collections.
Manufacturers, by contrast, already face the dilemma of rising volumes but falling prices and thin margins.
By the end of this year, 14 per cent of US and 5 per cent of European homes will own at least one DVD player. These figures will be boosted by home ownership of DVD-equipped PC’s.
The report predicts that shipments of DVD players will rise by 300 per cent this year with US, European, Japanese retailers and rental outfits standing to benefit from a 220 per cent hike in DVD-related revenues.
The survey reveals that sales of DVD hardware will reach 46 million units this year, including 21 million in the United States and 17 million in Europe.
The report concludes that DVD will become one of the most pervasive consumer technologies of this decade. But the chief beneficiaries will be software developers and content owners, who will see rapidly rising revenues as consumers build DVD collections.
Manufacturers, by contrast, already face the dilemma of rising volumes but falling prices and thin margins.
By the end of this year, 14 per cent of US and 5 per cent of European homes will own at least one DVD player. These figures will be boosted by home ownership of DVD-equipped PC’s.
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22/10/2001
ON-LINE DVD SALES TO GROW BY 566 PER CENT
ON-LINE sales of DVD video are set to rise by an incredible 566 per cent by 2005 according to a forecast by media analysts, Screen Digest, as part of
ON-LINE DVD SALES TO GROW BY 566 PER CENT
ON-LINE sales of DVD video are set to rise by an incredible 566 per cent by 2005 according to a forecast by media analysts, Screen Digest, as part of
10/04/2002
Sonic introduces DVD-Audio Centre LE
Sonic Solutions have introduced the DVD-Audio Creator LE – a highly-affordable DVD-Audio authoring system with advanced features. Incorporating core t
Sonic introduces DVD-Audio Centre LE
Sonic Solutions have introduced the DVD-Audio Creator LE – a highly-affordable DVD-Audio authoring system with advanced features. Incorporating core t
25/06/2003
Ricoh announce DVD+RW/+R 4x recorder
Ricoh have announced the MP5240A-DP DVD+RW/+R writer combining high read- and write- speed, ease of use and the highest level of compatibility with DV
Ricoh announce DVD+RW/+R 4x recorder
Ricoh have announced the MP5240A-DP DVD+RW/+R writer combining high read- and write- speed, ease of use and the highest level of compatibility with DV
31/01/2005
Ulead receives DVD-Video verification
Ulead Systems, a leader in digital imaging, video, and DVD software, has announced that its DVD technology has passed the DVD FLLC verification proces
Ulead receives DVD-Video verification
Ulead Systems, a leader in digital imaging, video, and DVD software, has announced that its DVD technology has passed the DVD FLLC verification proces
17/11/2005
DVD TransPro offers custom DVD templates and graphic overlay during capture
This week during the NAB Post + tradeshow and exhibition being held at the Javits Convention Centre in New York, November 15-17, Globalstor Data intro
DVD TransPro offers custom DVD templates and graphic overlay during capture
This week during the NAB Post + tradeshow and exhibition being held at the Javits Convention Centre in New York, November 15-17, Globalstor Data intro
28/04/2004
Sonic introduces major product advances at NAB 2004
Sonic Solutions, the leader in DVD technology, has announced four important additions to its line of professional DVD creation systems. The four addit
Sonic introduces major product advances at NAB 2004
Sonic Solutions, the leader in DVD technology, has announced four important additions to its line of professional DVD creation systems. The four addit
20/09/2001
SONIC SOLUTIONS NOW SHIPPING DVD-AUDIO CREATOR
SONIC Solutions have announced that DVD-Audio Creator, one of the world¹s first and only full-specification DVD-Audio authoring system, is now shippin
SONIC SOLUTIONS NOW SHIPPING DVD-AUDIO CREATOR
SONIC Solutions have announced that DVD-Audio Creator, one of the world¹s first and only full-specification DVD-Audio authoring system, is now shippin
26/02/2009
ScheduALL Reports 30 Per Cent Revenue Growth For 2008
ScheduALL, a leading provider of enterprise resource management (ERM) software for the broadcast and media industry, has announced significant growth
ScheduALL Reports 30 Per Cent Revenue Growth For 2008
ScheduALL, a leading provider of enterprise resource management (ERM) software for the broadcast and media industry, has announced significant growth
13/08/2001
33 PER CENT OF VIEWERS TUNE IN TO BBC INTERACTIVE
Despite the recent hot spell, the nation has stayed indoors this summer as interactive television fever sweeps through living rooms across the country
33 PER CENT OF VIEWERS TUNE IN TO BBC INTERACTIVE
Despite the recent hot spell, the nation has stayed indoors this summer as interactive television fever sweeps through living rooms across the country
26/07/2001
BBC'S THREE PER CENT PAY RISE ACCEPTED
MEMBERS OF BECTU and the NUJ have voted to accept this year's pay rise. In two separate ballots, one for most of the BBC and another for BBC Resources
BBC'S THREE PER CENT PAY RISE ACCEPTED
MEMBERS OF BECTU and the NUJ have voted to accept this year's pay rise. In two separate ballots, one for most of the BBC and another for BBC Resources
18/06/2001
BBC OPEN WITH 2.5 PER CENT PAY OFFER
ANNUAL pay talks at the BBC have been adjourned after unions called for a better offer. Management tabled an offer of a 2.5 per cent pay increase at a
BBC OPEN WITH 2.5 PER CENT PAY OFFER
ANNUAL pay talks at the BBC have been adjourned after unions called for a better offer. Management tabled an offer of a 2.5 per cent pay increase at a
16/05/2001
CHRYSALIS ANNOUNCE 50.1 PER CENT STAKE IN ECLIPSE
CHRYSALIS, one of the UK’s leading independent TV production groups, have announced the acquisition of a 50.1 per cent stake in Dublin based productio
CHRYSALIS ANNOUNCE 50.1 PER CENT STAKE IN ECLIPSE
CHRYSALIS, one of the UK’s leading independent TV production groups, have announced the acquisition of a 50.1 per cent stake in Dublin based productio
30/03/2001
UTV ANNOUNCE 20 PER CENT INCREASE IN PROFITS
UTV have announced a 20 per cent increase in their television operating profit to £14.3m, up from £11.9m last year. John McCann, Managing Director of
UTV ANNOUNCE 20 PER CENT INCREASE IN PROFITS
UTV have announced a 20 per cent increase in their television operating profit to £14.3m, up from £11.9m last year. John McCann, Managing Director of
06/02/2001
BERTELSMANN ACQUIRES 30 PER CENT OF RTL GROUP
CHANNEL 5 owner, the RTL Group, have announced that media giant Bertelsmann are to acquire the 30 per cent stake of RTL held by GBL through their majo
BERTELSMANN ACQUIRES 30 PER CENT OF RTL GROUP
CHANNEL 5 owner, the RTL Group, have announced that media giant Bertelsmann are to acquire the 30 per cent stake of RTL held by GBL through their majo
01/02/2001
CARLTON TO BALLOT AFTER REJECTING 2.5 PER CENT
MEMBERS of BECTU, NUJ, and AEEU at Carlton TV are to ballot for industrial action over pay. The company's offer of a 2.5 per cent increase was turned
CARLTON TO BALLOT AFTER REJECTING 2.5 PER CENT
MEMBERS of BECTU, NUJ, and AEEU at Carlton TV are to ballot for industrial action over pay. The company's offer of a 2.5 per cent increase was turned
