NEXT GENERATION VIDEO NETWORKS Survey Results September 2014 Shaping the Future of Satellite Communications www.newtec.eu Rev.2 09/2014
Introduction Everyone is talking about multiservice networks, automated workflows, hybrid networks and new industry standards (e.g. UHDTV, DVB-S2X). Just buzzwords? With the help of our 3 rd industry survey, we at Newtec were interested in the thoughts of our customers and business partners: n n n In what direction is the industry moving? How is the satellite-terrestrial mix changing? What investment plans are being made as a result? This booklet will provide you with the answers to these questions. We would like to give a big thank you to the 270 participants who completed our 3 rd industry survey, which ran over three weeks in August 2014. 2 Results of this survey are Newtec
What s your job function? 11% 1 C-level (e.g. CEO, CTO) Engineering 12% Marketing and Product Management Operations 8% 48% Other Sales The majority of the participants are forward-looking and visionary people: 72% are in C-level positions, in engineering or in marketing. Where is your company based? 9% 19% Africa 8% 13% 18% Asia Pacific Europe Latin America Middle East 33% North America The survey includes participants from all regions around the world. 3
What is the principal industry segment of your organization? 13% 11% 3 Broadcaster or Service Provider in the Broadcast Business Consultant/Adviser, Press Government/Defense, Satcom Manufacturer, Other Integrator/System House Satellite Operator Service Provider (non Broadcast) 1 1 9% roadcast Business Broadcasting union? YES 40% 60% NO 14% 9% 4% 29% BROADCAST Broadcast 1 29% Public Broadcaster Public Broadcaster Private Broadcaster or Private Programmer Service Broadcaster Provider or Service Other Provider Other Other Independent (D)SNG Operator Independent (D)SNG Operator Independent (D)SNG Operator DTH Operator DTH Operator The participants are a good mix of satellite operators, service providers and endusers. Almost of the participants are in media or advisory positions. 4 The survey includes participants from all regions around the world. Results of this survey are Newtec
How many (D)SNG fly-away/vans do you have in your fleet? 70% 60% 50% 40% 51-100 21-50 6-20 1-5 BROADCAST Broadcast 30% 20% 0% 51-100 21-50 6-20 1-5 51-100 3% 21-50 8% 1-5 58% 6-20 31% The majority of the broadcasters have less than six SNG vans in their fleets. 1/3 has 6-20 vans. Only 11% have more than 21 vans. 5
How important are the following costs? Importance of satellite segment costs as part of the OPEX 7% 2% 28% 63% Very important Somewhat important Somewhat unimportant Very unimportant Importance of staffing costs as part of the OPEX 2% 2% 41% 5 Very important Somewhat important Somewhat unimportant Very unimportant Even though the participants rate the satellite segment as a very important part of the OPEX, the overall cost of staffing is more important. 6 Results of this survey are Newtec
How much satellite capacity do you use (36 MHz Transponder Equivalents (TPE))? 1-2 TPE 3 >30 TPE 21-30 TPE 3% 11-20 TPE 12% BROADCAST Broadcast 3-5 TPE 1 6-10 TPE 2 12% 8% 4% 2% 0% North America Middle East Latin America Europe Asia Pacific Africa North America Middle East Latin America Europe Asia Pacific Africa North America Middle East Latin America Europe Asia Pacific Africa North America Middle East Latin America Europe Asia Pacific Africa North America Middle East Latin America Europe Asia Pacific Africa 1-2 3-5 6-10 11-20 >20 Transponder Equivalents (TPE) There is a good mix between low and high satellite transponder usage. 7
How many Occasional Use (OU, temporary) transmissions do you handle over satellite per month? 40% 30% 20% 0% 1-5 6-50 51-500 501-1000 1001-5000 >5000 >5000 1001-5000 501-1000 51-500 6-50 1-5 1-5 27% BROADCAST Broadcast >5000 1001-5000 4% 501-1000 51-500 20% 2/3 of the broadcasters have up to 50 occasional use transmissions over satellite per month. 6-50 38% How much spare satellite capacity do you have? 59% 1% 1% 9% 20% BROADCAST Broadcast >50% >40%<=50% >30%<=40% >20%<=30% ><=20% <= None/I use ad hoc capacity expansion High number of participants have spare capacity: 41%. 8 Results of this survey are Newtec
Satellite for Occasional Use (OU, temporary) services today and in three years? 80% 100% BROADCAST Broadcast 70% 60% 69% 50%<100% 6 62% 50% 47% 0%<50% 40% 40% 38% 30% 20% 21% 20% 1 7% 7% 0% 0% 0% 0% 100% 50%<100% 0%<50% No OU services over satellite 0% 100% 50%<100% 0%<50% No OU services over satellite 50%<100% 0%<50% No OU Satellite for Occasional Use (OU) will remain very relevant. However, there is a shift: n 53% of the operators using satellite only (100%) today, will use alternatives (e.g. terrestrial transmissions) in the future. n 21% of those who are using satellite for more than 50% will decrease their usage in the future, while will increase their satellite usage. n 6 of the operators using satellite for less than 50% will continue to do so. n New operators, who think about starting new OU services, plan to use satellite up to 50%. 9
Mix of live and file based transmissions today and in three years? 50% 4 40% 3 30% 2 20% 1 0% 22% 12% 100% Live (Live only) 39% 4 7 Live 2 File 22% 29% 50% Live 50% File 2 Live 7 File Today In 3 years 8% 100% File BROADCAST Broadcast Transmission Mix 2 Live 7 File 100 % File 7% 100% Live 22% 2 Live 7 File 100 % File 8% 100% Live 12% 50% Live 50% File 22% 7 Live 2 File 39% 50% Live 50% File 29% 7 Live 2 File 4 TODAY FUTURE (in 3 years) Going from 22% for using live only transmissions, there is a clear shift for adding file-based transmission within three years from now (88%). 10 The survey includes participants from all regions around the world. Results of this survey are Newtec
Investment priorities in the near future? Upgrading Transmission to HDTV Upgrading Transmission to DVB-S2 Broadcast Workflows for Live TV Upgrading transmission to DVB-S2 Broadcast Workflows for File Broadcast Workflows for Live TV Network & DSNG/FNG Fleet Automation voice) Broadcast Workflows for File Upgrading Transmission to DVB-S2X ment System for the whole network Multiservice Platforms (single network for video, data and (single network for video, data and voice) voice) Upgrading transmission to DVB-S2X Single Management System for the Whole Network Media Asset Management Single Management System for the whole network Upgrading Transmission 4K/UHDTV Bi-directional Communications (VSAT) Back O ce Systems (scheduling, OSS/BSS, billing, ) Broadcasters will continue to invest in transmission upgrades for HDTV and DVB-S2; later to DVB-S2X. There is a huge investment in broadcast workflows, automation and multiservice networks. 11
What new services will you add in the near future? No New Services Cloud Services DTH + Broadband (B2C & B2B) Trunking / Cellular Backhaul Fast News Gathering DTH Sports Contribution Consumer Broadband (VSAT) Enterprise Broadband (VSAT) Voice DSNG Remote Headend Monitoring DSNG/FNG Fleet Automation Exchange Remote Tower Monitoring DTH 7% No New Services 18% Fast News Gathering 7% Sports Contribution DSNG 7% 18% 7% 4% 8% BIDIRECTIONAL: Consumer Broadband (VSAT) Enterprise Broadband (VSA) DSNG/FNG Fleet Automation 4% Trunking / Cellular Backhaul 8% Remote Headend Monitoring 4% 2% 4% 3% Voice Exchange 3% Cloud Services Remote Tower Monitoring 2% DTH + Broadband (B2C & B2B) 82% of the participants will add new services to their network in the near future. The majority of the to-be-added services require bidirectional satellite connectivity (e.g. VSAT). 12 Results of this survey are Newtec
What would be your reasons NOT to opt for a multiservice platform? 9% 4% 9% 22% I donʼt know the benefits I have a multiservice network already None I use a managed service 39% 9% 14% 7% 9% 12% I think it is a too big investment I think it is too complex to operate I donʼt own the entire network/cannot set up an end-to-end workflow I am afraid that a service may impact the quality of other services on the network My (end) customer does not allow sharing network and capacity resources. 39% I have past experience, and it didnʼt meet my expectations Almost 40% do not see objections. 18% of the broadcasters have concerns about sharing the network and the service quality. 21% think a multiservice platform is too complex or not manageable end-to-end. Within what time frame will you be implementing DVB-S2X? 8% 23% 14% 1 Already implemented Within 6 months Within 1 year More than a yearʼs time Only as soon as DVB-S2X becomes widely accepted within my market Will not adapt to DVB-S2X in the coming 3 years I don't know 28% Within one year, a quarter of the industry will be using DVB-S2X. 13
What is your most compelling reason to implement DVB-S2X? 13% Reduce costs of bandwidth (reduce cost per channel or reduce overall space segment) I need more throughput in my network 27% I want to launch UHDTV services I donʼt know what the benefits are 7% 1% Reduce the cost of my antenna and RF electronics Improve my service availability without additional cost 11% 2 It becomes mandatory (because of regulations) It is a natural evolution 58% will use DVB-S2X to get higher throughput, to launch UHDTV services or to reduce costs. When do you think you ll be UHDTV ready? 4% 4% Already Within 6 months 27% Within 1 year More than a yearʼs time 2 Only as soon as 4K becomes widely accepted within my market I don't know 29% Will not adapt to 4K in the coming 3 years Only a small percentage is now ready for UHDTV, which will change in over a year s time. 14 Results of this survey are Newtec
MULTISERVICE NETWORKS A multiserivce network shares a single network infrastructure across multiple applications and services. We at Newtec offer you our Newtec Dialog platform which contains all the traits broadcasters and service providers need in order to be successful and thrive in today s market flexibility, scalability and efficiency. EFFICIENCY FLEXIBILITY SCALABILITY CELLULAR BACKHAUL MDM2x00 MDM3x00 MDM6000 MDM6100 DTH DTT SCADA MULTISERVICE BROADCAST DISTRIBUTION TO HEADEND BROADBAND ACCESS ENTERPRISE CONNECTIVITY FNG SNG DIGITAL CINEMA DIGITAL FIXED SIGNAGE CONTRIBUTION 15
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