Latest Developments in Technological Convergence in the IT Sector

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Latest Developments in Technological Convergence
in the IT Sector
Cynthia Chyn Deputy General Director Market
Intelligence Center Institute for Information
Industry The Separate Customs Territory of
Taiwan, Penghu, Kinmen and Matsu
28 March, 2007
email chyn_at_micmail.iii.org.tw URL
mic.iii.org.tw/english
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Outline

• Digital Convergence
• Home Convergence
• Convergence On-the-Go
• Concluding Remarks

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Digital Convergence
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The Driver - Application Convergence
Source MIC, March 2007
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The Enabler Heterogeneous Networks Convergence
Services
Service 1
Service 2
Service 3
Service 4
IP-based Service Environment
Terrestrial/Radio/Satellite
Fixed Network
WiMAX/WLAN
Mobile Network
Content
Content
Mobile Network
WLAN/WiMAX
Broadcasting Network
Fixed Network
Data 1
Data 3
Data 2
Data 4
Tomorrow Horizontal Network (multi-services)
Today Vertical Networks (single service)
Source MIC, March 2007
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Diversified Devices and Business Models Coping
with Opportunities
Communication
Information
Entertainment Audio Video Game
Broadcasting
Fixed Network
Mobile
WiMAX/WLAN
Source MIC, March 2007
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Home Convergence
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Starry Starry Home
Star Model
Centre Model
Media Center PC
Source MIC, March 2007
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Console no longer only about games
Game
TV
TV
Game Console
Monitor
Movie
Xbox 360
Media CenterPC
MCE Extender
Photo
Music
DVD
HDD
Internet
TV
HDD Recorder
Cell
PS3
Cell
Cell
BD HDD
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Set Top Box Towards Multi-tasking
SD
HD
Full-HD
Storing/ Time-Shifting/ Push VOD
TV Viewing
Home Media Center
i-TV
Applications and Services
Digitalization and Multi-purposing
Product Specifications and Functions
Analog Digital
Transmission and Reception
Source MIC, March 2007
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IP Technology Blurs the Boundaries
IP Based-Services Environment
TVPC/EPC
TVSTB
-Photo -Music -email -EPG -Web TV -TV -PVR
-TV -PVR -EPG -i-TV -Music -Photo
Data
Voice
Video
Integrate
Engage in
STB
Source MIC, March 2007
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Convergence On-the-Go
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All You Can Entertain - Portable Media Player

• 35 TFT LCD
• 30120 GB HDD

• Music Play
• Video Play
• Photo Play
• Play Games
• FM Radio
• Audio Recording
• PDA Function
• PC Connectivity

• 47 TFT LCD
• 30120 GB HDD

• Music Play
• Video Play
• Photo Play
• Play Games
• FM Radio
• Audio Recording
• PDA Function
• PC Connectivity
• Support Memory Card

Portable Video Player
Portable Media Center

• Digital Terrestrial TV Receiving
• AV out for larger display
• TV Recording
• EPG Teletext
• Remote Control
• GPS

• Music Play
• Photo Play
• FM Radio
• Audio Recording
• PC Connectivity

Portable Storage - OTG
Portable Audio Player

• 1.52.5 TFT LCD
• 28GB Flash
• 2060 GB HDD

• 1.54 TFT LCD or None display
• 30120 GB HDD

• PC Connectivity
• Support Memory Card

Source MIC, March 2007
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PND PDA GPS Security PMP
Personal Entertainment
Nokia 330
Audio
NavigationPMP
Mio H610
Personal Video Players
NavigationGame
Garmin nuvi 660
Nokia 330
Navman Pix
Navigatiom Camera
VoIP
Bluetooth
WiFi
Integrated Communications Products
Personal Navigation Devices
Networking
GSM/GPRS
tomtom GO 910
Mio A701
NavigationMP3
NavigationSafety Camera
Navigation XM Satellite Radio
StreetPilot 2820
NavigationSpeed alarm
Security
Video
Source MIC, March 2007
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Computing On-the-Go - More Than Productivity
Mobile Communication
Mobile Computing
Notebook PCs with 3G Functions
Developments of Wireless Technology
WLAN
WWAN
NB Vendor NB Model Operator Tech. Status Region
Dell Latitude Vodafone HSDPA 2H,2006 EU
Acer Travel Mate Vodafone HSDPA 1H, 2006 EU
Fujitsu Siemens LifeBook T-Mobile Vodafone HSDPA 2H,2006 EU
HP NC6140 Verizon CDMA2 000 1x EV-DO 1H, 2006 US
Lenovo Thinkpad T60,Z60t Verizon CDMA2 000 1x EV-DO 1H, 2006 US
DEll NA Cingular HSDPA 1H, 2006 US
PAN
500Mbps
802.11n
WIMAX
100Mbps
3.5G DSDPA
10Mbps
1Mbps
Bluetooth
10m
100m
1Km
Source MIC, March 2007
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Mobile Handheld A Dream Land
Location Base Service
Digital TV Broadcasting
Services
Mobile Commerce
Web Browsing
Video Conferencing
Melody
Image/Video Capture
Video Streaming
Multimedia
Java Game
Multi-player Game
MP3 Melody
MP3 Full-track
Simple E-mail
Secured E-mail with Attachment
Push-to-mail
Messaging
Text Message
Multimedia Message
Instant Message
3G W-CDMA Cdma2000 1x EV-DO
2G GSM/ cdmaOne
2.75 EDGE/ Cdma2000 1X
2.5G GPRS
3.5G Evolution HSPA
9.6 64 kbps
64 144 kbps
384kbps gt2M kbps
Business Solutions
Source MIC, March 2007
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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.