Webinar description
Despite the ongoing decline of traditional pay-TV service, video remains a key element for service providers seeking to recruit and retain subscribers for their broadband, mobile and other offerings.
Unfortunately, rising content costs and mounting consumer expectations are making it increasingly hard for operators to invest the sums needed to deliver a compelling user experience profitably. This is especially true for small to midsized operators who lack the capital and bargaining clout with content providers. But that doesn’t mean exceptional TV service is beyond the reach of smaller operators.
In this webinar, we will focus on the most critical components of exceptional TV service and the practical steps that even small operators can take to deliver superior service with a switch to IPTV video.
Presenters
Alan Breznick
Cable/Video Practice Leader, Light Reading
Alan Breznick has tracked the media, telecommunications, broadband, and consumer electronics industries for more than 20 years. Before switching over to Heavy Reading in 2007, he was the original editor of Light Reading Cable Website and founding author of Heavy Reading’s Cable Industry Insider. At Heavy Reading, he primarily focuses on cable/MSO services, technologies, and networks, as well as IPTV infrastructure. Alan was formerly a broadband analyst for Kinetic Strategies and a contributing analyst for One Touch Intelligence. He previously reported for Communications Daily, Cable World, Multichannel News, Broadband Daily, Crain’s New York Business, and Genuine Article Press, among other publications.
Mick McCluskey
VP Product Management, Enghouse Networks
Mick McCluskey is VP of Product Management at Enghouse a leading provider of software solutions assisting operators leverage digital transformation to drive profitability in fast changing and emerging markets. In the area of video solutions, Mick has been pivotal in creating the EspialTV solution – a truly disruptive TVaaS solution which permits payTV operators manage transition while maintaining profitability in a rapidly changing market. He is currently working on solutions that help operators take advantage of key technology and industry trends like OTT video, IoT and 5G.
Jeffrey De Sarno
CTO, Access Communications
Jeffrey De Sarno is a seasoned leader that brings strategy and passion to his role and cares deeply about providing exceptional experiences to customers. In his role as Chief Technology Officer at Access Communications Co-operative, he is mainly focused on the management of Information Technology, Engineering, Business & Technology Transformation, Digital Media/Online Experience, Business Intelligence, Product Development and Next Generation Wireless Broadband and Video Services.
Jeffrey has been involved in the telecommunications industry for over 25 years. He has extensive experience developing future technology visions, delivering reliable, leading-edge and market-responsive network access to customers.
