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BROADBAND AS A VIDEO PLATFORM
STRATEGIES FOR AFRICA |
| By: |
Judith O'Neill (Editor), Eli M. Noam (Editor), Darcy Gerbarg (Editor) |
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Hardback |
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£109.99 |
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| ISBN 10: |
3319036165 |
| ISBN 13: |
9783319036168 |
| Publisher: |
SPRINGER INTERNATIONAL PUBLISHING AG |
| Pub. date: |
6 February, 2014 |
| Edition: |
2014 ed. |
| Series: |
The Economics of Information, Communication and Entertainment |
| Pages: |
193 |
| Description: |
Broadband as a Video Platform |
| Synopsis: |
This volume features contributions from a conference held in Lusaka, Zambia, to explore the role and prospects of broadband in Africa as a video platform-with emphasis on the strategies and building blocks for deployment and advancement. While it may seem that such networks and their applications are not a realistic scenario for developing countries, it would be short-sighted and economically dangerous to ignore the emerging trends. The pace of introduction of next-generation networks in industrialized countries is rapid and the developing world will not be able to stand aside. The risks of falling behind are great and in any country there will be elements of business and society who wish to forge ahead. Policymakers and network architects need to be prepared. Media companies and broadcasters, in particular, must be alert to the new developments as should be medical and educational institutions. The availability of advanced high-speed business application tools in a country will affect its participation in international transactions and its economic growth.This volume features contributions from industry leaders, policymakers and scholars, representing a variety of perspectives, including technology and infrastructure management, economic development, marketing, education and health. The authors collectively discuss how broadband deployment as a platform with sufficient speed for video may be encouraged by public policy and regulation and how investment in broadband for this and related purposes can improve the quality of life and experience in Sub Saharan Africa in media and data, while being a financeable, commercially sound business. |
| Illustrations: |
11 black & white illustrations, 72 colour illustrations, 19 black & white |
| Publication: |
Switzerland |
| Imprint: |
Springer International Publishing AG |
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Non-returnable |
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