This document discusses strategies for cloud-based value-added services that can help broadband and pay TV providers increase average revenue per user (ARPU). It notes trends in evolving from a focus on customer acquisition to retention and from linear to on-demand content. The document examines opportunities for home automation/security, health, and convergence services and the challenges involved. It also addresses strategies for pricing value-added services for free or based on fees.
This document is a handbook for new employees at Valve that provides guidance on settling into the company. It explains that Valve has a flat, non-hierarchical structure where employees choose their own projects. It advises new employees to find out about current projects by asking colleagues and to consider both short and long-term goals when deciding what to work on. The handbook emphasizes that employees have autonomy and responsibility to prioritize projects that will benefit customers.
1) The document discusses several myths about connected consumer electronics, pay-TV churn, cloud computing, search capabilities, and demand for value-added services.
2) Data is presented showing that while connected devices are common, they do not necessarily lead to high rates of pay-TV cancellation. Consumer demand for new TV features is also fragmented across many options.
3) The cloud is perceived as having value when it enables lifestyle syncing, backup/sharing, and remote access applications rather than being too complex. Improving search and discovery of content is also still needed according to surveys.
The document contains evaluation forms for proposals submitted to the ICT Call 11 (FP7-ICT-2013-11). There are evaluation report forms for different types of proposals including Integrated Projects, STREPs, Coordination Actions, Support Actions, CP-CSA proposals in Pre-Commercial Procurement, and ERANET actions implemented as Coordination Actions in FET Flagships. The forms include criteria for evaluation such as scientific and technological excellence, quality of implementation and management, and potential impact. Experts will use these forms to evaluate the proposals received for the call.
RoomAlive: Magical Experiences Enabled by Scalable, Adaptive Projector-Camer...Rob Blaauboer
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RoomAlive: Magical Experiences Enabled by Scalable,
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Brett Sappington presented on the impact of over-the-top (OTT) video services. He discussed how OTT services are capitalizing on sub-optimal pay TV and availability/portability of content. This is resulting in the polarization of operators into premium and basic service providers. Premium providers emphasize high quality and convenience while facing higher costs. Basic providers cater to price-sensitive customers with lower risks and costs but also lower revenue. Sappington notes that for long term viability, OTT services need to be profitable, premium providers require premium support, and basic providers should find ways to differentiate.
This document summarizes a panel discussion on home management services. The panelists included the CEO of GreenPeak Technologies, the Head of Connected Home Services at Telefonica, and a Senior Director at Sigma Designs. They discussed catalysts and inhibitors for home management services, as well as business opportunities. The moderator was the President of Parks Associates, a market research firm.
Business Model Innovation for Cultural HeritageRob Blaauboer
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This document provides an overview and analysis of business model innovation opportunities for cultural heritage institutions in the digital age. It discusses how digitizing collections can create economic and social value if content is made widely accessible. It presents a model of four "distribution rings" that represent different levels of access cultural works can have, from physical access onsite to full online access with reuse rights granted. The document also surveys recent digital initiatives cultural institutions have taken to engage users and make collections more interactive and social online. The goal is to help institutions understand challenges around digital strategies and services to inform their decision-making.
Singularity University provides educational programs to train leaders in exponentially advancing technologies. Its 10-week Graduate Studies Program brings together 80 students from 35 countries each year. Students work in interdisciplinary teams on projects addressing humanity's grand challenges, such as developing low-cost housing or drone networks to deliver supplies. Participants provide feedback that the hands-on learning environment is effective for tackling real-world problems with emerging technologies.
This document discusses Ray Kurzweil's view that information technologies are advancing exponentially according to the law of accelerating returns. It summarizes Kurzweil's theory that technologies progress through paradigm shifts that double their capabilities every decade. The document outlines six epochs of evolution and discusses how emerging technologies like biotechnology, nanotechnology, and reverse engineering the brain will drive further paradigm shifts. It addresses criticisms of the theory from those who argue exponential trends cannot continue indefinitely or that software and AI progress is limited.
Wef global competitivenessreport_2012-13Rob Blaauboer
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The document is a report titled "The Global Competitiveness Report 20122013" published by the World Economic Forum. It provides an overview of the report, which measures the competitiveness of nations and economies based on the Global Competitiveness Index. It acknowledges the partner institutes around the world that contributed data and insights to make the report possible.
This is a preview of the new Waarde Propositie Ontwerp by Ostenwalder et cal.
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The document discusses a survey of 98 Dutch startups regarding their use of third-party tools. It finds that the availability of tools is the top factor making it easier to launch startups in the Netherlands. Over 70% of startups said they could not exist without third-party tools and use an average of over 5 tools each. The most commonly used tools support customer support, hosting, payments, collaboration, and analytics. In conclusion, third-party tools have significantly reduced costs and time to market for Dutch startups.
This document summarizes key technology trends from CES 2018, including developments in 5G connectivity, artificial intelligence, robotics, smart cities, sports innovation, and digital therapeutics. 5G networks are advancing to enable higher speeds, greater capacity, and lower latency. AI is being applied across many industries through deep learning and machine learning. Consumer robotics is an emerging area with home robots for assistance, entertainment, and lawn care. Smart city initiatives aim to improve public services and infrastructure through connected technology. Sports and health are leveraging new innovations in areas like wearables, VR/AR, and digital therapies for conditions like PTSD.
This document from Nissan Group of Europe discusses Nissan's strategy for electric vehicles and intelligent mobility technologies in Europe. It outlines Nissan's plans to expand its electric vehicle offerings with new models like the Nissan Leaf and Nissan Ariya. It also describes Nissan's ProPILOT driver assistance technologies and how these technologies provide convenience and peace of mind for drivers. The document advocates that electric vehicles are the cars for the present and future and that Nissan is well-positioned to help electrify the world through its intelligent mobility solutions.
Energy storage system amsterdam innovation arena - nissan eventRob Blaauboer
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The document discusses an energy storage system and vehicle-to-grid (V2G) solutions being implemented at the Amsterdam ArenA. The 4MW/4MWh battery storage system will provide backup power, peak shaving, grid stabilization services and allow electric vehicles to feed power back to the grid. The project aims to increase efficiency, sustainability and reliability at the stadium through load management and integration with its PV system and electric vehicle charging stations.
The document discusses a panel on insurance and the Internet of Things. It provides information on the insurance IoT ecosystem and how insurers are using data from connected devices for both marketing and operational purposes. It also outlines different stages of involvement for insurers in the IoT space. Charts show that 59% of consumers would purchase smart home products with insurance-related features and 40% would switch insurers for smart home products. The document lists speakers for the panel, which include representatives from Parks Associates, Swiss Re, Sfty AS, ROC-Connect, and HomeServe.
Ces 2016-global-tech-spending-update media-copyRob Blaauboer
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Global technology spending is forecast to continue growing but at a slower pace as unit sales level off. Emerging markets now account for over 70% of smartphone sales and nearly half of tablet sales, driving the global shift away from mature markets. Within devices, mobile devices led by smartphones and tablets will continue to dominate spending, comprising over 75% of the global market in 2016. However, new categories like smart home devices, VR/AR, and drones are poised for future growth.
The eCult Observatory provides resources for cultural heritage institutions to strategically implement technologies. It has compiled content from over 400 stakeholders over two years. The Observatory brings together technology providers and museums through events and coaching from ambassadors with relevant expertise. It aims to support the take-up of technologies through an online guide of success stories and best practices. The document outlines that a technology strategy is needed to define the purpose and human resources required to identify, select, implement, and maintain suitable technologies that align with an institution's mission and vision. It encourages involvement in the eCult community and resources.
Brett Sappington presented on the impact of over-the-top (OTT) video services. He discussed how OTT services are capitalizing on sub-optimal pay TV and availability/portability of content. This is resulting in the polarization of operators into premium and basic service providers. Premium providers emphasize high quality and convenience while facing higher costs. Basic providers cater to price-sensitive customers with lower risks and costs but also lower revenue. Sappington notes that for long term viability, OTT services need to be profitable, premium providers require premium support, and basic providers should find ways to differentiate.
This document summarizes a panel discussion on home management services. The panelists included the CEO of GreenPeak Technologies, the Head of Connected Home Services at Telefonica, and a Senior Director at Sigma Designs. They discussed catalysts and inhibitors for home management services, as well as business opportunities. The moderator was the President of Parks Associates, a market research firm.
Business Model Innovation for Cultural HeritageRob Blaauboer
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This document provides an overview and analysis of business model innovation opportunities for cultural heritage institutions in the digital age. It discusses how digitizing collections can create economic and social value if content is made widely accessible. It presents a model of four "distribution rings" that represent different levels of access cultural works can have, from physical access onsite to full online access with reuse rights granted. The document also surveys recent digital initiatives cultural institutions have taken to engage users and make collections more interactive and social online. The goal is to help institutions understand challenges around digital strategies and services to inform their decision-making.
Singularity University provides educational programs to train leaders in exponentially advancing technologies. Its 10-week Graduate Studies Program brings together 80 students from 35 countries each year. Students work in interdisciplinary teams on projects addressing humanity's grand challenges, such as developing low-cost housing or drone networks to deliver supplies. Participants provide feedback that the hands-on learning environment is effective for tackling real-world problems with emerging technologies.
This document discusses Ray Kurzweil's view that information technologies are advancing exponentially according to the law of accelerating returns. It summarizes Kurzweil's theory that technologies progress through paradigm shifts that double their capabilities every decade. The document outlines six epochs of evolution and discusses how emerging technologies like biotechnology, nanotechnology, and reverse engineering the brain will drive further paradigm shifts. It addresses criticisms of the theory from those who argue exponential trends cannot continue indefinitely or that software and AI progress is limited.
Wef global competitivenessreport_2012-13Rob Blaauboer
油
The document is a report titled "The Global Competitiveness Report 20122013" published by the World Economic Forum. It provides an overview of the report, which measures the competitiveness of nations and economies based on the Global Competitiveness Index. It acknowledges the partner institutes around the world that contributed data and insights to make the report possible.
This is a preview of the new Waarde Propositie Ontwerp by Ostenwalder et cal.
Please download your own copy at
http://www.vakmedianetshop.nl/details.asp?title=waarde-propositie-ontwerp&pr=18189
The document discusses a survey of 98 Dutch startups regarding their use of third-party tools. It finds that the availability of tools is the top factor making it easier to launch startups in the Netherlands. Over 70% of startups said they could not exist without third-party tools and use an average of over 5 tools each. The most commonly used tools support customer support, hosting, payments, collaboration, and analytics. In conclusion, third-party tools have significantly reduced costs and time to market for Dutch startups.
This document summarizes key technology trends from CES 2018, including developments in 5G connectivity, artificial intelligence, robotics, smart cities, sports innovation, and digital therapeutics. 5G networks are advancing to enable higher speeds, greater capacity, and lower latency. AI is being applied across many industries through deep learning and machine learning. Consumer robotics is an emerging area with home robots for assistance, entertainment, and lawn care. Smart city initiatives aim to improve public services and infrastructure through connected technology. Sports and health are leveraging new innovations in areas like wearables, VR/AR, and digital therapies for conditions like PTSD.
This document from Nissan Group of Europe discusses Nissan's strategy for electric vehicles and intelligent mobility technologies in Europe. It outlines Nissan's plans to expand its electric vehicle offerings with new models like the Nissan Leaf and Nissan Ariya. It also describes Nissan's ProPILOT driver assistance technologies and how these technologies provide convenience and peace of mind for drivers. The document advocates that electric vehicles are the cars for the present and future and that Nissan is well-positioned to help electrify the world through its intelligent mobility solutions.
Energy storage system amsterdam innovation arena - nissan eventRob Blaauboer
油
The document discusses an energy storage system and vehicle-to-grid (V2G) solutions being implemented at the Amsterdam ArenA. The 4MW/4MWh battery storage system will provide backup power, peak shaving, grid stabilization services and allow electric vehicles to feed power back to the grid. The project aims to increase efficiency, sustainability and reliability at the stadium through load management and integration with its PV system and electric vehicle charging stations.
The document discusses a panel on insurance and the Internet of Things. It provides information on the insurance IoT ecosystem and how insurers are using data from connected devices for both marketing and operational purposes. It also outlines different stages of involvement for insurers in the IoT space. Charts show that 59% of consumers would purchase smart home products with insurance-related features and 40% would switch insurers for smart home products. The document lists speakers for the panel, which include representatives from Parks Associates, Swiss Re, Sfty AS, ROC-Connect, and HomeServe.
Ces 2016-global-tech-spending-update media-copyRob Blaauboer
油
Global technology spending is forecast to continue growing but at a slower pace as unit sales level off. Emerging markets now account for over 70% of smartphone sales and nearly half of tablet sales, driving the global shift away from mature markets. Within devices, mobile devices led by smartphones and tablets will continue to dominate spending, comprising over 75% of the global market in 2016. However, new categories like smart home devices, VR/AR, and drones are poised for future growth.
The eCult Observatory provides resources for cultural heritage institutions to strategically implement technologies. It has compiled content from over 400 stakeholders over two years. The Observatory brings together technology providers and museums through events and coaching from ambassadors with relevant expertise. It aims to support the take-up of technologies through an online guide of success stories and best practices. The document outlines that a technology strategy is needed to define the purpose and human resources required to identify, select, implement, and maintain suitable technologies that align with an institution's mission and vision. It encourages involvement in the eCult community and resources.
Amazon started as an online bookstore but has expanded into many other product areas like media, consumer electronics, and cloud computing. It launched Amazon Web Services in 2006 which offers data storage, computing power, analytics, and other services via web services and has become a large part of their business model. Amazon has transitioned from primarily selling products to also offering various hosting and cloud services to both consumers and other companies.
Intel introduced its vision for Ultrabook devices in 2011, which are thin, lightweight laptops with long battery life. The document discusses the evolution of Ultrabooks with newer generations of Intel Core processors, including the introduction of 2-in-1 devices that can function as both laptops and tablets. Key features of 4th generation Core Ultrabooks highlighted are thin and convertible designs, responsiveness, touch and voice interaction capabilities, extended battery life, built-in security features, and fast input/output speeds. Intel aims for Ultrabooks to help drive innovation in mobile computing.
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The document is an introduction to a book titled "Less is Beautiful" that provides 69 tools and examples of how different industries have implemented the concept of "Less is Beautiful". The introduction explains that the book aims to inspire professionals to gain more results with less effort through diverse examples summarized concisely. It took the author several months to write as simplifying complexity and fixed thinking requires perseverance. Each chapter opens with a framing and every page features a standalone story, a drawing for notes, and a tweet.