European VOD and DVR Predictions

The Yankee Group has come out with some new research numbers on the European VOD and DVR market:

VOD revenues will increase fivefold to Euro 2.2 Billion by 2008. “Broadband providers of digital TV services are likely to focus primarily on VoD or a combination of VoD and nDVR, given the sensitivity of content protection issues associated with redistribution and local storage of digital content delivered over IP networks.”

DVR service penetration will increase to 20% of Western European Digital TV Homes by 2008, says Yankee. “The DVR’s TV orientation makes it a clear contender as the home entertainment hub of the future.”

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