LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--In his role as a Research Analyst of Informa Telecoms & Media, Andrew Ladbrook looks at the latest developments in home network technology and smart connected devices. Here he looks at internet usage in the MENA region.
Internet usage is forecast to significantly grow by 2015, with usage of the network per person to have grown by 400% to 10.6GB, total internet users to be 119 million and 75% of those internet users watching SD video.
In terms of usage, video will be one of the fastest-growing services. In 2010, the average user viewed 37 videos per month, which Informa expects to triple to 112 videos per month by 2015. To see more of Andrew's analysis of the MENA market please visit the IP&TV MENA Forum website: www.iptv-mea.com
Along with the growth of this industry in the MENA region, Informa Telecoms & Media are delighted to announce that they will be hosting the IP&TV Middle East & Africa Forum 2011.
ABOUT THE IP&TV FORUM MENA
In 2010 the IP&TV Forum Middle East & North Africa hosted 750 attendees from the full IPTV value chain and in which 50%+ were from CXO/ Director Level.
Now, as the growth of the telco and media services in the MENA region continues at a steady pace, the IP&TV Forum Middle East & North Africa 2011 event also continues to provide you with a perfect platform to learn about the latest developments in the TV industry and network with the key decision makers from the entire IP&TV eco-system.
The IP&TV Forum Middle East & North Africa is the ONLY event involving all Pay TV markets using IP Platforms and is the LARGEST show, reaching the interactive TV markets in the MENA region.
Once again, we are delighted to announce that Etisalat is the Official Strategic Operator Partner for the show. They will be hosting a Special OTT Focus Day on 31st October, which will focus on the strategizing on monetization and opportunities within the OTT space for operators, technology providers and CE manufacturers. Also, back by popular demand, the Etisalat App Developer Boot Camp on 3rd November, where the winner will receive a contract with Etisalat to place their app on the Etisalat Application Store. Throughout the show Etisalat will be showcasing a group of closely linked partners who are creating a best of breed deployment of converged services taking place in the Etisalat Entertainment Zone.
This packed two-day, multi-stream conference programme will teach you how to achieve leadership in the paid TV markets in the MENA region and how to find the most viable solution for your business.
The Forum will be sponsored by Selevision, Motorola, Airties, Argela and SecureMedia.
Analysts, Press Journalists and Editors are welcome to attend for free. To register for a complimentary press pass online, visit: http://www.iptv-mea.com/media/press_registration
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