Vol 21 – Issue 48 – Page 7

Flexible Displays Will Grow 900% in 2015

by Raverstead

The flexible display market (those that can be bent and folded when active, and are manufactured on flexible substrates and/or using flexible processes) will grow 900% next year, compared to 2014. Charles Annis of …

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Third Platform Will Dominate ICT Growth in 2015

by Raverstead

We recently ‘attended’ a webinar by IDC, covering the company’s prediction for the ‘third platform’. The third platform consists of 21st century technologies such as big data, mobile, the cloud and the internet of …

Kenya Announces ASO Dates

by Raverstead

We knew that Kenya wanted its analogue switch-off to go ahead soon (Display Monitor Vol 21 No 47), after several delays (Display Monitor Vol 19 No 50 and Vol 20 No 48). The Ministry …

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TV Industry – European Cable Operators Expect Growth

by Raverstead

According to an article in Broadband TV News a recent survey of the largest European Cable operators shows high growth expectations for the cable industry in Europe. Solon Management Consulting asked top managers of …

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Sceptre Has Large Screen for Low Price

by Raverstead

Sceptre’s new 27″ LCD monitor is intended for use as an all-round device. The E275W-1920 is Windows 8-compatible, with built-in speakers (two 2W) and the ability to tilt between -5 deg and 15 deg …

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Wearable Growth Will Exceed 175% in Germany

by Raverstead

A Samsung-commissioned survey by Germany’s Centre for Retail Research estimates that wearable sales in the country will equal €465 million during the end-of-year shopping season. The figure represents more than a 177% rise. 965,600 …

Atomic Layer Deposition for Ultra-Barrier Films

by Raverstead

Lotus Applied Technology presented on its development of “High Speed Low Cost ALD (Atomic Layer Deposition) Ultra-Barrier on Sheets and Rolls”. Eric Dickey of Lotus began his talk by providing a description of the …

Ingram Micro Offering CES Prize

by Raverstead

Ingram Micro partners in the UK have the opportunity to win a variety of prizes, including a trip to CES 2016 (yes, that’s 2016 – not a typo). Partners will accumulate points every time …

Thoughts on Black Friday

by Bob Raikes

One of our lead stories this week is about Black Friday. We first used the phrase “Black Friday” in the newsletter in 1997 in the context of a sales day after Thanksgiving. Interestingly, our …

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Netflix Closing in on 17 Million Subs

by Raverstead

After achieving 14.4 million subscribers outside of the USA in September, Netflix has said that it expects to reach 17 million paying customers by the end of this year.

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UltraHD Will Debut on Prime

by Raverstead

Amazon is preparing to add UltraHD content to its Prime Instant Video service. Prime subscribers will be able to receive the service at no extra cost.

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USA Today Tests 4k/UHD TV

by Raverstead

The USA Today has tested a 4k/UHD TV and reported the results in its article “Cutting the Cord: Smart TVs can be the ticket to 4K”. The article summarizes the overall positive results of …

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