Tecnologias emergentes Pablo Serrano Gutierrez Sesión # 8 22 de Octubre del 2007
Reaching limits of internet. New high bandwith consuming applications. Bottlenecks in the net more apparent. Need for new infrastructure. PC’s too complex? New connected devices? Reach to other communities. Mobile devices. Neutrality, information freedom, access from anywhere . More infraestructure needed. Regionalization, limitation of services for high consuming applications. Phone first. Connectivity applications in other devices than complex computers.
IPTV Interactivity On demand services Global reach Costs shift from one medium to other Global Reach On demand may leave us waiting TV shows may shift from free to cost.
Connectivity Chasms Basic Connectivity Beware of short term solutions Broadband and high demand applications connectivity For the most complex users Basic Connectivity : Bigger breadth of users, basic internet services. High demand applications: Most complex users, IPTV, Video streaming,
Kilobyte/MegaByte SMS (short text messages) Ringtones Songs Videos SMS may generate well over $1,400 US per megabyte Voice from .60 to 1.90 US per megabyte Ringtones: 4,5 global billion dollars market.
UI > 50% of returned devices are not faulty just confused users Regular user will devote ~20 minutes to learn to use a device Lower cost of processors enable devices to prepare to make more complex tasks easier Prediction of tasks Returned devices have as little value if defective or just confused a user. If Devices are easier to use the rate of returned devices will be less increasing profit.
Other trends Hidden costs of storage Hidden costs of free technology Virtuanomics Second Life > $250,000 Digital Storage can be Dangerous DVDs 6 months to 100 years. Hidden cost of creating back up to newer media Free email accounts and services help propagate viruses. 90%+ of email is spam (cost is covered by user, not spam senders as in regular mail)
Mobile phones TV VoIP Be connected everywhere Voice(>60%)/ Data Motion charged batteries Specialized Applications Integration to social networking. TV services VoIP while in WIFI areas WM6 Be connected everywhere. Motion charged batteries as in watches? At least to increase battery life. Specialized applications for new scenarios. Social networking integration (spaces, live) WM6