In-Stat sees boost for cable from SDV

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. - Switched Digital Video (SDV) technologies provide an excellent, long-term approach that is helping cable operators keep up the pace with expanding High Definition TV and super-high-speed data services, reports research firm In-Stat. SDV is a new technology that distributes video more efficiently over cable TV coaxial lines, the high-tech market research firm says. SDV will enable cable operators to better compete with rivals in digital broadcast satellite and telco TV. “Initial deployments will create a strong market for upgrades, which will become dominant in 2012,” says In-Stat analyst Gerry Kaufhold. “The strategic key to success for vendors...