Web-enabled CE devices to hit 1 billion by 2015

BY 2015, THERE WILL BE one billion web-enabled, stationary CE devices in operation worldwide, says market research firm In-Stat.“Smart TVs" and Blu-ray players (that support online apps) will constitute over 50% of all web-enabled CE device shipments worldwide in 2015,” says Keith Nissen, principal analyst. “North America and Europe will remain the primary regional markets for web-enabled, stationary CE devices. Over the next five years, both the North American and European markets will exhibit a 23% CAGR and will account for nearly 70% of the global market.” Other findings include:• The popularity of over-the-top (OTT) video is creating interest in...