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The Bottom Line
High End Entertainment Networks and Media Servers Dashboard
1.0 Notes on Methodology
1.1 Scope of Report
1.2 Data Sources
1.3 Companies Briefed
1.4 Glossary of Terms
2.0 Home Networking and Media Server Trends
2.1 The Evolution of Home Networks
2.2 High-end Media Servers: The Players and Platforms
2.2.1 Multi-room Audio
2.2.2 A/V Systems Manufacturers
2.2.3 Other Companies to Watch
2.2.4 High-end Media Server Platforms
2.2.5 A Migration to PC-based Operating Systems and Software?
3.0 Network Technology Assessment and Selected Technology Enablers
3.1 Existing and Emerging Wire-based and Powerline Technologies and Enablers
3.2 Whole-home HDMI Solutions
3.3 Wireless Technologies and Enablers
3.4 Integrators’ Opinions on Home Networking
3.5 Digital Rights Management
3.5.1 DRM and the DMCA; A Brief History
3.5.2 Issues & Key Players: Kaleidescape & RealNetworks vs. The DVD CCA
3.5.3 What Does It Mean for Kaleidescape, RealNetworks, and the Industry?
3.5.4 What Others Are Doing Differently
3.5.5 What Lies Ahead?
4.0 Channel Voice: Perspective of Home Systems Integrators and Installers
4.1 Assessing and Addressing Today’s Market
4.2 Integrators and Media Servers
4.2.1 The Media Server Business
4.2.2 Top Selling Brands
4.2.3 Media Server Costs
4.2.4 The Future Role of Media Servers
5.0 Market Forecasts
6.0 Implications and Recommendations for Vendors
