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This report identifies the essential product categories, important functionalities, and key players for consumer-oriented media middleware / software solutions. This report also discusses cross-industry interoperability initiatives such as DLNA and provides consumer perspectives regarding media content storage, control, distribution, and management. Table of Contents The Bottom Line 1.0 Notes on Methodology   1.1 Consumer Data   1.2 Definitions 2.0 Digital Home Entertainment Middleware Industry Overview   2.1 Defining the Domains   2.2 Value Propositions of Entertainment Middleware   2.3 Industry Drivers and Inhibitors   2.4 Competitive Landscape   2.5 The Critical Decision: Make or Buy 3.0 Development of Industry Standards and Guidelines   3.1 DLNA   3.2 UPnP   3.3 NMPR Guidelines   3.4 Windows Media Connect/PlaysForSure   3.5 OCAP/CableHome 4.0 Content Services and Sources   4.1 The Emergence of Online Music Services   4.2 Market Dynamics of Video Services      4.2.1 Cable MSOs      4.2.2 Satellite Service Providers      4.2.3 Telco Video      4.2.4 Internet Video   4.3 DRM and Content Protection 5.0 Use Cases and Consumer Perspectives   5.1 Different Use Cases   5.2 Digital Entertainment Consumption   5.3 Consumer Adoption of Connected Entertainment   5.4 Consumer Interests in Connected Digital Entertainment 6.0 Targeted Hardware Platform and Market Forecast   6.1 Server Platforms   6.2 Client Platforms   6.3 Mobile Platforms   6.4 Market Forecast for Third-Party Middleware Solutions 7.0 Important Market Implications Resource Book Section I: Profiles of Active Digital Media Consumers   Consumer Segmentation Based on Consumption of Digital Media   Demographics of Digital Entertainment Segments Section II: Sources of Digital Entertainment Content: Ownership of Digital Content   Adoption of Online Entertainment Services   Focus on Music and Video Section III: Consumer Adoption of Multimedia/Entertainment Networks Section IV: Consumer Perspectives on Connected Entertainment Section V: Consumers and Digital Media Servers/Adapters   Adoption of Digital Electronics and PC Entertainment Peripherals   Consumer Interest in Digital Media Servers   Consumer Interest in Digital Media Adapters Section VI: Profiles   Allegro Software   BridgeCo   Digeo   DigiOn   Digital 5   DigitalDeck   GlooLabs   Mediabolic   Microsoft   Oregan Networks   Simple Devices/Universal Electronics   Syabas Technology   TiVo   Ucentric Systems/Motorola

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