James Delahunty
14 Feb 2007 10:52
Sling Media Inc., creator of the Slingbox gadget, has said it is not worried about traditional broadcasters turning to video on demand services. The company has said its Slingbox product offers consumers a much more personalised experience. Slingbox enables users to watch their video content from anywhere with a broadband connection.
"I think video on demand is complimentary to our business. Channel 4 and the BBC are offering their programmes through their portals using their players. But anything that helps educate consumers is good." Stuart Collingwood, Sling Media's vice president of Europe, said.
He also said that the Slingbox is not only used to view TV content remotely, but can be used for anything including content from a DVD player or a camcorder. The device is attracting interest from several Internet Service Providers who are looking for ways to encourage customers to upgrade their services, and Pay-TV companies looking to expand their offerings.
Source:
The Register