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contents_contents 28/11/2013 16:59 Page 1 14 Cover Story Test and Measurement 3D has been a very slow burn and only the The need to ensure QoE for the subscriber as TV Everywhere becomes commonplace, and network traffic continues to grow at a compound rate, requires new testing and monitoring techniques. Euromedia polled a range of sector players to find out how they are responding to market dynamics and enabling their broadcaster and service provider clients to maintain market share and protect revenue. 22 Company contribution Tektronix Monitoring and quality control of Adaptive Bitrate Streaming platforms is as important as the ABR systems themselves, according to test, measurement and monitoring solutions specialist Tektronix. 26 Round Table 4K for Everyone? 4K was the talk of IBC with predictions it will become as ubiquitous as HD and avoid the underachievement of 3D. But that will only happen if it isn’t oversold or under delivered. Euromedia gathered four experts in London to debate to the merits of HEVC and 4K and how to fully exploit the potential. 28 Review IBC Review 4K and Ultra-High Definition were dominant themes at Amsterdam’s IBC, Europe’s leading broadcast technology show, reports Colin Mann. REGULARS 5 6-12 24 25 34 Comment News Wrap Wireless Watch US Watch Events calendar EUROMEDIA 3