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Featured Speakers
David W. Fleig
Project Manager for the Computing & Information Technology Division, Wayne State University
Campus perspectives on IPTV
David Fleig is a Project Manager for the Computing & Information Technology Division at
Wayne State University
in Detroit, Michigan.
David is responsible for consultation, design and engineering on many of the audio, video and multimedia facilities at WSU. Prior to that, he
helped start the Michigan Information Technology Network, Inc., a satellite-based statewide distance learning and communications network.
David has over 25 years experience in both the digital and analog television sectors, including several years with Television Products
Engineering at Tektronix, Inc. in Portland, Oregon. He is a member of its first EMMY award-winning team recognized by the Academy of Television
Arts & Sciences for "Technical Achievement and Excellence in Television Engineering" for contributions to the Summer Olympic Games in Los Angeles.
David's past experience also includes several years as a freelance director, editor and videographer in the areas of sports and entertainment
television. David holds a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering and a Bachelor of Arts in Telecommunication from Michigan State
University.
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What is IPTV?
IPTV (Internet Protocol Television) describes technologies that allow video programming to be
delivered using an IP-based network, as opposed to traditional delivery via radio waves or coaxial
cable. IPTV can be used to deliver both live content and stored, on-demand video.
What is the potential of IPTV?
IP-based video distribution promises significant advantages, including the ability to integrate
television with other IP-based services like high speed Internet access and VoIP. Using a single
network for both data and video distribution potentially allows for significant savings over
maintaining a separate coaxial plant.
A switched IP network also allows for the delivery of significantly more content and functionality.
Content remains within a defined network, and only the content the customer selects is sent into
the customer's device. That frees up bandwidth, and the customer's choice is less restricted by the
bandwidth of the last-mile network.
An IP-based platform also allows significant opportunities to make the TV viewing experience more
interactive and personalized.
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