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Recent technologies that continue to gain commercial take-up include WiFi and WiMax, VoIP, ad-hoc and mesh networks, sensor area networks, HSDPA, Ultra Wide Band and RFID.
With the convergence of broadcasting and telecom technologies, where service operators are providing delivery and content, there is an opportunity to match UK strengths with international partners. Having a long history in broadcasting, UK companies are able to provide the full spectrum of technologies and applications that deliver broadcast TV content over multiple platforms of terrestrial (DVB-T), satellite (DVB-S), cable, (DVB-C), internet (IP) and handheld (DAB, DVB-H and DMB) media.
The convergence of TV and mobile and the availability of broadband services has brought forward new companies operating in this space that has opened up further opportunities for web subscription services that may be exploited.
The UK is among the world leaders in games development and production, focusing on mobile games, game engines, multiplatform delivery, multiplayer games and game simulation-based e-learning. There is an opportunity to broker partnerships where UK design and development strengths are matched to partners’ strengths in distribution and marketing.