Description
This 2014 presentation by CSIR – presented by Broadcast Media Africa – delves into the intersection of broadcast and broadband technologies, emphasising their integration as a means to improve media accessibility and operational efficiency, particularly within South Africa.
The report highlights critical priorities like maximising spectrum utilisation, advancing audio-visual quality, and expanding content offerings. It also outlines approaches to achieving convergence, including hybrid broadcast-broadband systems, software-defined networking, and dynamic spectrum access. The document emphasises the transformative impact of this convergence, citing benefits such as enhanced connectivity, economic development, and improved service delivery.
Some key points from the resource include:
- Integration of broadcast and broadband technologies.
- Focus on optimising spectrum use and enhancing media quality.
- Strategy for hybrid broadcast-broadband systems.
- Importance of software-defined networking.
