The International Telecommunications Union (ITU), a United Nations Agency based in Geneva Switzerland has set June 2015 as the deadline for TV stations all over the world to migrate from Analog to Digital transmission. It is therefore crucial that ICT stake holders and citizens are made to understand the concepts, technology, implications and Regulatory.
Purpose of the Course
To help participants better understand digital broadcasting techniques, regulatory framework, policies, standards and transition models that they can use to implement digital broadcasting systems in their respective organizations.
Who Should Attend?
TV and Radio Broadcasters
ISPs and Content Providers
The Medial Industry
Broadcast Equipment Resellers
Ministries
Telecoms Operators
Regulatory Authorities
Why should you attend?
Objectives:
Prepare organizations in their efforts towards the transition from Analog to Digital Broadcasting systems
Create awareness and help the participants formulate better strategies for their networks and make better choices of the technologies
Provide a forum for participants to compare nptes with other organizations that have already tested or are in the process of implementing these technologies
Enable participants learn about digital broadcastingf standards, regulatory framework and transition models
Showcase new applications, products, services and the market ahead for digital broadcasting
Conduct business simulation for digital broadcasting
Learn about successful case studies from other countries.
Technology Part
Radio Propagation Principles
Radio and TV broadcasting systems
Digital Audio Processing
Digital Radio Broadcasting
Intellectual Property Rights
Cable Broadcasting Systems
Satelite Broadcasting Systems
IPTV and Video Streaming
Computer applications in broadcasting
Broadcasting over the internet
Regulatory Part
Broadcast Frequency Planning and Management
Transition Models for analog to digital migration
Opportunities and Challenges in migration from analog to digital
ITU-R and ETSI Digital Broadcasting Standards
Digital Broadcasting Regulatory Framework
Business Simulation Part
The market for digital broadcasting
Economic analysis for digital broadcasting systems
Case studies of digital broadcasting from other operators
Groups case studies - Formulation of a "Digital Broadcasting Regulatory Framework"
Technical visit to TV and FM Broadcasting Studio and transmitter station
Panel discussion with representatives from:-
Government, Regulators, Broadcasters, PSTN, Mobile operators, Media, Content developers and Citizens
