Global Smart STB and Dongle Market 2014-2018

About Smart STBs and Dongles
STB are devices that are connected to a TV at the user's premises. These devices enable the user to receive unencrypted subscribed channels through an addressable system for viewing encrypted channels. They connect a TV to an external signal source and transform the transmitted signal into video content, which is then displayed on the screen. A smart STB is the one which brings internet to TV. It helps in connecting to internet and streaming online content. They have some or all the following features; streaming media from other connected devices to TV, the capability of recording the content from TV, Pause, Rewind, and Fast-forward Live TV WIFI function, support for multi-screen interaction and the use of embedded cable modem broadband coverage. Many of these devices come in a portable dongle format. The latest one is the Google's Chromecast.
TechNavio's analysts forecast the Global Smart STB and Dongle market will grow at a CAGR of 24.99 percent over the period 2013-2018.
Covered in this Report
The report covers the present scenario and the growth prospects of the Global Smart STB and Dongle market for the period 2014-2018. To calculate the market size, the report considers the global shipments of smart STBs and dongles.
TechNavio's report, the Global Smart STB and Dongle Market 2014-2018, has been prepared based on an in-depth market analysis with inputs from industry experts. The report covers the Americas and the EMEA and APAC regions; it also covers the Global Smart STB and Dongle market landscape and its growth prospects in the coming years. The report also includes a discussion of the key vendors operating in this market.
Key Regions
‧ Americas
‧ EMEA
‧ APAC
Key Vendors
‧ Apple Inc.
‧ Cisco Systems Inc.
‧ Google Inc.
‧ Pace plc
‧ Roku Inc.
‧ Sony Corp.
‧ Western Digital Corp.
Other Prominent Vendors

‧ ARRIS Group Inc.
‧ AVerMedia Technologies Inc.
‧ Belkin International Inc.
‧ Broadcom Corp.
‧ Cloud Media Sdn. Bhd.
‧ Comcast Corp.
‧ D-Link Corp.
‧ EchoStar Corp.
‧ LG Corp.
‧ Netgear Inc.
‧ Nuvyyo
‧ Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd.
‧ Sling Media Inc.
‧ TiVo Inc.
‧ VIZIO Inc.

Market Driver
‧ Development of Technologically Advanced Devices.
‧ For a full, detailed list, view our report.
Market Challenge
‧ High Cost of Devices.
‧ For a full, detailed list, view our report.
Market Trend
‧ Introduction of Integrated Smart STBs.
‧ For a full, detailed list, view our report.
Key Questions Answered in this Report
‧ What will the market size be in 2018 and what will the growth rate be?
‧ What are the key market trends?
‧ What is driving this market?
‧ What are the challenges to market growth?
‧ Who are the key vendors in this market space?
‧ What are the market opportunities and threats faced by the key vendors?
‧ What are the strengths and weaknesses of the key vendors?
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01. Executive Summary
02. List of Abbreviations
03. Scope of the Report
03.1 Market Overview
03.2 Product Offerings
04. Market Research Methodology
04.1 Market Research Process
04.2 Research Methodology
05. Introduction
06. Market Landscape
06.1 Market Overview
06.2 Market Size and Forecast
06.3 Five Forces Analysis
07. Geographical Segmentation
07.1 Global Smart STB and Dongle Market by Geographical Segmentation 2013-2018
07.2 Smart STB and Dongle Market in the Americas
07.2.1 Market Size and Forecast
07.3 Smart STB and Dongle Market in the APAC Region
07.3.1 Market Size and Forecast
07.4 Smart STB and Dongle Market in the EMEA Region
07.4.1 Market Size and Forecast
08. Key Leading Countries
08.1 USA
08.2 China
09. Buying Criteria
10. Market Growth Drivers
11. Drivers and their Impact
12. Market Challenges
13. Impact of Drivers and Challenges
14. Market Trends
15. Trends and their Impact
16. Vendor Landscape
16.1 Competitive Scenario
16.2 Other Prominent Vendors
17. Key Vendor Analysis
17.1 Apple Inc.
17.1.1 Business Overview
17.1.2 Business Segmentation
17.1.3 Key Information
17.1.4 SWOT Analysis
17.2 Cisco Systems Inc.
17.2.1 Business Overview
17.2.2 Business Segmentation
17.2.3 Key Information
17.2.4 SWOT Analysis
17.3 Google Inc.
17.3.1 Business Overview
17.3.2 Key Information
17.3.3 SWOT Analysis
17.4 Pace plc
17.4.1 Business Overview
17.4.2 Key Information
17.4.3 SWOT Analysis
17.5 Roku Inc.
17.5.1 Business Overview
17.5.2 Key Information
17.5.3 SWOT Analysis
17.6 Sony Corp.
17.6.1 Business Overview
17.6.2 Business Segmentation
17.6.3 Key Information
17.6.4 SWOT Analysis
17.7 Western Digital Corp.
17.7.1 Business Overview
17.7.2 Business Segmentation
17.7.3 Key Information
17.7.4 SWOT Analysis
18. Other Reports in this Series

List of Exhibits
Exhibit 1: Market Research Methodology
Exhibit 2: Product Life Cycle of Smart STB and Dongle
Exhibit 3: Global Smart STB and Dongle Market 2013-2018 (units in million)
Exhibit 4: Global Smart STB and Dongle Market by Geographical Segmentation 2013
Exhibit 5: Global Smart STB and Dongle Market by Geographical Segmentation 2013-2018 (units in million)
Exhibit 6: Global Smart STB and Dongle Market by Geographical Segmentation 2013-2018
Exhibit 7: Smart STB and Dongle Market in the Americas 2013-2018 (units in million)
Exhibit 8: Smart STB and Dongle Market in the APAC Region 2013-2018 (units in million)
Exhibit 9: Smart STB and Dongle Market in the EMEA Region 2013-2018 (units in million)
Exhibit 10: Product Classification of Apple Inc.
Exhibit 11: Net Sales Revenue of Apple Inc. by Geography 2013
Exhibit 12: Business Segmentation of Cisco Systems Inc.
Exhibit 13: Business Segmentation of Sony Corp. 2013
Exhibit 14: Business Segmentation of Western Digital Corp.