In this special blog series, we introduce the top trends, topics and considerations that pay-TV service providers need to address as they move into 2019.

From shifting consumer behaviour to the rapidly evolving threat of piracy, pay-TV operators across Asia have been forced into a radical top-down rethink of their business models recently.

While opinions vary on the impact and possible applications of AI for the industry, executives agree that there’s never been a more critical time for service providers to review their data and analytics strategies.

At a time when humans are becoming more reliant on AI - for instance  mobile phones speech recognition, real-time speech translation, computer vision in self-driving cars — trust and transparency have become key issues to be addressed.

Taiwan’s leading MSO adopts NAGRA Connect content protection solution to secure 4K Ultra HD content over hybrid cable and OTT network. NAGRA to secure operator’s 4K Android TV deployment in early 2019.

If you were not able to attend this year’s show, here are the top takeaways you need to know.

In the world’s most violent and unequal region, piracy is often dismissed as a victimless, even justifiable crime. Stealing a cable TV signal, or buying a knock-off soccer jersey, is perceived as a problem for large, wealthy companies. AQ special report shows, the problem is far more complicated - and insidious.

For pay-TV service providers, delivering premium services directly to consumer devices and leveraging back-end cloud infrastructure provides numerous benefits.