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Multi-Channel Video Authority Robert Clark Joins ABI Research

Posted on: Thursday, 28 August 2008, 09:00 CDT

ABI Research has announced the appointment of Robert Clark as Principal Analyst, Multi-Channel Video. Robert brings a wealth of knowledge to the position, with a particular strength in core network infrastructure. He is the firm's lead Multi-Channel Video analyst, with research coverage focusing on cable, telco (IPTV), satellite, digital terrestrial, and broadcast video, including enabling infrastructure, middleware, and other software applications and business models.

Research director Mike Wolf comments, "Robert's deep experience in the broadband and pay-TV infrastructure markets, both as an analyst and through hands-on integration roles, will be extremely valuable in expanding ABI Research's market strong offerings in multi-channel and pay-TV research. We believe our clients and the broader industry will benefit from Robert's thought leadership in this marketplace."

Prior to joining ABI Research Robert was a Senior Consulting Analyst with Stratecast, a division of Frost & Sullivan. He was responsible for strategic forecasting and go-to-market consulting working with network equipment manufacturers, solution integrators, and independent software vendors. Robert specialized in IPTV, CDN/P2P, NGN/IMS, Digital Media/Web 2.0, Managed Services/SaaS and the Professional Services that accompany most solutions delivery.

Robert recently supported MGM Mirage in Las Vegas, NV by leading their Digital Media-Corporate IT group in planning IPTV and HDTV networks for all hotel properties domestically and internationally, with particular focus on MGMM's $7 billion CityCenter mixed-use property development on the Las Vegas strip.

During a career spanning more than 20 years, he also worked for Nortel Networks, Fujitsu Networks, GTE Telephone Operations (now Verizon), and consulted for three of the largest U.S. start-up telcos (CLECs) during their rise in the late 1990s. Robert also was an Industry Analyst for Dataquest (now Gartner) covering Public Networks infrastructure and services.

He is a participant in the IMS Forum and the WIMS-2.0 Forum (a combined IMS/Web 2.0 group).

Robert holds an M.S. in Telecommunications from the University of Colorado, a B.S. in Business-MIS from the University of Northern Colorado, and he has completed MBA course work at the University of Dallas.

ABI Research is a leading market research firm focused on the impact of emerging technologies on global consumer and business markets. Utilizing a unique blend of market intelligence, primary research, and expert assessment from its worldwide team of industry analysts, ABI Research assists hundreds of clients each year with their strategic growth initiatives. For information, visit www.abiresearch.com, or call +1.516.624.2500.

Source: Business Wire

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