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The transition to 4K will be slow but progressive

"We still live in an HD world. 4K UHD has a very important role, although the transition to 4K will be slow but progressive," said Mohamed Hamza (Kagan) at the 4K Summit.

Mohamed Hamza at the 4K Summit 2018

Mohamed Hamza, senior analyst at Kagan, has presented at the 4K Summit in Malaga a detailed report on 4K worldwide.

He began his speech by assuring that "we still live in an HD world. 4K UHD has a very important role, although The transition to 4K will be slow but progressive”.

"The migration from SD to HD is still in process in many countries. Therefore, broadcasters need time to assimilate 4K now," he added.

By the end of this year, the consultancy estimates that they will broadcast worldwide nearly 200 channels (65 of them in Europe). This figure would reach 286 (95 in Europe) in 2020.
Hamza has acknowledged that despite the impact of the World Cup in Russia in 2018, the launch of new UHD channels has slowed down. In Europe, five new proposals were launched in 2018.

As for the sale of 4K televisions, has reported that it is growing at a good pace, highlighting the case of the United States where sales are already double that of HD panels. Globally, sales of UHD televisions already represent 18%, with great momentum in Asia-Pacific (especially China and South Korea).

Hamza has drawn attention to the binomio 4K-streaming since having good connectivity is a key element to enjoy a greater range of 4K services. This fact means that in territories such as Latin America, East Africa or Eastern Europe, take-off is slower.

In addition to the connected television, Hamza believes it is essential to role that SMPs play (Stream Media Player) with 4K support. 54% of access to 4K content in Europe and the US is already occurring from devices such as Google Chrome Cast, Apple TV, Amazon Fire, Roku...

Mohamed Hamza at the 4K Summit 2018

By, Nov 8, 2018, Section:Business, Television, UHD TV

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