Co-hosted Workshops 56 Workshop on Standardized IPTV Applications TD-LTE Technology and Spectrum Workshop Tuesday 25.10.2011 16:45-17:45 LabSpace #1 Tuesday 25.10.2011 09:00-12:00 LabSpace #4 With the explosive growth in mobile data usage, the mobile communication industry is facing the challenge of spectrum availability. A technology such as TD-LTE, with its flexibility in resource and spectrum configuration, has the potential to efficiently utilize unpaired spectrum. This workshop is aimed at giving global regulatory leaders an overview of the potential that TD-LTE technology can offer in utilizing unpaired spectrum and enhancing the operation efficiency. Coming prior to ITU’s World Radiocommunication Conference in 2012, and the upcoming ITU-R detailed specifications on IMT-Advanced technologies, expected in early 2012, this workshop also provides an ideal opportunity to discuss TD-LTE as an IMT-advanced candidate technology. IPTV is a major business opportunity for telcos, content providers, manufacturers, system integrators, service providers and broadcasters. It delivers all the advantages of traditional ‘linear’ TV in terms of service quality, combined with the many benefits the Internet offers in terms of choice and interactivity. In this context, innovative IPTV applications based on global IPTV standards represent an unparalleled commercial opportunity, as well as a booster expanding range of the IPTV ecosystem. This workshop will aim at providing and exchanging information on the trends of IPTV applications and technology, as well as promoting discussion among various stakeholders. It is organized as part of the ITU IPTV Application Challenge that will take place on 25 October at ITU Telecom World 2011. Co-hosted Workshop Co-hosted Workshop