Global broadcast switchers market driven by transition from analog to digital broadcasting

The global broadcast switchers market has been forecast to reach approximately US$1.7 billion by 2018, primarily driven by the broadcasting industry's transition from analog to digital broadcasting, rapid proliferation of high-definition television (HDTV) and increasing automation of TV broadcasting.

Additionally, widespread technology developments and robust demand from developing markets also bodes well for the market.

A key hardware component used in film/video production for selecting or switching between different video and audio signals from multiple sources, a broadcast switcher has evolved into an indispensable element of video broadcasting, and an integral part of the entire video transmission process.

Such is the importance of broadcast switchers within the broadcasting industry that without them, a fully integrated video and television production could not be produced.

Asia-Pacific represents the fastest growing region within the global broadcast switchers market, with forecasters anticipating a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of approximately 14% through to 2018.

Emerging markets such as India and China with their booming broadcast sectors are making considerable investments in the latest equipment design, thus driving opportunities for advanced switcher products in the region.

Key players within the global broadcast switchers market include Broadcast Pix, Inc., Evertz Microsystems, Ltd., Grass Valley USA, LLC, JVC Professional Products Company, Semtech Canada Inc., Snell Group, Sony Electronics, Inc., and Utah Scientific, Inc

For more information on the global broadcast switchers market, see the latest research: Global Broadcast Switchers Market Report

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