Despite various regulatory challenges in the U.S. and Europe, which slowed initial uptake, the total number of cloud DVR subscriptions globally is now estimated by Parks Associates to be more than 4.6 million. With this rapid uptake, the future looks relatively bright for pay-TV providers in the cloud DVR market; however, a rush of new vendors in this space means that providers should be careful to ensure that their cloud DVR services are maximized to increase profits over the long term and not darkened by infrastructure and services designed for a short-term uplift.
From the article "Cloud DVR: Navigating the Market for a Brighter TV Future" by Sarah Paris-Mascicki.
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