Feature

 Conventional Distribution

 IPTV Distribution

 Cabling

 Needs dedicated coax cabling

 Runs on the IT network - no dedicated cabling

 Displays

 Can only use TV displays

 PC and Mac desktops, any displays or projectors

 High Definition

 Limited HD support, if any

 HD fully supported

 Widescreen

 Manual selection, if any

 Automatic widescreen switching

 User control

 None

 Full control of user access to IPTV channels

 Management

 None

 Remote system management via the network

 Multi-site

 Requires costly dedicated links

 Uses company network links

 Scalability

 Requires additional cabling

 Easy because IPTV is on the IT network

 Integration

 None

 Links with other IT connected devices and services