Dallas, TX -- (SBWire) -- 04/22/2014 --Sandlerresearch.org adds Global Smart STB and Dongle Market 2014-2018 new industry report in its store. STB are devices that are connected to a TV at the user’s premises. These devices enable the user to receive unencrypted subscribed channels through an addressable system for viewing encrypted channels. They connect a TV to an external signal source and transform the transmitted signal into video content, which is then displayed on the screen. A smart STB is the one which brings internet to TV. It helps in connecting to internet and streaming online content. They have some or all the following features; streaming media from other connected devices to TV, the capability of recording the content from TV, Pause, Rewind, and Fast-forward Live TV WIFI function, support for multi-screen interaction and the use of embedded cable modem broadband coverage. Many of these devices come in a portable dongle format. The latest one is the Google’s Chromecast.

Analysts forecast the Global Smart STB and Dongle Market will grow at a CAGR of 24.99 percent over the period 2013-2018.

Covered in this Report
The report covers the present scenario and the growth prospects of the Global Smart STB and Dongle market for the period 2014-2018. To calculate the market size, the report considers the global shipments of smart STBs and dongles.

Global Smart STB and Dongle Market 2014-2018, has been prepared based on an in-depth market analysis with inputs from industry experts. The report covers the Americas and the EMEA and APAC regions; it also covers the Global Smart STB and Dongle market landscape and its growth prospects in the coming years. The report also includes a discussion of the key vendors operating in this market.

Key Regions
- Americas
- EMEA
- APAC

Key Vendors
- Apple Inc.
- Cisco Systems Inc.
- Google Inc.
- Pace plc
- Roku Inc.
- Sony Corp.
- Western Digital Corp.

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Other Prominent Vendors
- ARRIS Group Inc.
- AVerMedia Technologies Inc.
- Belkin International Inc.
- Broadcom Corp.
- Cloud Media Sdn. Bhd.
- Comcast Corp.
- D-Link Corp.
- EchoStar Corp.
- LG Corp.
- Netgear Inc.
- Nuvyyo
- Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd.
- Sling Media Inc.
- TiVo Inc.
- VIZIO Inc.
Market Driver
- Development of Technologically Advanced Devices.

Market Challenge
- High Cost of Devices.

Market Trend
- Introduction of Integrated Smart STBs.

Key Questions Answered in this Report
- What will the market size be in 2018 and what will the growth rate be?
- What are the key market trends?
- What is driving this market?
- What are the challenges to market growth?
- Who are the key vendors in this market space?
- What are the market opportunities and threats faced by the key vendors?
- What are the strengths and weaknesses of the key vendors?