Perspectives of Digital TV applications development in Russia

Russian government made principal decision on transition to Digital TV till 2015. This process has already started in several regions including Far East and North West of Russia. However this transition is considered as hang-the-expense action. At the same time some advanced technical solutions (including development of applications for TV) will allow implementing e-commerce oriented business model returning part of investments. Engineers from Motorola Software Center in St.-Petersburg have significant experience in system engineering and development of applications for different digital television platforms used in the US and Europe. Analysis of major world trends in this area allows the authors preparing suggestions on application development as an important component of Digital TV deployment in Russia. Recommendations and estimations of necessary efforts are provided.