Chapter 8

Video, IPTV,

and Digital

Signage Systems

Overview

Video programming distribution is related to but different from audio visual sys-
tems. The best example of enterprise video distribution is cable television where a
service provider is distributing video programming to its customers. Within a
building the video distribution network is distributing video and informational
content. The content may be re-broadcast content from a cable television com-
pany but may also be advertisements, public safety information, archived educa-
tional programs, live video feeds, entertainment, and energy information.

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