Interconnection for Public Television: The Way Forward Key Findings and Recommendations November 2015 Cognizant Technology Solutions Confidential Page 1 CPB Interconnection Assessment Report – v 2.14 Table of Contents 1 Executive Summary .................................................................................................................................. 4 1.1 Key Recommendations............................................................................................................................. 4 1.2 Executive Background and Analysis ......................................................................................................... 4 2 Introduction ............................................................................................................................................ 10 2.1 Interconnection Assessment Objectives ................................................................................................ 10 2.2 Interconnection Assessment Approach ................................................................................................. 11 2.2.1 FOTO Framework ..................................................................................................................... 11 2.2.2 Structured Approach ................................................................................................................ 13 3 The Public Television Landscape (and Interconnection) ........................................................................... 16 3.1 The Current Interconnection System (v5) .............................................................................................. 16 3.1.1 Interconnection Timeline ......................................................................................................... 16 3.1.2 Feedback and Perspectives from Stakeholders ....................................................................... 16 3.1.3 Content Processing Model ....................................................................................................... 19 3.2 Perspectives on the Proposed Interconnection System (v6) ................................................................. 19 3.2.1 CPB ........................................................................................................................................... 19 3.2.2 Public Television Stations and Technical Advisory Group ........................................................ 20 3.2.3 Public Media Entities: PBS, APT, NPR ....................................................................................... 23 3.3 Centralized Master Control .................................................................................................................... 24 3.3.1 Historical Attempts .................................................................................................................. 24 3.3.2 Recent Initiatives ..................................................................................................................... 25 4 A New Interconnection System ............................................................................................................... 28 4.1 Interconnection: Definition, Scope and Benefits ................................................................................... 28 4.1.1 Definition ................................................................................................................................. 28 4.1.2 Key Services of a New System .................................................................................................. 28 4.1.3 Primary Business Drivers for a New System ............................................................................ 29 4.1.4 Key Benefits ............................................................................................................................. 29 4.2 Approaches to Implementing a New Interconnection System .............................................................. 30 4.2.1 PBS v6 Approach ...................................................................................................................... 30 4.2.2 WGBH PMM Approach ............................................................................................................ 33 5 Findings and Recommendations .............................................................................................................. 36 5.1 Analysis (Disposition) of Member Stations ............................................................................................ 36 5.2 Interconnection: Current Industry Trends ............................................................................................. 37 5.2.1 Commercial Broadcasters in the United States ....................................................................... 37 5.2.2 Public Television in the UK ....................................................................................................... 38 5.2.3 Commercial Solutions and Providers for Interconnection Services ......................................... 39 5.3 Analysis of the Proposed Solutions ........................................................................................................ 41 Confidential | November 2015 Page 1 CPB Interconnection Assessment Report – v 2.14 5.3.1 Analysis Model ......................................................................................................................... 41 5.3.2 v6 ............................................................................................................................................. 43 5.3.3 PMM ........................................................................................................................................ 52 5.4 The Argument for Centralized Master Control ...................................................................................... 59 5.4.1 Considerations and Qualitative Analysis .................................................................................. 59 5.4.2 Operational Benefits ................................................................................................................ 60 5.4.3 Risks and Likely Challenges ...................................................................................................... 61 5.4.4 Centralized Master Control In Summary ................................................................................. 61 5.5 Cognizant Recommendations ................................................................................................................ 62 5.5.1 Recommended Approach ........................................................................................................ 62 6 Summary Conclusion ............................................................................................................................... 77 7 Bibliography ........................................................................................................................................... 78 8 Appendices ............................................................................................................................................. 83 8.1 Glossary .................................................................................................................................................. 83 8.2 Interview List .......................................................................................................................................... 86 8.3 Excerpt: NABET-CWA Agreement with PBS .............................................. 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Bookmark not defined. 8.4 Bandwidth Analysis for Public Internet Across the United States.......................................................... 88 Confidential | November 2015 Page 2 CPB Interconnection Assessment Report – v 2.14 Table of Figures Figure 1 – Summary of Interconnection Cost Projection and Comparison (USD millions) .......................................... 8 Figure 2 – Summary of Master Control Cost Projection and Comparison (USD millions) ........................................... 8 Figure 3 - FOTO Framework ....................................................................................................................................... 11 Figure 4 - Structured Approach ................................................................................................................................. 13 Figure 5 - Interconnection Timeline for Public Television ......................................................................................... 16 Figure 6 - PTV Station Perspective on v5 ................................................................................................................... 17 Figure 7 - PTV Station Perspective on v6 ................................................................................................................... 20 Figure 8 - PTV Station-Identified Risks ....................................................................................................................... 21 Figure 9 - PTV Station Perspectives on Additional Features of Interconnection ....................................................... 22 Figure 10 - PTV Station Perspectives on Additional Services ..................................................................................... 22 Figure 11 - Station Awareness of PMM Solution ....................................................................................................... 23 Figure 12 - High Level Overview of the