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Online video platforms (OVP), content management systems (CMS), managed video platforms (MVP), and content delivery networks (CDN) are all part of media & entertainment companies strategies to deliver videos as part of TV Everywhere and over-the-top (OTT) video services. This product tracks the growth of video platforms used to deliver video to any screen over IP, including PC's, tablets, smartphones, connected TVs, game consoles, and smart set-top boxes. We also provide some context around two emerging business models - those of live video streaming platforms (LVSP) -- which are the live equivalent of the OVP, and Tunkey or White Label OTT solutions. In 2013, revenues for video platforms distributing video on behalf of media & entertainment companies (including cable & satellite distributors) worldwide reached $2.3 billion -- up from $2.1 billion in 2012, and will grow to $4.6 billion in 2019. Well-known CDN Akamai has a commanding lead of the video delivery market, with $685 million in 2013 revenues to media and entertainment companies. CDNs generally are responsible for finding optimal routes for the video, and storing copies close to consumers to ensure a high quality of delivery. Two markets were notably tough in 2013; the market for content management systems took a hit, largely due to the restructuring of KIT Digital, uncertainty, and some operator's decision cycles being lengthened. In addition, European markets -- especially Southern European markets (Italy, Spain) were quite challenging for many vendors.