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Video on Demand (VoD) Market worth $270.3 billion by 2028 - Exclusive Report by MarketsandMarkets™

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024

Furthermore, the global pandemic has accelerated the adoption of VoD platforms as lockdown measures increase screen time and home entertainment demand.

Key Points: 
  • Furthermore, the global pandemic has accelerated the adoption of VoD platforms as lockdown measures increase screen time and home entertainment demand.
  • These services often include content delivery networks (CDNs) that optimize the distribution of video files, reducing buffering times and enhancing the viewing experience.
  • Encoding and transcoding services are also essential for preparing video content in various formats, making it compatible with different devices and network conditions.
  • Furthermore, content management services are integral to the VoD Market, providing tools for cataloging, organizing, and curating vast libraries of digital content.

Video on Demand (VoD) Market worth $270.3 billion by 2028 - Exclusive Report by MarketsandMarkets™

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, March 6, 2024

Furthermore, the global pandemic has accelerated the adoption of VoD platforms as lockdown measures increase screen time and home entertainment demand.

Key Points: 
  • Furthermore, the global pandemic has accelerated the adoption of VoD platforms as lockdown measures increase screen time and home entertainment demand.
  • These services often include content delivery networks (CDNs) that optimize the distribution of video files, reducing buffering times and enhancing the viewing experience.
  • Encoding and transcoding services are also essential for preparing video content in various formats, making it compatible with different devices and network conditions.
  • Furthermore, content management services are integral to the VoD Market, providing tools for cataloging, organizing, and curating vast libraries of digital content.

New Athletes Blake Griffin, Shaun White, and Diana Flores; Sports Personalities Taylor Rooks, and Pablo Torre Confirmed to Appear at Stagwell's (STGW) Sport Beach 2024 During Cannes Lions

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024

NEW YORK and CANNES, France, March 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Stagwell (NASDAQ: STGW), the challenger network built to transform marketing, announced today additional athletes and brand partners confirmed to activate at Sport Beach 2024 (June 17-20), the flagship sports business destination at the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity (Cannes Lions). Six-time NBA All-Star Blake Griffin, three-time Olympic Gold medalist Shaun White, Mexican Captain and Flag Football star Diana Flores, and former NFL player and American Ninja Warrior host Akbar Gbajabiamila join Sport Beach and will participate in featured programming and appearances.  

Key Points: 
  • Stagwell previously announced the return of Sport Beach with athletes Carmelo Anthony, Sue Bird, Megan Rapinoe and more.
  • Leading sports media personalities Taylor Rooks and Pablo Torre also join Sport Beach's programming, bringing their unparalleled journalism and thought leadership to the week's conversations.
  • Previously, Stagwell announced the return of Sport Beach with athletes Carmelo Anthony, Sue Bird, Hélio Castroneves, Brandon Marshall and Megan Rapinoe confirmed to attend.
  • "As leaders, innovators, and cultural influencers, Blake, Shaun, and Diana all represent what makes athletes dynamic and interesting in new ways," said Stagwell Chief Brand and Communications Officer Beth Sidhu.

iHealth Labs Named Tech Innovation Company of the Year by the Sunnyvale Chamber of Commerce

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Friday, March 1, 2024

SUNNYVALE, Calif., March 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- iHealth Labs, Inc. (iHealth®), a leading provider of digital health solutions, announced today that it has been named the 2024 Tech Innovation Company of the Year by the Sunnyvale Chamber of Commerce. The Celebrate Sunnyvale Awards, previously named The Murphy Awards after City of Sunnyvale founder Martin Murphy Jr., recognizes the contributions of local businesses, individuals, and organizations to the Sunnyvale community.

Key Points: 
  • Company recognized for its innovative, cloud-connected digital health solutions
    SUNNYVALE, Calif., March 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- iHealth Labs, Inc. (iHealth®), a leading provider of digital health solutions, announced today that it has been named the 2024 Tech Innovation Company of the Year by the Sunnyvale Chamber of Commerce.
  • The Celebrate Sunnyvale Awards, previously named The Murphy Awards after City of Sunnyvale founder Martin Murphy Jr., recognizes the contributions of local businesses, individuals, and organizations to the Sunnyvale community.
  • "During the pandemic, businesses, nonprofits, and residents of Sunnyvale relied heavily on iHealth Labs' COVID tests to keep employees and families safe and protect the health of the community," shared Sunnyvale Chamber of Commerce Board Member Marie Bernard.
  • "The Chamber of Commerce's recognition of iHealth Labs as Sunnyvale's Technology and Innovation Company of the Year is a testament to the company's commitment to enabling people to lead healthier lives.

Monumental Sports partners with Synamedia to power its newly launched sports network

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Thursday, February 29, 2024

They needed technology that could be integrated quickly and accurately into their media distribution platform, supporting their ambitious network launch plans.

Key Points: 
  • They needed technology that could be integrated quickly and accurately into their media distribution platform, supporting their ambitious network launch plans.
  • This technology is ideal for network expansions – like the one Monumental Sports Network is undergoing – due to its flexibility and compatibility.
  • "We initially chose Synamedia for its proven solutions and established leadership in the market," said Charlie Myers, Chief Technology Officer at Monumental Sports.
  • We are looking forward to exploring how both our new network and relationship with Synamedia will continue to evolve."

NLX Raises $12M in Series A Funding

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Monday, February 26, 2024

Initial investors IAG Capital Partners, JetBlue Ventures and Tech Square Ventures' Engage also contributed to this new round of funding.

Key Points: 
  • Initial investors IAG Capital Partners, JetBlue Ventures and Tech Square Ventures' Engage also contributed to this new round of funding.
  • "This milestone speaks to NLX's success in helping some of the most well-known global brands deliver world-class customer experiences at scale.
  • NLX has also engaged with teams at Comcast following their participation in the Comcast NBCUniversal LIFT Labs accelerator program.
  • NLX provides an end-to-end enterprise AI platform for creating, managing, deploying and analyzing chat, voice, and multimodal conversational applications.

Russell Innovation Center for Entrepreneurs (RICE) Announces $1 Million Grant by Comcast to Support Black Entrepreneurs

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Tuesday, February 20, 2024

ATLANTA, Feb. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Russell Innovation Center for Entrepreneurs (RICE), the largest center in the world dedicated to growing, scaling, and developing Black Entrepreneurs, proudly announces a $1 million grant by Comcast NBCUniversal to help advance RICE initiatives aimed at uplifting entrepreneurs in the Atlanta community and beyond.

Key Points: 
  • ATLANTA, Feb. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Russell Innovation Center for Entrepreneurs (RICE), the largest center in the world dedicated to growing, scaling, and developing Black Entrepreneurs, proudly announces a $1 million grant by Comcast NBCUniversal to help advance RICE initiatives aimed at uplifting entrepreneurs in the Atlanta community and beyond.
  • Meanwhile, 46% of RICE entrepreneurs thrive beyond the startup stage, more than ten times the national average, and have driven $450 million in economic activity in Fulton County, Georgia.
  • "This grant will further our programming and reimagine the support we offer Black entrepreneurs by ensuring that they have the tools and opportunities to thrive as business owners."
  • Specifically, the $1 million Comcast NBCUniversal grant will support:
    Digital RICE: A unique AI-powered platform that serves as a resource hub tailored exclusively for Black entrepreneurs to help them navigate business opportunities and challenges.

Dave Kilimnik Joins Superstep Capital

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Tuesday, February 20, 2024

SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Superstep Capital, a private equity firm focused on transformative technology services businesses, is excited to welcome Dave Kilimnik as a new Partner.

Key Points: 
  • SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Superstep Capital, a private equity firm focused on transformative technology services businesses, is excited to welcome Dave Kilimnik as a new Partner.
  • Dave was the founder and CEO of Hero Digital, a premier digital experience company serving the Fortune 1000.
  • "Dave's integration into our team represents a transformative moment for Superstep as we expand the firm and scale our portfolio," said Ben Gaddis, Partner at Superstep.
  • Kilimnik shared, "Joining Superstep is a thrilling new venture for me.

Lynch Carpenter Investigates Claims in Comcast Xfinity Data Breach

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Thursday, February 15, 2024

The information potentially impacted in the breach includes individuals’ names, contact information, the last four digits of individuals’ Social Security numbers, dates of birth, the answers to security questions, and usernames and hashed passwords to Xfinity accounts.

Key Points: 
  • The information potentially impacted in the breach includes individuals’ names, contact information, the last four digits of individuals’ Social Security numbers, dates of birth, the answers to security questions, and usernames and hashed passwords to Xfinity accounts.
  • Lynch Carpenter, LLP is investigating claims against Comcast related to this data breach.
  • If you received a data breach notification from Xfinity (Comcast) you may be entitled to compensation.
  • If you have received a notification from Xfinity (Comcast) which states that your information was impacted, please call Patrick Donathen at (412) 322-9243, email him at [email protected] , or fill out our contact form at www.lynchcarpenter.com/contact .

Georgia State University, Comcast and CodePath Announce Launch of New Computer Science Education and Career Readiness Program

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Thursday, February 15, 2024

Georgia State University (GSU) and CodePath announced today a partnership that will the launch of the CodePath E3 Program.

Key Points: 
  • Georgia State University (GSU) and CodePath announced today a partnership that will the launch of the CodePath E3 Program.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240214343244/en/
    Georgia State University, Comcast and CodePath Announce Launch of New Computer Science Education and Career Readiness Program (Photo: Business Wire)
    CodePath, the organization dedicated to reprogramming higher education to create the most diverse generation of technologists, works with colleges and universities around the country to provide both computer science (CS) and computer information systems (CIS) educational courses and career development and placement opportunities.
  • This partnership represents an expanded commitment to the Atlanta region, as CodePath first expanded to Georgia State University in 2021.
  • The partnership is currently being offered to the more than 3,000 computer science students at GSU and the 1,000 computer science students at Georgia State’s Perimeter College.