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postPerspective Hires Post Industry Veteran Alyssa Heater

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Tuesday, January 9, 2024

LOS ANGELES and NEW YORK, Jan. 09, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- postPerspective, an online magazine targeting the production and post industries, has added its newest team member, Alyssa Heater, who joins as Sales and Business Development Manager.

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  • LOS ANGELES and NEW YORK, Jan. 09, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- postPerspective, an online magazine targeting the production and post industries, has added its newest team member, Alyssa Heater, who joins as Sales and Business Development Manager.
  • Heater has been working in the entertainment industry for over a decade.
  • Upon graduating from UC Santa Cruz with a degree in film and digital media, Heater moved to Los Angeles to pursue a career in the industry.
  • postPerspective (www.postperspective.com) celebrated its 10th anniversary in 2023 and continues to offer the best in coverage of all things production and post.

Global Cable Modem Equipment Market Set to Soar, Expected to Reach $11.8 Billion by 2030

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Tuesday, October 31, 2023

The global cable modem equipment market is poised for significant growth, with an estimated value of $7.7 billion in 2022 projected to reach $11.8 billion by 2030, at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.5% over the analysis period from 2022 to 2030.

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  • The global cable modem equipment market is poised for significant growth, with an estimated value of $7.7 billion in 2022 projected to reach $11.8 billion by 2030, at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.5% over the analysis period from 2022 to 2030.
  • This growth is driven by various factors, including the increasing adoption of external cable modem equipment.
  • External Segment: The external segment is expected to experience substantial growth, with a projected CAGR of 6.3%, reaching $8 billion by 2030.
  • United States: The U.S. market is estimated to be worth $2 billion in 2022, reflecting the growing demand for cable modem equipment in the country.

Technicolor Creative Studios: 9-month 2023 Business Update

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Wednesday, October 25, 2023

Technicolor Creative Studios Q3 2023 revenues decreased by -48.1% at current rate (-44.8% at constant rate) to €111.7 million.

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  • Technicolor Creative Studios Q3 2023 revenues decreased by -48.1% at current rate (-44.8% at constant rate) to €111.7 million.
  • At MPC, Q3 2023 revenues were down -56.8% year-on-year to €44.8 million, while 9-month 2023 revenues amounted to €167.5 million, down -47.1% at current rate (-44.6% at constant rate).
  • IFRS net debt amounted to €678 million as of September 30, 2023, compared with €610 million as of June 30, 2023.
  • The projected delisting of the Company along with these new financing arrangements attest to the strength of Technicolor Creative Studios’ shareholder support.

Vantiva transforms profile over first year since rebranding

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Wednesday, October 25, 2023

Vantiva’s NaviGate™ Suite : A software suite for NSPs and consumers comprised of NaviGate IQ™, NaviGate 5G™ and NaviGate Companion™.

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  • Vantiva’s NaviGate™ Suite : A software suite for NSPs and consumers comprised of NaviGate IQ™, NaviGate 5G™ and NaviGate Companion™.
  • This honor ranks Vantiva in the top 1% of companies worldwide rated by the agency, regardless of size or industry.
  • Vantiva has pledged also to establish long-term emissions with the SBTi in-line with reaching net-zero by 2050.
  • The award recognized Vantiva for its innovation of processes, mastery of the supply chain, optimized manufacturing and operational resilience.

Marc Jourlait Joins Cathay Capital as Operating Partner and Innovative Motion Technologies Executive Chairman

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Wednesday, October 25, 2023

NEW YORK, Oct. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Cathay Capital Private Equity, a leading international investment firm, today announced the appointment of Marc Jourlait as Operating Partner of Cathay Capital and Executive Chairman of Cathay portfolio company Innovative Motion Technologies (IMT),  a Germantown, Wisconsin-based industrial technology platform specializing in interface and control solutions serving a variety of end markets and sales channels.

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  • NEW YORK, Oct. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Cathay Capital Private Equity , a leading international investment firm, today announced the appointment of Marc Jourlait as Operating Partner of Cathay Capital and Executive Chairman of Cathay portfolio company Innovative Motion Technologies (IMT),  a Germantown, Wisconsin-based industrial technology platform specializing in interface and control solutions serving a variety of end markets and sales channels.
  • Jourlait joins the company as it continues its growth trajectory in capturing market share in the motion technology and interface solutions sector.
  • Marc is an accomplished and seasoned operating executive with a world-class approach to the private equity operating partner role.
  • He serves as operating partner, board member and Chairman for portfolio companies of the Riverside Company and Oaktree Capital Management.

100 years of Disney: from a cartoon mouse to a global giant, how Walt Disney conquered the world

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Tuesday, October 17, 2023

They created a new character: a mouse, with large ears.

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  • They created a new character: a mouse, with large ears.
  • Walt Disney was an innovator in terms of space, colour and movement.
  • Walt himself holds the record for most nominations (59) and Oscar wins (22 competitive awards, plus four honorary awards) for a single individual.

Steamboat Willie and technological wonders

    • He created The Alice Comedies, a series of short films featuring a live-action child actress in a cartoon world.
    • Steamboat Willie, released in 1928, was the world’s first fully synchronised sound cartoon.
    • A simple story featuring Mickey as a steamboat captain trying to navigate the boat while dealing with various comical situations, Steamboat Willie was universally praised.

The golden age and feature films

    • Those early films still dazzle today – think of the Sorcerers’ Apprentice scene in Fantasia (1940) or the Pink Elephants hallucinogenic number in Dumbo.
    • And is there any scene, in any film, more heart-wrenching than the death of Bambi’s mother?
    • But the golden age never really stopped.

Disneyland and diversification

    • It set the standard for theme park design and showed the way forward for the company: diversification.
    • After Disneyland came Walt Disney World in Florida in 1971, then versions of Disneyland in Paris, Tokyo, Hong Kong and Shanghai.

Buyouts and a cultural behemoth

    • These acquisitions solidified Disney’s position as the brand leader in the entertainment industry.
    • The deal made some industry insiders uneasy: Disney had become a cultural behemoth, strangling competition, homogenising content and swallowing up entire franchises.

Not all plain sailing

    • Its 1946 film Song of the South has long been criticised for its racist portrayal of African Americans and its romanticisation of the plantation era.
    • Since 1986, Disney have tried to keep it out of circulation, although clips can be found online.
    • Many old films streaming on Disney+ now feature a disclaimer telling viewers some scenes will include “negative depictions” and “mistreatment of people or cultures”.
    • LGBTQ+ representation has become more visible since LeFou became Disney’s first openly gay character in its 2017 live-action Beauty and the Beast.

Next-Generation Self-Storage: Leveraging IoT Technology to Drive Revenue Growth

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Wednesday, October 4, 2023

DALLAS, Oct. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Parks Associates' latest white paper, "Next-Generation Self-Storage: Leveraging Technology to Grow Revenue," addresses the evolving landscape of self-storage and the role of technology in driving revenue growth. The research, published in partnership with Vantiva, formerly known as Technicolor, examines the evolution taking place in the self-storage industry, where owners and operators are leveraging IoT to offer new services to their customers, drive operational changes such as remote site management, and automate processes to save on costs and increase convenience.

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  • Self-storage market is embracing IoT for remote site management, automation
    DALLAS, Oct. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Parks Associates' latest white paper, "Next-Generation Self-Storage: Leveraging Technology to Grow Revenue," addresses the evolving landscape of self-storage and the role of technology in driving revenue growth.
  • The COVID-19 pandemic triggered a surge in demand for self-storage solutions as households worldwide adjusted their living spaces to accommodate remote work and home renovations.
  • "Self-storage providers have turned to technology as a cornerstone of their growth strategy," said Kristen Hanich , Research Director, Parks Associates.
  • "As the self-storage industry navigates these transformative times, technology remains a driving force in ensuring and maximizing its growth and competitiveness," said Reza Raji, Senior VP of Smart Spaces IoT at Vantiva.

CommScope Announces Plans to Sell Home Networks Business to Vantiva

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Tuesday, October 3, 2023

CommScope (NASDAQ: COMM) a global leader in network connectivity, announced today it plans to sell its Home Networks Business to Vantiva (Euronext Paris: VANTI), formerly known as Technicolor.

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  • CommScope (NASDAQ: COMM) a global leader in network connectivity, announced today it plans to sell its Home Networks Business to Vantiva (Euronext Paris: VANTI), formerly known as Technicolor.
  • CommScope first announced it intended to separate its Home Networks Business in April 2021 as part of its CommScope NEXT initiative to drive portfolio optimization.
  • After assessing various strategic alternatives for the Home Networks business, CommScope determined that Vantiva is the best partner for this business.
  • CommScope and the CommScope logo are registered trademarks of CommScope and/or its affiliates in the U.S. and other countries.

Vantiva Announces it has entered into an agreement with CommScope to acquire CommScope’s Home Networks in exchange for a 25% stake in Vantiva SA., a key milestone in its strategic roadmap

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Tuesday, October 3, 2023

The planned acquisition of CommScope Home Networks represents a transformational transaction for Vantiva, as it would significantly increase Vantiva’s Connected Home capabilities.

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  • The planned acquisition of CommScope Home Networks represents a transformational transaction for Vantiva, as it would significantly increase Vantiva’s Connected Home capabilities.
  • In the last twelve months ending June 2023, CommScope Home Networks and Vantiva’s Connected Home generated $[1.5]bn and €[2.0]bn in sales, respectively.
  • “This planned strategic acquisition represents a unique transformative opportunity for Vantiva,” said Luis Martinez-Amago, CEO of Vantiva.
  • “It will enable us to reinforce Vantiva’s Connected Home operations, accelerate our innovation roadmap and expand into new markets through additional commercial partnerships.

Vantiva’s Commitments for Near-Term Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reductions Validated by the Science Based Targets initiative

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Thursday, September 7, 2023

Paris, France – September 7, 2023 - Vantiva (Euronext Paris: VANTI), formerly known as Technicolor, today has announced that its near-term greenhouse gas emissions reduction targets have been validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).

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  • Paris, France – September 7, 2023 - Vantiva (Euronext Paris: VANTI), formerly known as Technicolor, today has announced that its near-term greenhouse gas emissions reduction targets have been validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).
  • The SBTi has determined Vantiva’s scope 1 and 2 targets are in-line with the 1.5°C trajectory.
  • Vantiva has pledged also to establish long-term emissions with the SBTi in-line with reaching net-zero by 2050.
  • Vantiva also commits to reduce scope 3 greenhouse gas emissions from use of sold products 52% per unit sold by 2030 from a 2021 base year.