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Online Video Remains the Growth Engine of Content Investment with Local Content Still Key to Acquiring Subscribers

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Monday, December 11, 2023

Ex-China, online video revenues in Asia Pacific were expected to hit US$46 billion in 2028, up from US$29 billion this year.

Key Points: 
  • Ex-China, online video revenues in Asia Pacific were expected to hit US$46 billion in 2028, up from US$29 billion this year.
  • In terms of content trends and investment, although pay TV remained the largest vertical, online video was the growth engine of video content investment, with local and Asian content leading premium VOD viewership with the highest reach.
  • Hence local content remained key to acquiring subscribers in the region, and constantly over-indexing with new users.
  • A strong focus on content closed off the Summit, with panellists agreeing that Asian content could not be lumped together.

Cloudbrink work-from-anywhere service gets mobile OS support

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Wednesday, December 13, 2023

SUNNYVALE, Calif., Dec. 13, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cloudbrink today introduces support for the Android, iOS and Chromebook operating systems, extending its work-from-anywhere secure access service to mobile devices.

Key Points: 
  • SUNNYVALE, Calif., Dec. 13, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cloudbrink today introduces support for the Android, iOS and Chromebook operating systems, extending its work-from-anywhere secure access service to mobile devices.
  • The Cloudbrink client, which provides high-performance zero-trust application access for remote and hybrid workers, currently supports the Windows, Mac OS and Linux systems.
  • Prakash Mana, CEO of Cloudbrink said: “Express retailers are a great example of organizations carrying more networking overhead than they need.
  • The Cloudbrink client for mobile devices is available now.

America’s Seed Fund Road Tours Coming to 16 States and Territories to Engage Entrepreneurs Creating Cutting-Edge Technologies

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Monday, December 11, 2023

America’s Seed Fund finances cutting-edge research & development (R&D), providing over $4 billion each year in non-dilutive funding from across 11 participating federal agencies.

Key Points: 
  • America’s Seed Fund finances cutting-edge research & development (R&D), providing over $4 billion each year in non-dilutive funding from across 11 participating federal agencies.
  • America’s Seed Fund Road Tour is a national outreach effort to connect innovators and entrepreneurs directly with federal agencies that fund non-dilutive SBIR/STTR grants and contracts.
  • The Road Tour plays an important role in increasing the engagement of our nation’s entrepreneurs with organizations supporting and financing next-generation innovations.
  • The Road Tour will kick off with America’s Seed Fund Week, a Virtual Road Tour ahead of four in-person road tours scheduled to visit 16 states and territories in 2024.

Cloudbrink grows its global footprint with new NEC Networks & System Integration Corporation deal for the Philippines

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Monday, December 4, 2023

NEC Networks & System Integration Corporation, a member of the NEC group, already sells the Cloudbrink service in Japan under a partnership formed in March.

Key Points: 
  • NEC Networks & System Integration Corporation, a member of the NEC group, already sells the Cloudbrink service in Japan under a partnership formed in March.
  • The Philippines is one of the fastest-growing economies in APAC, under a government-led economic development and inward investment program.
  • Osamu Kikuchi, senior vice president of NEC Networks & System Integration Corporation, said: “Until now, leaving the office meant leaving a fast, secure network behind, which had inevitable consequences for productivity.
  • With Cloudbrink, NEC Networks & System Integration Corporation can optimize the network without compromising security to give people the same experience of cloud and SaaS applications regardless of their location.

Cloudbrink-NEC Networks & System Integration Corporation deal delivers speed boost for Philippines hybrid workforce

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Wednesday, November 29, 2023

NEC Networks & System Integration Corporation, a member of the NEC group, already sells the Cloudbrink service in Japan under a partnership formed in March.

Key Points: 
  • NEC Networks & System Integration Corporation, a member of the NEC group, already sells the Cloudbrink service in Japan under a partnership formed in March.
  • The Philippines is one of the fastest-growing economies in APAC, under a government-led economic development and inward investment program.
  • Osamu Kikuchi, senior vice president of NEC Networks & System Integration Corporation, said: “Until now, leaving the office meant leaving a fast, secure network behind, which had inevitable consequences for productivity.
  • With Cloudbrink, NEC Networks & System Integration Corporation can optimize the network without compromising security to give people the same experience of cloud and SaaS applications regardless of their location.

SeaChange Reports Estimated and Unaudited Preliminary Fiscal Third Quarter and Nine Month Fiscal 2024 Financial Results

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Monday, November 20, 2023

To supplement the Company’s unaudited consolidated financial statements, which are prepared and presented in accordance with United States generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”), the Company uses certain non-GAAP measures, such as adjusted EBITDA.

Key Points: 
  • To supplement the Company’s unaudited consolidated financial statements, which are prepared and presented in accordance with United States generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”), the Company uses certain non-GAAP measures, such as adjusted EBITDA.
  • The Company discusses non-GAAP loss from operations and adjusted EBITDA, as the Company believes non-GAAP operating loss from operations and adjusted EBITDA are important measures that are not calculated according to GAAP.
  • Non-GAAP loss from operations and adjusted EBITDA are non-GAAP financial measures and should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for financial information provided in accordance with GAAP.
  • These non-GAAP financial measures may not be computed in the same manner as similarly titled measures used by other companies.

IN THE BLACK NETWORK TO EXPAND FAST CHANNEL OFFERINGS WITH URBANFLIXTV SCRIPTED CATALOG

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Wednesday, December 20, 2023

UrbanflixTV content will be available on December 22, 2023 with the launch of a new FAST TV streaming channel airing 24/7 on ITBN.

Key Points: 
  • UrbanflixTV content will be available on December 22, 2023 with the launch of a new FAST TV streaming channel airing 24/7 on ITBN.
  • With ITBN's new UrbanflixTV streaming channel, viewers can access a diverse range of content that reflects the real world with stories that resonate with Black and multicultural audiences.
  • "IN THE BLACK NETWORK is more than just a network, it stands as a vibrant testament to the richness of Black culture and the boundless creativity it inspires," said Samantha Johnstone, Chief Operating Officer of IN THE BLACK NETWORK.
  • "UrbanflixTV and IN THE BLACK NETWORK are a match made in streaming," said Herb Kimble, Founder of UrbanflixTV.

Hearst Media Production Group Acquires the Jack Hanna Library

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Tuesday, December 19, 2023

NEW YORK, Dec. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Hearst Media Production Group (HMPG), a leading producer and distributor of educational/informational programming, has acquired the library of TV series hosted by legendary wildlife ambassador Jack Hanna from Into The Wild, LLC.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, Dec. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Hearst Media Production Group (HMPG), a leading producer and distributor of educational/informational programming, has acquired the library of TV series hosted by legendary wildlife ambassador Jack Hanna from Into The Wild, LLC.
  • In addition to its current ownership of Jack Hanna's Animal Adventures, HMPG has acquired nearly 400 episodes of the series Jack Hanna's Wild Countdown and Jack Hanna's Into the Wild for global distribution.
  • "HMPG is committed to the important work Jack started," said Suzi Hanna, wife of Jack Hanna.
  • In 2021, HMPG launched The Jack Hanna Channel, a FAST channel showcasing hundreds of episodes of Hanna's adventures in the wild.

AccuWeather Launches AccuWeather NOW® on Xfinity X1 and Xfinity Stream

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Monday, December 18, 2023

STATE COLLEGE, Pa., Dec. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- AccuWeather NOW®, the free ad-supported streaming TV (FAST) channel dedicated to all things weather, is now available for Xfinity customers to enjoy on X1 and the Xfinity Stream app. AccuWeather NOW® is integrated directly into the channel guide on both platforms, making it easy for Xfinity customers to discover as they are browsing through their subscribed channels and dozens of other FAST channels for something to watch. 

Key Points: 
  • STATE COLLEGE, Pa., Dec. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- AccuWeather NOW®, the free ad-supported streaming TV (FAST) channel dedicated to all things weather, is now available for Xfinity customers to enjoy on X1 and the Xfinity Stream app.
  • In addition to integration within the channel guide, Xfinity TV customers can quickly access AccuWeather NOW® on X1 by saying "AccuWeather" or "AccuWeather NOW" into their voice remote.
  • On Xfinity Stream, AccuWeather NOW® will be available for all Xfinity customers to enjoy, regardless of whether they subscribe to Xfinity TV.
  • "Xfinity continues to pave the way for television innovation, and we're proud to be a part of Comcast's entertainment evolution," said AccuWeather CEO Steven R. Smith.

Stingray Launches 18 New Channels in the US on Samsung TV Plus

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Friday, November 17, 2023

The new audio channels on Samsung TV Plus cater to a broad spectrum of musical tastes and genres.

Key Points: 
  • The new audio channels on Samsung TV Plus cater to a broad spectrum of musical tastes and genres.
  • Stingray is also launching video channels on Samsung TV Plus.
  • "This collaboration underscores the appeal of high-quality music experiences and significantly broadens our audience to millions of Samsung TV Plus users across the U.S.
  • This partnership with Samsung TV Plus underscores Stingray's commitment to expanding its reach and delivering its top-tier music content to a broader audience.