Media Technology Monitor (MTM)

KERV Interactive Appoints Marika Roque Chief Innovation Officer

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Wednesday, January 18, 2023

KERV Interactive (KERV), the leading AI-powered digital advertising platform, today announced the appointment of Marika Roque as Chief Innovation Officer.

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  • KERV Interactive (KERV), the leading AI-powered digital advertising platform, today announced the appointment of Marika Roque as Chief Innovation Officer.
  • Roque continues to serve as KERV’s Chief Operating Officer in addition to her new position.
  • “KERV would simply not be where we are today without Marika’s leadership, intellect and over 15 years of industry expertise,” said Gary Mittman, CEO of KERV.
  • As Chief Innovation Officer, Roque will be responsible for developing and implementing new technologies and processes for KERV as well as fostering a culture of innovation within the organization.

Fraunhofer IIS licenses xHE-AAC audio codec software to Audible

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Thursday, January 5, 2023

Fraunhofer IIS, primary developer of the xHE-AAC audio codec, is pleased to announce the licensing of its xHE-AAC software implementations to Audible, Inc.

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  • Fraunhofer IIS, primary developer of the xHE-AAC audio codec, is pleased to announce the licensing of its xHE-AAC software implementations to Audible, Inc.
    Audible is a leading creator and provider of premium audio storytelling, enriching the lives of millions of listeners every day.
  • With its large selection of audiobooks, podcasts, and other forms of spoken-word content, Audible is an ideal user of the xHE-AAC audio codec.
  • xHE-AAC enables consumers to enjoy uninterrupted streaming with all types of content – such as movies, music, audiobooks, and podcasts.
  • Demonstrations of xHE-AAC streaming will be available at Fraunhofer’s CES booth at the Las Vegas Convention Center (LVCC, Central Hall, booth #15915).

Six in Seven Consumers Desire Simplicity in Entertainment Experiences, Accenture Report Finds

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Wednesday, December 21, 2022

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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20221221005097/en/
    Six in seven consumers globally (86%) want an all-in-one platform to simplify their entertainment experiences with video streaming, fantasy sports, social media, ecommerce and more, according to “Reinvent for growth,” a new report from Accenture.
  • (Graphic: Business Wire)
    As part of its second annual global entertainment study, Accenture surveyed 6,000 consumers to understand their preferences and behaviors regarding their online entertainment experiences.
  • Four in 10 respondents (41%) said they would pay for an all-in-one platform for their entertainment services.
  • Accenture conducted research to gain an understanding of consumers’ preferences, beliefs and behaviors on their online entertainment experiences.

LC3plus Certified for the Hi-Res Audio Wireless Logo

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Wednesday, November 9, 2022

Only devices that rely on suitable codecs ensuring the exact transport of audio meet the demanding standards of the High-Resolution Audio Wireless logo.

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  • Only devices that rely on suitable codecs ensuring the exact transport of audio meet the demanding standards of the High-Resolution Audio Wireless logo.
  • We are happy that LC3plus is certified for the Hi-Res Audio Wireless logo by the Japanese Audio Society, says Manfred Lutzky, Head of Audio for Communications at Fraunhofer IIS.
  • True Wireless stereo headphones, which can now receive the Hi-Res Audio Wireless logo, are perfectly adapted for use in Blue-tooth LE Audio thanks to the low bit rates of LC3plus.
  • Fraunhofer IIS is proud to announce that the LC3plus codec has received the highly valued Hi-Res Audio Wireless certification issued by the Japanese Audio Society.

Ericsson Executive Joins MEF Technology Advisory Board

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Wednesday, November 2, 2022

LOS ANGELES, Nov. 02, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- MEF , a global industry association of network, cloud, and technology providers accelerating enterprise digital transformation, today announced the appointment of Mattias Rimbark, Vice President, Head of Architecture and Portfolio, Ericsson, to its Technology Advisory Board (TAB), a distinguished group of industry luminaries from leading global companies bringing important technology perspectives to the strategic work of MEF.

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  • LOS ANGELES, Nov. 02, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- MEF , a global industry association of network, cloud, and technology providers accelerating enterprise digital transformation, today announced the appointment of Mattias Rimbark, Vice President, Head of Architecture and Portfolio, Ericsson, to its Technology Advisory Board (TAB), a distinguished group of industry luminaries from leading global companies bringing important technology perspectives to the strategic work of MEF.
  • We look forward to leveraging his expertise in 5G to hone MEFs strategy to drive enterprise digital transformation and industry automation, said Pascal Menezes, Chief Technology Officer, MEF.
  • I look forward to collaborating with MEF, its board of directors, and fellow TAB members to accelerate enterprise digital transformation and drive adoption of key MEF initiatives.
  • MEF delivers service standards, LSO frameworks and APIs, and training and certification programs for services, technologies, APIs, and professionals.

IFS appoints John Walsh as non-executive Board director

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Tuesday, October 4, 2022

LONDON, Oct. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- IFS, the global cloud enterprise applications provider, announces that John Walsh has joined its Board as a non-executive director. Following consecutive years of double-digit growth, the appointment of Walsh indicates IFS's focus on accelerating its growth plans. As a seasoned technology executive focused on creating value for customers, Walsh will bring to IFS expertise acquired over years of working with some of the world's leading and most innovative companies.

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  • LONDON, Oct. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- IFS, the global cloud enterprise applications provider, announces that John Walsh has joined its Board as a non-executive director.
  • Following consecutive years of double-digit growth, the appointment of Walsh indicates IFS's focus on accelerating its growth plans.
  • As a seasoned technology executive focused on creating value for customers, Walsh will bring to IFS expertise acquired over years of working with some of the world's leading and most innovative companies.
  • John Walsh is currently Accenture's chief strategic accounts and global sales officer, where he is responsible for creating value and driving sales growth for the company.

IFS appoints John Walsh as non-executive Board director

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Tuesday, October 4, 2022

LONDON, Oct. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- IFS, the global cloud enterprise applications provider, announces that John Walsh has joined its Board as a non-executive director. Following consecutive years of double-digit growth, the appointment of Walsh indicates IFS's focus on accelerating its growth plans. As a seasoned technology executive focused on creating value for customers, Walsh will bring to IFS expertise acquired over years of working with some of the world's leading and most innovative companies.

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  • LONDON, Oct. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- IFS, the global cloud enterprise applications provider, announces that John Walsh has joined its Board as a non-executive director.
  • Following consecutive years of double-digit growth, the appointment of Walsh indicates IFS's focus on accelerating its growth plans.
  • As a seasoned technology executive focused on creating value for customers, Walsh will bring to IFS expertise acquired over years of working with some of the world's leading and most innovative companies.
  • John Walsh is currently Accenture's chief strategic accounts and global sales officer, where he is responsible for creating value and driving sales growth for the company.

Capgemini and Unity Announce a Global Alliance Partnership to Help Organizations Leverage the Business Value of Immersive and Metaverse Experiences

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Wednesday, August 3, 2022

We are thrilled to partner with Unity, one of the major engines of the metaverse, to enable our clients to realize its real business value.

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  • We are thrilled to partner with Unity, one of the major engines of the metaverse, to enable our clients to realize its real business value.
  • Unity, a global leader in real-time 3D and immersive experiences, will enhance Capgeminis capabilities from customer and employee experience (CX/EX) strategy and design to front-end development and integration.
  • The Lab aims at shaping industry-specific metaverse strategies and will develop disruptive actionable solutions and platforms with its partners including Unity.
  • Capgemini is a global leader in partnering with companies to transform and manage their business by harnessing the power of technology.

Zilliant Appoints Pascal Yammine as Chief Executive Officer

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Monday, August 1, 2022

Zilliant (or the Company), the industry leader in end-to-end pricing and revenue operations and intelligence software, today announced the appointment of Pascal Yammine as Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately.

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  • Zilliant (or the Company), the industry leader in end-to-end pricing and revenue operations and intelligence software, today announced the appointment of Pascal Yammine as Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately.
  • He is joining Zilliant following its recent acquisition by funds affiliated with Madison Dearborn Partners, LLC (MDP).
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220801005015/en/
    Zilliant Appoints Pascal Yammine as Chief Executive Officer (Photo: Business Wire)
    In his most recent role at Salesforce, Yammine led the Revenue Cloud business unit where he successfully transformed the division into a market-leading configure-price-quote (CPQ), billing and subscription management software platform, and scaled it to one of the fastest-growing businesses to become the next major Cloud at Salesforce.
  • Yammine succeeds Greg Peters as Chief Executive Officer and will also join the Companys Board of Directors.

Meta announces Inuktitut as official language on Facebook desktop

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Friday, July 8, 2022

IQALUIT, NU, July 8, 2022 /CNW/ - Today, Meta is proud to announce Inuktitut is available as a language setting on Facebook desktop.

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  • IQALUIT, NU, July 8, 2022 /CNW/ - Today, Meta is proud to announce Inuktitut is available as a language setting on Facebook desktop.
  • Recognizing Inuktitut as an official language on Facebook, equal to English and French, reinforces the legitimacy of our language," said Aluki Kotierk, President, Nunavut Tunngavik Incorporated.
  • Facebook users can switch their language settings on desktop by following the steps outlined in the link: https://www.facebook.com/help/327850733950290/
    Meta hopes by introducing Inuktitut as an official language on Facebook desktop, the settings will support unilingual Inuktitut speakers to create community online, while fostering greater adoption of the language amongst younger generations of Inuit.
  • Meta is grateful to NTI for leading this initiative to add Inuktitut as an official language on Facebook desktop and give Inuit the ability to connect in their own language on our platform.