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Verimatrix Releases Counterspy as a New Anti-Piracy Solution with First-Ever Defensive Capabilities

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Monday, March 18, 2024

Verimatrix, (Euronext Paris: VMX), the leader in powering the modern connected world with people-centered security, today announced general availability of its new Verimatrix Counterspy anti-piracy solution -- the most advanced anti-piracy technology seen in the past decade.

Key Points: 
  • Counterspy goes beyond traditional methods to ensure top-tier security for media app subscribers, safeguarding content across various devices.
  • With Counterspy, each app instance is authenticated and tied to a specific subscriber, ensuring transparency and control over access.
  • Counterspy is part of the Verimatrix Streamkeeper suite of security solutions and can be flexibly deployed alongside other Verimatrix technologies, including Multi-DRM and Watermarking.
  • Presenters include Lee Kent from beIN, Klaus Schenk, SVP Security and Threat Research at Verimatrix, and Maria Malinkowitsch, VP Video Protection Business at Verimatrix.

BYB Extreme Bare Knuckle Fighting Series Enters Exclusive Partnership with Eventbrite, Streamlining Online Ticketing Services for its Growing Global Fan Base

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Wednesday, September 27, 2023

MIAMI, Sept. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- BYB Extreme Bare Knuckle Fighting Series has announced its exclusive partnership with Eventbrite , a global ticketing and event technology platform.

Key Points: 
  • MIAMI, Sept. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- BYB Extreme Bare Knuckle Fighting Series has announced its exclusive partnership with Eventbrite , a global ticketing and event technology platform.
  • Fans can now enjoy a more streamlined online ticketing service to view current and upcoming BYB Extreme events and purchase tickets.
  • From its onset, BYB Extreme has created its own stars, rather than relying on stars from other disciplines without long-term interest in bare knuckle fighting.
  • Having a trusted ticketing partner in place allows us to bring bare knuckle fighting to a new generation of fans globally.

Google Cloud Opens New Cloud Region in Doha

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Monday, May 22, 2023

This new cloud region is the latest significant investment made by Google Cloud in Qatar, following the recent opening of a country office and virtual center of excellence (CoE) in Msheireb.

Key Points: 
  • This new cloud region is the latest significant investment made by Google Cloud in Qatar, following the recent opening of a country office and virtual center of excellence (CoE) in Msheireb.
  • MCIT and the Qatari government have helped enable the growth of cloud across the government through the adoption of cloud policies, which facilitated Google Cloud's market entry.
  • Ahmad Al Sayed, Minister of State and Chairman of Qatar Free Zones Authority (QFZ) said: "The launch of the new Google Cloud region in Qatar marks a significant milestone in our growing partnership with Google Cloud that started in 2020 with an agreement to establish Google Cloud's region in Doha.
  • QFZ and Google Cloud's strategic collaboration agreement to enable in-country Google Cloud presence was announced in early 2020.

Estrella Media Announces the Formation of Its EMAS Commercial Sales Team

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Thursday, April 13, 2023

Estrella Media, a leading U.S. Spanish-language multiplatform media company, has announced the formation of its EMAS (Estrella Media Advertising Solutions) integrated commercial sales team.

Key Points: 
  • Estrella Media, a leading U.S. Spanish-language multiplatform media company, has announced the formation of its EMAS (Estrella Media Advertising Solutions) integrated commercial sales team.
  • The EMAS team will represent a suite of leading media networks in the U.S. marketplace for broadcast (TV and radio) and digital advertising opportunities.
  • Companies represented are Estrella Media, beIN SPORTS, and Hemisphere Media.
  • Together, the audience reach of the EMAS portfolio is approximately 21.5 million people in the U.S.
    “This is a big announcement.

Synamedia brings its winning lineup of cloud, streaming and distribution technologies to NAB 2023

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Thursday, April 6, 2023

LAS VEGAS, April 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- NAB Booth W3927 -- Leading video software provider Synamedia has announced its NAB Show line-up of innovative technologies that enable the distribution and delivery of high-quality streaming content across the spectrum of sports, from local clubs to global events.

Key Points: 
  • LAS VEGAS, April 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- NAB Booth W3927 -- Leading video software provider Synamedia has announced its NAB Show line-up of innovative technologies that enable the distribution and delivery of high-quality streaming content across the spectrum of sports, from local clubs to global events.
  • For OTT and pay-TV providers that need to scale services to millions of viewers, Synamedia is highlighting the many ways it can overcome this challenge.
  • At the show, Synamedia is unveiling Quortex Link for one-click video distribution to dramatically reduce the time and investment needed to establish a video distribution link.
  • Press and analysts interested in meeting with Synamedia at NAB should reach out to [email protected] to schedule an interview.

Snap Inc. Announces Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2022 Financial Results

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Tuesday, January 31, 2023

In the third quarter of 2022, we initiated a strategic reprioritization plan, which included a reduction of our global employee headcount by approximately 20%.

Key Points: 
  • In the third quarter of 2022, we initiated a strategic reprioritization plan, which included a reduction of our global employee headcount by approximately 20%.
  • Snap Inc. will host a conference call to discuss the results at 2:30 p.m. Pacific / 5:30 p.m. Eastern today.
  • We calculate average Monthly Active Users for a particular quarter by calculating the average of the MAUs as of each calendar month-end in that quarter.
  • Note: For adjustments and additional information regarding the non-GAAP financial measures and other items discussed, please see “Non-GAAP Financial Measures,” “Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Financial Measures,” and “Supplemental Financial Information and Business Metrics.”

SLING TV Launches Freestream - Access Live and On- Demand TV for Free; Platform Pioneers Unparalleled Flexibility Between Paid and FAST TV

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Thursday, February 9, 2023

ENGLEWOOD, Colo., Feb. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- SLING TV today launched its free advertising-supported streaming television service (FAST) - Sling Freestream.

Key Points: 
  • ENGLEWOOD, Colo., Feb. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- SLING TV today launched its free advertising-supported streaming television service (FAST) - Sling Freestream.
  • "Sling Freestream is a great new service that helps meet consumers' evolving needs," said Gary Schanman, group president, SLING TV.
  • Sling Freestream will grow its free content catalog over the next few months and continue to enhance the user experience.
  • Future Sling Freestream features include universal search functionality, enhanced channel surfing, updated guide filters, autoplay capabilities and more.