The TMT Monthly Insight Rundown - S4E38

The TMT Monthly Insight Rundown – S4E38

Stay ahead with exclusive insights and in-depth analysis of the latest trends across the Tech, Media, and Telecom sectors. From groundbreaking innovations to market-shaping disruptions, we bring you the news that matters most to your business and industry.

Media & Entertainment Industry

NYU’s Martin Scorsese Virtual Production Center deploys motion capture tech from Vicon and Lux Machina (Source)

NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts has outfitted its new Martin Scorsese Virtual Production Center with advanced motion capture technology from Vicon and Lux Machina. This facility will support a new Master of Professional Studies degree in Virtual Production, enhancing educational opportunities and innovation in virtual production and VFX.

Warner Bros. Discovery deploys AI-powered captioning solution using Google Cloud AI (Source)

Warner Bros. Discovery has implemented an AI-powered captioning solution using Google Cloud’s Vertex AI platform. This technology significantly reduces captioning time and costs, enhancing efficiency and accuracy for unscripted programming.

Tumblr reports 350% user growth following X’s ban in Brazil (Source)

Following the ban of X (formerly Twitter) in Brazil, Tumblr experienced a 350% increase in user growth. This surge highlights the platform’s potential to capture displaced social media users and expand its community engagement.

YouTube reportedly planning a major revamp of its TV app (Source)

YouTube is planning a significant overhaul of its TV app, introducing new features such as immersive previews and enhanced content organization. This revamp aims to improve user experience and maintain YouTube’s competitive edge in the streaming market.

VIDAA adds Crunchyroll to its platform (Source)

VIDAA, a leading Smart TV operating system, has integrated Crunchyroll, the world’s largest anime library, into its platform. This partnership expands VIDAA’s content offerings and enhances the viewing experience for anime fans globally.

ITV launches ITV Kerching (Source)

ITV has introduced ITV Kerching, a browser extension designed to help online shoppers find discount codes. This initiative leverages technology from Kindred to simplify the process of applying discounts, aiming to save consumers money and enhance their shopping experience.

Amagi enables ABS-CBN to transition to cost-effective and scalable IP-based delivery in APAC (Source)

Amagi has successfully implemented an IP-based delivery solution for ABS-CBN’s pay-TV channels across the APAC region. This transition from satellite to IP delivery offers enhanced reliability, scalability, and significant cost savings.

Pluto TV expands FAST news channel line-up (Source)

Pluto TV has expanded its FAST news channel offerings with new channels from CBC/Radio-Canada, CNN, and Reuters. This expansion aims to provide comprehensive global and local news coverage to viewers across multiple international markets.

Accedo delivers streaming services for Talking Pictures TV (Source)

Accedo has partnered with Talking Pictures TV to deliver streaming services using its SaaS platform, Accedo One. This collaboration will enhance user experiences across various devices, supporting the channel’s growth and market distribution.

Synapse TV platform joins IAB Europe’s TCF (Source)

Synapse TV has joined IAB Europe’s Transparency and Consent Framework (TCF) as a Consent Management Platform. This compliance ensures that viewers’ privacy preferences are maintained while enhancing programmatic opportunities for free-to-air TV platforms.

Meta Announces ICONOMI: Revolutionizing Crypto Investing with Innovative Solutions (Source)

Meta has introduced ICONOMI, a platform designed to bridge traditional and crypto investing. ICONOMI offers a variety of managed crypto strategies, such as the Blockchain Index (BLX) and BEX, tailored for different risk tolerances. This platform aims to make crypto investing more accessible and less intimidating for traditional investors, particularly Millennials and Gen X.

Telestream launches its fastest Vantage Lightspeed server yet (Source)

Telestream has unveiled the VLS-300, the latest model in its Vantage Lightspeed server series, boasting a 30% performance boost over its predecessor. Equipped with dual NVIDIA A4000 GPUs, the VLS-300 is designed for high-volume transcoding and media processing, offering unparalleled speed and efficiency.

Gracenote launches Watch Prompts (Source)

Gracenote has introduced Watch Prompts, a new dataset that provides video platforms with interesting facts about TV programs and movies to influence viewer decisions. This AI-driven solution aims to enhance content discovery and viewer engagement by offering critical facts, talent spotlights, and content comparisons.

Deltatre launches packages for D3 Volt OTT platform (Source)

Deltatre has launched three new packages—Core, Professional, and Enterprise—for its D3 Volt OTT platform. These packages make Deltatre’s advanced streaming technology accessible to a wider range of customers, from small streamers to large broadcasters, offering scalable solutions for content delivery and monetization.

Yoigo adds Max and Amazon Prime Video to TV offer (Source)

Yoigo has expanded its TV offering by adding Max and Amazon Prime Video to its service. This move aims to enhance its competitive edge in the streaming market by providing customers with more content options at a discounted rate when bundled with its fiber and mobile packages.

Warner Bros. Pictures and Trailer Park Group welcome Beetlejuice Beetlejuice fans to the afterlife with next-gen immersive app (Source)

In anticipation of the Beetlejuice Beetlejuice sequel, Warner Bros. Pictures and Trailer Park Group have launched an interactive app called “Welcome To The Afterlife Generator.” This app allows fans to immerse themselves in the film’s world by transforming their selfies into characters from the movie, enhancing engagement and excitement for the upcoming release.

VideoElephant uses short-form roots for FAST expansion, launches third channel on TCLTV (Source)

VideoElephant has launched its third free ad-supported streaming TV (FAST) channel, Real Crime Uncovered, on TCLtv+. This expansion leverages VideoElephant’s expertise in online video content licensing to provide engaging, short-form content to a broader audience.

MediaKind to unveil AI-assisted solution for live on-demand streaming at IBC 2024 (Source)

MediaKind will introduce an AI-assisted solution for live and on-demand streaming at IBC 2024. This new approach aims to enhance operational efficiency by automating routine tasks, making it easier for broadcasters and content owners to deliver high-quality video services.

Play adds Ukrainian video service Megogo (Source)

Play, a leading telecommunications provider, has expanded its content offerings by adding the Ukrainian video service Megogo. This integration provides Play’s customers with access to a vast library of films, series, and exclusive sports content, enhancing the platform’s appeal and diversifying its entertainment options.

Synamedia upturns economics of building on-screen applications (Source)

Synamedia has launched Senza, a cloud-based platform that significantly reduces the cost of onboarding TV applications by up to 90%. Senza eliminates traditional technology barriers, enabling broadcasters and streamers to deliver more engaging viewing experiences both in-home and out-of-home. This innovation is set to transform the TV ecosystem by leveraging AI-enhanced content and advanced graphics.

TVU Networks unveils SaaS platform for cloud, on-prem hybrid media workflow visibility (Source)

TVU Networks has introduced a SaaS platform that offers unprecedented visibility and operational control across cloud, on-premise, and hybrid media environments. Featuring the world’s first fully integrated virtual Network Operation Center (NOC), this platform provides broadcasters with real-time insights into their entire media pipeline, enhancing workflow reliability and efficiency.

Pluto TV Spain debuts FIFA channel (Source)

Pluto TV has launched the FIFA+ channel in Spain, offering 24/7 free football content, including documentaries, original series, and historic match replays. This addition aims to attract football fans by providing extensive coverage of the sport without the need for a subscription, enhancing Pluto TV’s appeal as a free streaming service.

Telecommunications Industry

O2 Business offers new all-in device-as-a-service package to firms (Source)

O2 Business has introduced an all-in Device-as-a-Service (DaaS) package, combining device costs and in-life services into a single monthly fee. This service includes pre-configured devices, rapid replacement for lost or damaged units, and environmentally friendly recycling options. The package aims to enhance productivity and reduce IT burdens for businesses.

Consumer Cellular announces new IRIS Ally medical alert device (Source)

Consumer Cellular has launched the IRIS Ally, an affordable medical alert device offering 24/7 support. Priced at $89 with a $25 monthly service fee, it includes features like fall detection and waterproof design, providing peace of mind for users and their families.

Vodafone Ukraine expands GPON network coverage (Source)

Vodafone Ukraine has significantly expanded its GPON network, now covering over 1 million apartments. This technology ensures stable internet access even during power outages, enhancing connectivity for residents across 16 cities.

Vodafone Spain debuts latest DAZN plans (Source)

Vodafone Spain has integrated new DAZN plans, offering access to sports content including La Liga, Formula 1, and MotoGP. These plans are available without commitment and can be bundled with Vodafone’s Fiber + Mobile services.

Vodafone Italia introduces Sempre Connessi landline backup service (Source)

Vodafone Italia has launched the Sempre Connessi service, providing a backup internet connection via a mobile app for landline customers. This service ensures continuous connectivity during fixed-line outages, enhancing reliability for business operations.

Orange tops Spain fixed network performance ranking (Source)

Orange has been ranked as the top fixed network provider in Spain, demonstrating superior performance in terms of speed and reliability. This recognition underscores Orange’s commitment to delivering high-quality internet services.

Play launches renewable monthly prepaid pack (Source)

Play has introduced a new renewable monthly prepaid pack, offering extensive data and unlimited calls and texts. This package is designed to meet the growing demand for flexible and cost-effective mobile services.

Fastweb expands electricity offer to B2B market (Source)

Fastweb has entered the business electricity market with Fastweb Energia Business, offering flexible, renewable energy solutions tailored for small and medium-sized enterprises. This move aligns with Fastweb’s strategy to diversify its service offerings and support sustainable business practices.

Vivacom opens its first photovoltaic power plant in Bulgaria (Source)

Vivacom has inaugurated a 3 MW solar power plant near Stara Zagora, Bulgaria. This plant, part of Vivacom’s sustainability strategy, will provide green energy and reduce carbon emissions, supporting the company’s goal to source all energy from renewables by 2027.

Virgin Mobile Poland launches new prepaid pack aimed at Ukrainians (Source)

Virgin Mobile Poland has introduced a new prepaid pack specifically designed for Ukrainian customers. This initiative aims to provide affordable and accessible mobile services to support the Ukrainian community in Poland.

WeDoTV joins O2 Telefónica’s TV platform in Germany (Source)

WeDoTV has partnered with O2 Telefónica to integrate its three FAST channels—WeDoTV Movies, WeDoTV Big Stories, and WeDoTV Sports—into the new O2 TV platform in Germany. This collaboration aims to enhance the platform’s content offering with a variety of movies, documentaries, and sports coverage, leveraging The Channel Store’s expertise in managing content negotiations and monetization.

Mobileum launches Roaming DNA deep packet inspection tool (Source)

Mobileum has introduced Roaming DNA, a Deep Packet Inspection (DPI) powered solution that provides comprehensive network and customer analytics for Communications Service Providers (CSPs). This tool aims to improve the quality of roaming services by offering granular insights into network performance and customer experience, enabling better decision-making and troubleshooting.

Orange Spain launches second home 5G FWA service for EUR 3 a day (Source)

Orange Spain has rolled out a new 5G Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) service for second homes, priced at EUR 3 per day. This service is designed to provide high-speed internet access to secondary residences, enhancing connectivity options for customers who spend time in multiple locations.

Orange Spain revamps prepay range with added data and Netflix access (Source)

Orange Spain has updated its prepay plans to include more data and access to Netflix. The new offerings are part of Orange’s strategy to provide comprehensive entertainment options and cater to the increasing demand for streaming services among its customers.

Netcracker launches broadband experience solutions to accelerate growth and innovation for cable MSOs (Source)

Netcracker has unveiled a suite of Broadband Experience Solutions aimed at helping cable Multiple System Operators (MSOs) expand into new markets and enhance customer experiences. These pre-packaged, cloud-native solutions are designed to support the rapid deployment of advanced fiber and mobile connectivity, leveraging AI and digital technologies to drive growth and innovation.

Lifecell expands retail chain (Source)

Lifecell has announced the expansion of its retail chain, increasing its presence across various regions. This move is part of Lifecell’s strategy to enhance customer accessibility and support its growing product portfolio in the regenerative medicine and medical aesthetics markets.

Open Fiber activates 10 Gbps FTTH in 10 Isernia localities (Source)

Open Fiber has activated 10 Gbps Fiber-to-the-Home (FTTH) connections in 10 localities within Isernia, Italy. This deployment is part of Open Fiber’s ongoing efforts to expand ultra-fast broadband infrastructure across the country, providing high-speed internet access to underserved areas.

Play starts selling Honor Magic V3 5G smartphone, offers bonus Honor Pad tablet (Source)

Polish operator Play has begun selling the Honor Magic V3 5G smartphone, bundled with a bonus Honor Pad tablet. This promotion is available under a 24-month installment plan, targeting customers looking for high-end mobile devices with added value.

Viva launches new NB-IoT tariff (Source)

Viva has introduced a new Narrow Band-IoT (NB-IoT) tariff plan, designed to support the connectivity needs of various IoT applications. This plan offers 500 MB of data for a monthly fee, catering to industries such as environmental monitoring, smart cities, and agriculture.

Somos and SiMetric announce strategic partnership to strengthen IoT connectivity and enhance identity management and fraud prevention solutions (Source)

Somos and SiMetric have formed a strategic partnership to enhance IoT connectivity and improve identity management and fraud prevention solutions. This collaboration aims to provide comprehensive security and management capabilities for IoT devices, addressing the growing need for robust cybersecurity measures in the IoT ecosystem.

Thought Leadership – Month In Review

In today’s fast-paced TMT landscape, strategy is key to staying competitive. This week, we dive into practical insights for business leaders, with proven tactics to master B2B lead generation and drive growth for startups and scale-ups. We also explore effective pricing strategies to maximize profitability in tech startups, ensuring your business remains agile and poised for success in a dynamic market.