DataBee, from Comcast Technology Solutions, introduces a gen AI powered chatbot to tackle the challenge of finding and validating asset owners
PHILADELPHIA, July 30, 2024 — DataBee™, from Comcast Technology Solutions (CTS), today announced a new generative AI-based chatbot called BeeKeeper AI™, which automatically finds and validates asset owners, closing security and compliance gaps caused by unknown or orphaned assets. Powered by Comcast’s patent-pending entity resolution technology, BeeKeeper AI is now part of DataBee for Security Hygiene, which works on top of the DataBee Hive™ security, risk and compliance data fabric platform to improve security hygiene through automated asset and owner discovery.
BeeKeeper AI uses gen AI to validate asset ownership via automated chat. DataBee for Security Hygiene makes predictions about asset ownership by analyzing who might own the asset and how the asset is engaged. Then BeeKeeper AI automatically reaches out to predicted users to verify asset information and ownership using the organization’s chat client. Unknown or orphaned assets or devices can have significant security vulnerabilities and compliance gaps, so matching up users with devices is critical to closing those gaps and to an organization’s overall security and asset hygiene.
“BeeKeeper AI is an excellent example of the responsible use of generative AI for cybersecurity,” said Scott Miserendino, Vice President of Advanced Cybersecurity Solutions, DataBee. “Because it’s working from a dataset that’s been cleaned and optimized by DataBee within a contained environment, BeeKeeper AI is powered by high quality, complete data and there are proper guardrails around its use and output. We’re looking forward to extending this gen AI chatbot capability to other security challenges over time.”
BeeKeeper AI uses a large language model (LLM) to support chat conversations with potential asset owners, engaging them via Microsoft Teams to ask the question, ‘are you the owner of this device?’. Depending on the answer, BeeKeeper AI can continue its quest—even handling odd-ball responses—until it finds and validates the asset owner. No manual effort is involved in any of this process.
“BeeKeeper AI gives valuable time back to IT, operations, security and compliance teams -- time that would otherwise be spent trying to locate and validate owners of unclaimed devices,” added Nicole Bucala, Vice President and General Manager of DataBee. “Our customers can keep these valuable people resources focused on what matters most and let BeeKeeper AI do the laborious work required to connect the dots between unclaimed assets and their proper owners.”
BeeKeeper AI is available for Private Preview with Microsoft Teams starting the first week of August 2024 and is estimated to be generally available as part of the DataBee Hive suite of offerings in September.
You can learn more about DataBee and all of its products and solutions at the Black Hat USA 2024 conference on August 7 and 8 in booth #4540, or request a meeting with one of our experts during the show.
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About Comcast Technology Solutions
Comcast Technology Solutions, a division of one of the world’s leading media and technology companies, brings Comcast Corporation’s proven technologies to an evolving list of industries worldwide. We believe in continuous innovation, always looking for new and better ways to connect with our customers, as well as aggregate, distribute, and secure our own content, advertising, and data. We invest in and test these solutions, so you don’t have to — freeing you up to focus on accelerating your business, not your tech stack. Through our portfolio of solutions, we bring these innovations to the global marketplace, enabling our partners to think big, go beyond, and lead the way in media, technology, and cybersecurity. For more information, visit https://www.comcasttechnologysolutions.com or databee.buzz.
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August 01, 2024
NightDragon and Comcast Technology Solutions Launch Joint Initiative to Propel Future Cybersecurity Innovations
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. – August 1, 2024 -- NightDragon, an investment and advisory firm focused on the cybersecurity, safety, security, and privacy industry, today announced a new strategic partnership with Comcast Technology Solutions to help advance innovative cybersecurity technologies through increased go-to-market support and opportunities and access to expanded combined networks of industry leaders. As part of the new partnership, NightDragon will work closely with the teams from Comcast Technology Solutions, Comcast Ventures and DataBee™, the premier security, risk, and compliance data fabric platform in the Comcast Technology Solutions portfolio.
Comcast Technology Solutions is a technology and infrastructure leader that enables partners by delivering proven technologies for global video, media, communications, data applications, and cybersecurity and compliance. Under this partnership, Comcast Technology Solutions will expose NightDragon to innovative companies and technologies that may be relevant for investment, go-to-market or partnership opportunities. Additionally, the company will evaluate opportunities to purchase technology from NightDragon portfolio companies or make capital investments through its Comcast Ventures arm.
“This new partnership brings together a powerful combination of leaders at the forefront of cybersecurity protections for critical infrastructure and driving innovation in the marketplace. We look forward to working together with Comcast Technology Solutions, Comcast Ventures, and DataBee to advance cybersecurity innovation in the marketplace and make a difference together in securing our world for tomorrow,” said Dave DeWalt, CEO and Founder, NightDragon.
Comcast Technology Solutions and Comcast Ventures will benefit from early access and exposure to the latest innovations within the NightDragon portfolio, including leading cybersecurity, safety, security, and privacy technologies. Synergies identified between Comcast Technology Solutions and NightDragon portfolio companies will allow each party a fresh look at protecting critical infrastructure and driving innovation in the marketplace.
“Innovation and investments in technology, infrastructure and cybersecurity are top priorities at Comcast Technology Solutions, as we’ve evidenced most recently with the creation of the DataBee business and security data fabric platform. Partnering with NightDragon and its portfolio companies offers us a valuable opportunity to get a first view into cutting-edge technologies that can best serve our customers and secure critical infrastructure,” said Ken Klaer, President, Comcast Technology Solutions, and Executive Vice President, Comcast Cable.
Additionally, DataBee, from Comcast Technology Solutions, will benefit from access to NightDragon’s NightScale platform, which helps accelerate growth for leading innovators through access to proprietary playbooks, people, partnerships and programs, and the firm’s Advisory Council of 100+ top cybersecurity and technology leaders. DataBee is a security, risk, and compliance data fabric platform that helps drive smarter decisions with analysis-ready datasets and an evidence-centric approach to security data.
Amy De Salvatore, Partner, NightDragon said, “Comcast is a strong innovator, and this is a unique partnership in that they are a telecom provider, which is different from other strategic partnerships that fall under our NightScale platform and provide value to our portfolio companies. This partnership will be a powerful way for both of our companies to place greater focus and energy on innovation, as well as advance critical technologies like DataBee, which is revolutionizing how we manage and secure data.”
This partnership expands NightDragon's capabilities under its ND Go-to-Market business unit, a dedicated set of playbooks, programs, and partnerships in its proprietary NightScale platform to help accelerate its portfolio's go-to-market capabilities. Comcast Technology Solutions’ leading services and advisory capabilities will complement existing go-to-market partnerships under the NightScale platform, including TD-SYNNEX, Arrow Electronics, World Wide Technologies, Jones Group International, SiteGround, Stratascale, and others.
To learn more about the NightDragon NightScale platform, visit our website.
About NightDragon
NightDragon is an investment and advisory rm focused on growth and late-stage investments within the cybersecurity, safety, security and privacy industries. Its platform and vast industry network provide unparalleled threat insights, deal ow, market leverage and operating expertise to drive portfolio company growth and increase shareholder value. Founded by Dave DeWalt, the NightDragon team has more than 25 years of operational and market expertise leading technology companies such as Documentum, EMC, Siebel Systems (Oracle), McAfee, Mandiant, Avast and FireEye. Read more about NightDragon at www.nightdragon.com.
About Comcast Technology Solutions
Comcast Technology Solutions, a division of one of the world’s leading media and technology companies, brings Comcast Corporation’s proven technologies to an evolving list of industries worldwide. We believe in continuous innovation, always looking for new and better ways to connect with our customers, as well as aggregate, distribute, and secure our own content, advertising, and data. We invest in and test these solutions, so you don’t have to — freeing you up to focus on accelerating your business, not your tech stack. Through our portfolio of solutions, we bring these innovations to the global marketplace, enabling our partners to think big, go beyond, and lead the way in media, technology, and cybersecurity. For more information, visit Comcast Technology Solutions and DataBee.
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July 30, 2024
DataBee, from Comcast Technology Solutions, introduces a gen AI powered chatbot to tackle the challenge of finding and validating asset owners
PHILADELPHIA, July 30, 2024 — DataBee™, from Comcast Technology Solutions (CTS), today announced a new generative AI-based chatbot called BeeKeeper AI™, which automatically finds and validates asset owners, closing security and compliance gaps caused by unknown or orphaned assets. Powered by Comcast’s patent-pending entity resolution technology, BeeKeeper AI is now part of DataBee for Security Hygiene, which works on top of the DataBee Hive™ security, risk and compliance data fabric platform to improve security hygiene through automated asset and owner discovery.
BeeKeeper AI uses gen AI to validate asset ownership via automated chat. DataBee for Security Hygiene makes predictions about asset ownership by analyzing who might own the asset and how the asset is engaged. Then BeeKeeper AI automatically reaches out to predicted users to verify asset information and ownership using the organization’s chat client. Unknown or orphaned assets or devices can have significant security vulnerabilities and compliance gaps, so matching up users with devices is critical to closing those gaps and to an organization’s overall security and asset hygiene.
“BeeKeeper AI is an excellent example of the responsible use of generative AI for cybersecurity,” said Scott Miserendino, Vice President of Advanced Cybersecurity Solutions, DataBee. “Because it’s working from a dataset that’s been cleaned and optimized by DataBee within a contained environment, BeeKeeper AI is powered by high quality, complete data and there are proper guardrails around its use and output. We’re looking forward to extending this gen AI chatbot capability to other security challenges over time.”
BeeKeeper AI uses a large language model (LLM) to support chat conversations with potential asset owners, engaging them via Microsoft Teams to ask the question, ‘are you the owner of this device?’. Depending on the answer, BeeKeeper AI can continue its quest—even handling odd-ball responses—until it finds and validates the asset owner. No manual effort is involved in any of this process.
“BeeKeeper AI gives valuable time back to IT, operations, security and compliance teams -- time that would otherwise be spent trying to locate and validate owners of unclaimed devices,” added Nicole Bucala, Vice President and General Manager of DataBee. “Our customers can keep these valuable people resources focused on what matters most and let BeeKeeper AI do the laborious work required to connect the dots between unclaimed assets and their proper owners.”
BeeKeeper AI is available for Private Preview with Microsoft Teams starting the first week of August 2024 and is estimated to be generally available as part of the DataBee Hive suite of offerings in September.
You can learn more about DataBee and all of its products and solutions at the Black Hat USA 2024 conference on August 7 and 8 in booth #4540, or request a meeting with one of our experts during the show.
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About Comcast Technology Solutions
Comcast Technology Solutions, a division of one of the world’s leading media and technology companies, brings Comcast Corporation’s proven technologies to an evolving list of industries worldwide. We believe in continuous innovation, always looking for new and better ways to connect with our customers, as well as aggregate, distribute, and secure our own content, advertising, and data. We invest in and test these solutions, so you don’t have to — freeing you up to focus on accelerating your business, not your tech stack. Through our portfolio of solutions, we bring these innovations to the global marketplace, enabling our partners to think big, go beyond, and lead the way in media, technology, and cybersecurity. For more information, visit https://www.comcasttechnologysolutions.com or databee.buzz.
Media Contacts
Mary Cosmides
Mary_cosmides@comcast.com
+1 (267) 207-5279
July 24, 2024
NBC Sports selects Comcast Technology Solutions for its production of 2024 Olympic & Paralympic Games in Paris
NBC Sports has selected Comcast Technology Solutions (CTS) to provide multiscreen video management and delivery for its production of the 2024 Paris Olympics and Paralympics, July 24-August 11, and, August 28-September 8, respectively.
NBCUniversal’s coverage of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 will feature multi-platform offerings across NBC, Peacock, USA Network, E!, CNBC, GOLF Channel, Spanish-language networks Telemundo and Universo, and NBCOlympics.com and the NBC Sports app.
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August 05, 2024
From Data Chaos to Cohesion: How OCSF is Optimizing Cyber Threat Detection
With the release of version 1.3.0, the Open Cybersecurity Schema Framework (OCSF) introduces several enhancements designed to further standardize and help streamline cybersecurity data management. OCSF is a collaborative, open source effort by AWS and leading partners in the cybersecurity industry, which provides a standard schema for common security events, defines versioning criteria to facilitate schema evolution, and includes a self-governance process for security log producers and consumers.
Read the full article here.
July 25, 2024
Paris 2024: NBC Sports Selects Comcast Technology Solutions for Olympics and Paralympics in Paris
NBC Sports has selected Comcast Technology Solutions (CTS) to provide multiscreen video management and delivery for its production of the 2024 Paris Olympics and Paralympics, July 24-August 11, and, August 28-September 8, respectively.
Read the full article here.
July 24, 2024
Comcast Technology Solutions Handling Video Management for NBCU’s Olympic Coverage
Comcast Technology Solutions was selected to provide multiscreen video management and delivery NBC Sports’ coverage of the Paris Olympic games.
NBC Sports, part of Comcast, will be showing Olympic coverage on many of NBCUniversal broadcast and cable networks, as well as its Peacock streaming service, often at the same time.
Read the full article here.
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April 10, 2018
Comcast Technology Solutions Introduces New Cloud-Based Advertising Platform, Innovating Ad Management and Insertion for Multiplatform Video Distribution
Denver, CO and Las Vegas, NV – April 10, 2018 -- Comcast Technology Solutions, a division of Comcast Cable that serves advertisers, agencies, content providers and global operators with a portfolio of technology solutions for distribution, management and monetization of video content, today announced the launch of AdStorTM, a new cloud-based advertising platform. Built on a centralized cloud management architecture, AdStor streamlines the relationship between ad buyers and sellers by hosting advertising content in an aggregated library, ready for use across any platform including video on demand (VOD) and digital destinations. With near real-time insertion capabilities, AdStor allows ad buyers and sellers to take full advantage of advertising opportunities while reducing timely manual efforts.
Recent trends in viewership have introduced significant complexities to the advertising ecosystem, requiring content providers to adapt their workflows to different technologies including set-top boxes, VOD and over-the-top (OTT) services. Currently, manual processes can take 24 to 72 hours before a linear advertisement can be effectively transcoded and delivered across all channels. AdStor’s new cloud-based workflow reduces these processes to just minutes for quicker display through multichannel video programming distributors.
AdStor’s simplified workflow and cloud-based inventory allows ad operations teams to store and locate assets through an online user interface, providing the agility necessary to take advantage of last-minute revenue opportunities. As content delivery methods transition to accommodate consumer choice by making video programming available on the consumer’s schedule, AdStor’s innovative delivery system enables the use of advertising assets with a shorter shelf life in VOD and OTT playback. While time-sensitive or local advertisements were previously incompatible with VOD services, the rapid adjustments enabled by cloud management ensure viability.
“AdStor brings much-needed innovation to multi-platform advertising,” said Josh Arensberg, Vice President and General Manager at Comcast Technology Solutions. “Our cloud-based platform significantly simplifies the management and insertion of ad assets and the monetization of content in this new multiscreen consumer and programmer reality. We are excited about the potential benefit that AdStor offers to all parties in the advertising delivery ecosystem, allowing providers and distributors alike to reap the rewards of more efficient monetization and a more agile workflow.”
About Comcast Technology Solutions
Comcast Technology Solutions, a division of Comcast Cable, brings innovations from Comcast to the advertiser, content provider, global operator, and technology industries — providing solutions to our collective challenges and helping to forge a shared vision for the future. Built on Comcast’s know-how, proven facilities, platforms, and infrastructure, Comcast Technology Solutions offers more than 20 years of real-world broadcast and digital experience. We deliver technology beyond expectations to help customers develop new business models and transform the customer experience. For more information, visit www.comcasttechnologysolutions.com.
COMCAST TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS INTRODUCES NEW CLOUD-BASED ADVERTISING PLATFORM, INNOVATING AD MANAGEMENT AND INSERTION FOR MULTIPLATFORM VIDEO DISTRIBUTION
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2018-04-10
2018-04-10
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Comcast Technology Solutions, a division of Comcast Cable that serves advertisers, agencies, content providers and global operators with a portfolio of technology solutions for distribution, management and monetization of video content, today announced the launch of AdStorTM, a new cloud-based advertising platform. Built on a centralized cloud management architecture, AdStor streamlines the relationship between ad buyers and sellers by hosting advertising content in an aggregated library, ready for use across any platform including video on demand (VOD) and digital destinations. With near real-time insertion capabilities, AdStor allows ad buyers and sellers to take full advantage of advertising opportunities while reducing timely manual efforts. Recent trends in viewership have introduced significant complexities to the advertising ecosystem, requiring content providers to adapt their workflows to different technologies including set-top boxes, VOD and over-the-top (OTT) services. Currently, manual processes can take 24 to 72 hours before a linear advertisement can be effectively transcoded and delivered across all channels. AdStor’s new cloud-based workflow reduces these processes to just minutes for quicker display through multichannel video programming distributors. AdStor’s simplified workflow and cloud-based inventory allows ad operations teams to store and locate assets through an online user interface, providing the agility necessary to take advantage of last-minute revenue opportunities. As content delivery methods transition to accommodate consumer choice by making video programming available on the consumer’s schedule, AdStor’s innovative delivery system enables the use of advertising assets with a shorter shelf life in VOD and OTT playback. While time-sensitive or local advertisements were previously incompatible with VOD services, the rapid adjustments enabled by cloud management ensure viability. “AdStor brings much-needed innovation to multi-platform advertising,” said Josh Arensberg, Vice President and General Manager at Comcast Technology Solutions. “Our cloud-based platform significantly simplifies the management and insertion of ad assets and the monetization of content in this new multiscreen consumer and programmer reality. We are excited about the potential benefit that AdStor offers to all parties in the advertising delivery ecosystem, allowing providers and distributors alike to reap the rewards of more efficient monetization and a more agile workflow.” About Comcast Technology Solutions Comcast Technology Solutions, a division of Comcast Cable, brings innovations from Comcast to the advertiser, content provider, global operator, and technology industries — providing solutions to our collective challenges and helping to forge a shared vision for the future. Built on Comcast’s know-how, proven facilities, platforms, and infrastructure, Comcast Technology Solutions offers more than 20 years of real-world broadcast and digital experience. We deliver technology beyond expectations to help customers develop new business models and transform the customer experience. For more information, visit www.comcasttechnologysolutions.com.
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April 09, 2018
Comcast Technology Solutions Announces Enhanced Live Services Offering
Denver, CO and Las Vegas, NV – April 9, 2018 -- Comcast Technology Solutions, whose services include video workflow management, publication, distribution, and monetization, today announced new Live to IP offerings as part of its end-to-end Live Services portfolio. With live event viewing expanding well beyond sports, Comcast Technology Solutions’ enhanced portfolio of Live Services now enables video content providers and global operators to reach consumers with linear and live events available for streaming on any device.
Comcast Technology Solutions’ Live Services provides a turnkey solution to ingest content via satellite, fiber, or over the Internet; manage and protect the content; and distribute live streams to any device. The combination of Comcast Technology Solutions’ purpose-built video infrastructure, packaging, security, CDN-agnostic origin and multi-CDN delivery, and replay capabilities streamlines processes and integrates seamlessly with existing broadcasting and publishing workflows. Additionally, Linear Rights Metadata Management services ensure accurate delivery, entitlement, and representation of content across digital screens and live multichannel broadcasts.
“Comcast Technology Solutions has years of experience delivering live content via broadcast and now we can enable customers to benefit from this expertise across all screens,” said Bart Spriester, General Manager and Vice President at Comcast Technology Solutions. “With our broadcast-quality infrastructure and flexible, modular solution set, content providers are equipped to meet rapidly evolving consumer demands for live content.”
In addition to supporting simulcasts of live linear streams for multichannel distribution, Live Services now enables live event streaming directly to consumers over the Internet. For example, ESM Productions, a ROC Nation Company that specializes in music concerts and special events, uses Comcast Technology Solutions’ Live Services to transform its premier live events into engaging multi-screen experiences. Comcast Technology Solutions provides signal acquisition, post-production services, and content processing, while also enabling multi-CDN distribution for ESM-produced events that have included the Meadows Festival, Vic Mensa and Cardi B concerts, Reform 2018, and the WNBA.
“Whether it’s in-person or via live streams on the devices of their choice, consumers expect an exceptional, high-quality live experience. In addition to providing a flexible, turnkey technology solution, Comcast Technology Solutions has been an invaluable strategic partner, helping ESM offer one-of-a-kind premier live event broadcasts and streaming,” said Scott Mirkin, President and Executive Producer, ESM Productions.
About Comcast Technology Solutions
Comcast Technology Solutions, a division of Comcast Cable, brings innovations from Comcast to the advertiser, content provider, global operator, and technology industries — providing solutions to our collective challenges and helping to forge a shared vision for the future. Built on Comcast’s know-how, proven facilities, platforms, and infrastructure, Comcast Technology Solutions offers more than 20 years of real-world broadcast and digital experience. We deliver technology beyond expectations to help customers develop new business models and transform the customer experience. For more information, visit www.comcasttechnologysolutions.com.
About ESM
In 1996, Scott Mirkin and Jenny Woo co-founded ESM Productions, a minority and woman-owned business specializing in the concept-to-completion approach to live events. They are proud to be a Roc Nation company. Roc Nation is a leading entertainment company, inclusive of artist, songwriter, producer and engineer management; film & television; new business ventures; and a music label. ESM has produced many time-transcending historical events, such as the 2008 National Governors’ Association Centennial, the 2013 Bell Ringing Ceremony to commemorate the 1963 March on Washington, and the 2014 Human Rights Week in Birmingham, Alabama during which the Dalai Lama made his first visit to the American South. In September 2015, ESM produced events for the World Meeting of Families - Papal visit, as well as serving as host entity for the global broadcast. In addition, ESM has produced numerous presidential events for The White House. For more details, please visit esmproductions.com.
January 17, 2018
Comcast Technology Solutions and DLVR Announce Partnership to Deliver Quality of Experience Across Any Screen
DENVER, CO – Comcast Technology Solutions, whose portfolio of services includes video workflow management, publication, distribution, and monetization, today announced a partnership with DLVR, a content delivery optimization service that enables an optimum viewing experience across every device. Comcast Technology Solutions provides the expansive Comcast CDN to its customers, while DLVR offers real-time, performance-driven, CDN switching capabilities and rich Quality of Experience (QoE) analytics.
Specifically designed to transport large media objects such as video, the Comcast CDN offers high quality delivery and performance coupled with a powerful suite of standards-based features for visibility and control. The addition of Comcast Technology Solutions’ CDN-agnostic Origin service also provides just-in-time packaging to simplify content processing workflows and optimize storage costs. Bringing DLVR’s multi-CDN switching and analytics capabilities together with the Comcast CDN and Origin service provides customers an out-of-the-box, turnkey multi-CDN solution that lowers delivery costs and provides an optimized viewing experience.
The combination of the Comcast CDN with DLVR’s individual stream optimization and proactive CDN switching capabilities allows partners to simplify the management of a multi-CDN approach. Content providers are now able to quickly add the Comcast CDN to their multi-CDN environment, get traffic going, and provide flexible support to manage peaks by load balancing.
For example, at Crunchyroll, one of the world's largest subscription video services, DLVR's cloud service measures the performance of its major CDNs – including the Comcast CDN - and routes video requests in real time to the optimal CDN for each user.
"With DLVR's granular, real time request routing, each of our CDNs perform at a very high level, giving us the best possible user experience for every video request," said Michael Dale, Vice President Engineering at Crunchyroll.
“Consumers today maintain incredibly high expectations when it comes to video content delivery —they want it at lightning fast speeds and the ability to access it whenever they want, on whatever device,” said Bart Spriester, General Manager at Comcast Technology Solutions. "The Comcast CDN provides our partners with the flexible and reliable delivery platform they need to satisfy their consumers’ expectations and support their business’ expanding needs. In partnership with DLVR, we are better able to ensure that these needs are consistently met.”
DLVR’s video delivery optimization service uses individual stream and CDN performance measurements to predict and mitigate hazards before they impact video performance, a step forward from the aggregated metrics most publishers rely on today. The cloud-based, zero footprint service requires no SDKs or client plugins, and can be configured based on customizable publisher business rules per geography.
“We are excited to partner with Comcast Technology Solutions to offer publishers the opportunity to provide the best possible viewing experience,” said Mike Gordon, DLVR co-founder and CEO. “We can now use video delivery optimization to help them manage multi-CDN traffic allocations, track user viewing times, and deliver higher average bit rates.”
About Comcast Technology Solutions
Comcast Technology Solutions, a division of Comcast Cable, serves the advertiser, content provider, global operator, and technology markets with a complete portfolio of products and capabilities designed to meet the evolving needs for content distribution and monetization in a multi-platform world. Built on Comcast’s robust media and entertainment infrastructure, Comcast Technology Solutions offers a breadth and depth of expertise, spanning twenty years in broadcast and digital, to help customers deliver engaging experiences and forge new business models. For more information, visit http://www.comcasttechnologysolutions.com.
About DLVR
DLVR (pronounced “deliver”) provides advanced technology solutions to improve internet video viewing experiences for every user, on every device. DLVR’s video delivery optimization service ensures streaming video achieves peak performance and avoids catastrophes large and small. DLVR’s patented technology uses an industry-first approach that measures CDN performance across a publisher’s actual streams rather than via test objects, and optimizes user video requests stream-by-stream, taking into consideration all the factors that influence the Quality of Experience (QoE) of Internet video for end users. DLVR works with your existing digital video workflows without requiring any modifications to apps or CDNs.
DLVR’s purpose-built, video optimization infrastructure and services are used by leading publishers around the globe to maximize their multi-CDN strategies and overall quality of experience. For more information visit www.DLVR.com.
About Crunchyroll
Crunchyroll (www.crunchyroll.com) is the world’s largest destination for anime and manga, boasting a global community of more than 35 million registered users and over 1 million subscribers. Fans connect through the most complete anime library including "Naruto Shippuden," "Attack on Titan," and “Dragon Ball Super,” events such as Crunchyroll Movie Nights, Crunchyroll News, and can purchase related merchandise through its online store. Through its app on game consoles, set-top boxes, mobile devices and more, Crunchyroll delivers content from leading media producers directly to viewers translated professionally in multiple languages. The service is available for free or through a premium offering that allows users to watch ad-free with access to simulcasts—top series available immediately after Japanese broadcast.
Fans can also view Crunchyroll on VRV (http://www.vrv.co/), an audience-focused aggregation platform featuring premium SVOD channels and a curated house channel, VRV Select.
July 14, 2017
Comcast Technology Solutions Named SIIA Business Technology CODiE Award Finalist
Denver, CO (July 14, 2017) Comcast Technology Solutions, a division of Comcast Cable that serves the advertiser, content provider, global operator and technology markets, today announced that its innovative new content monetization distribution platform was named a 2017 SIIA CODiE Awards finalist in the Best Multi-Channel Publishing Platform or Service category. Finalists represent the best products, technologies, and services in software, information and business technology.
Comcast Technology Solutions’ new all-in-one monetization solution was created to allow content providers to build, launch and manage content distribution in one simple, cost-effective platform. Prioritizing the convergence of workflows, advanced capabilities for monetization and commerce, and a flexible platform for modularity, the new tool from Comcast Technology Solutions, is a powerful, user-friendly option for multi-platform content distribution.
The SIIA CODiE Awards are the premier awards for the software and information industries, and have been recognizing product excellence for over 30 years. The awards offer 93 categories that are organized by industry focus of education technology and business technology. Comcast Technology Solutions’ new distribution product was honored as one of 205 finalists across the 59 business technology categories.
“I am impressed by the level of innovation and creativity of the products that have been selected as this year's CODiE Award finalists. We are happy to recognize these products and the power they have to transform the future of how we do business,” said Ken Wasch, President of SIIA.
“Our customers want simplicity, repeatability, and speed, but they don’t want to be locked into a one-size-fits all approach that can’t evolve with their audiences and business needs. Our turnkey consumer facing solution enables content providers to reduce complexity, accelerate time to market, and optimize their workflows, user experience, and monetization models as needed,” said Barry Tishgart, Vice President of Comcast Technology Solutions. “It is an honor to be named a Finalist for a CODiE Award, and we are delighted to be recognized among the world’s most innovative technology solutions.”
The SIIA CODiE Awards are the industry's only peer-recognized awards program. Business technology leaders including senior executives, analysts, media, consultants and investors evaluate assigned products during the first-round review which determines the finalists. SIIA members then vote on the finalist products and the scores from both rounds are tabulated to select the winners. Winners will be announced during the CODiE Award Business Technology Winner Announcement & Celebration, July 25 in San Francisco.
Details about each finalist are listed at http://www.siia.net/codie/Finalists
About Comcast Technology Solutions
Comcast Technology Solutions, a division of Comcast Cable, serves the advertiser, content provider, global operator, and technology markets with a complete portfolio of products and capabilities designed to meet the evolving needs for content distribution and monetization in a multi-platform world. Built on Comcast’s robust media and entertainment infrastructure, Comcast Technology Solutions offers a breadth and depth of expertise, spanning twenty years in broadcast and digital, to help customers deliver engaging experiences and forge new business models. For more information, visit http://www.comcasttechnologysolutions.com.
About the SIIA CODiE™ Awards
The SIIA CODiE Awards is the only peer-reviewed program to showcase business and education technology’s finest products and services. Since 1986, thousands of products, services and solutions have been recognized for achieving excellence. For more information, visit siia.net/CODiE.
April 24, 2017
Comcast Technology Solutions Launches Linear Rights Metadata Management (LRM)
Denver, CO and Las Vegas, NV – April 25, 2016 – Comcast Technology Solutions, a division of Comcast Cable that serves advertiser, content provider, global operator and technology markets, today announced Linear Rights Metadata Management (LRM). The new offering enables content providers and their distribution partners to solve for the increasing complexity of the accurate delivery, entitlement and representation of content across mobile screens and live multichannel broadcasts.
At the forefront of SCTE 224 (the Society of Cable Telecommunications Engineers’ event scheduling and notification interface) rights metadata formatting and management, LRM helps content providers and operators transform traditionally very manual and labor-intensive processes into significantly more manageable workflows. Linear rights metadata management from Comcast Technology Solutions provides a streamlined workflow and taps into the power of the 224 standard for a range of linear use cases including alternate content, accurate EPG guide illustration, content embargos, and linear delivery to both traditional MVPDS and online aggregators. Linear Rights Metadata Management allows content providers and operators to:
Ingest current program event data (via a robust set of APIs), and output a SCTE 224 compliant event that can be delivered to all distribution partners.
View all event data, identify program gaps, edit/extend events in real time, and verify proper delivery through an intuitive console.
Receive an aggregated feed of SCTE 224 metadata in a normalized format to reduce the complexity and time required by distribution partners to develop and integrate multiple processes.
Deliver a converged experience across linear and online environments.
“As new business models take shape, and technology and processes align accordingly, the need to connect all media, entertainment and technology functions and disciplines is essential,” said Barry Tishgart, Vice President, Comcast Technology Services. “Specifically, the ability to ensure content is delivered to the right audience at the right time is more complex than ever. Our new linear rights metadata management service helps content providers tailor schedules and electronic program guides for the unique needs of each viewer, and each device.”
For more information on Linear Rights Metadata Management, visit us online, watch a free video overview of LRM or download the LRM one-sheet.
About Comcast Technology Solutions
Comcast Technology Solutions, a division of Comcast Cable, serves the advertiser, content provider, global operator and technology markets with a complete portfolio of products and capabilities to meet the evolving needs for content distribution and monetization in a multiplatform world. Built on Comcast’s robust media and entertainment infrastructure, Comcast Technology Solutions offers an unmatched breadth and depth of expertise, spanning twenty years in broadcast and digital, to help customers deliver engaging experiences and forge new business models. For more information, visit http://www.comcasttechnologysolutions.com.
March 28, 2017
PLAZAMEDIA and Comcast Technology Solutions Seal Sales Channel Alliance for Online Video Management and Monetisation
Ismaning, 28th MAR 2017 – Comcast Technology Solutions, one of the leading global providers for management of video content spanning broadcast to digital distribution, today announced a collaboration with PLAZAMEDIA. The German-based content solution provider is expanding its digital media portfolio by promoting Comcast Technology Solutions’ comprehensive solution for online publishing and management of video-on-demand and live content.
Focusing in the DACH region, PLAZAMEDIA will introduce a suite of services from Comcast Technology Solutions whose portfolio includes the Video Platform for video management, publication, distribution and monetisation. By adding these solutions into their own highly regarded service offering, PLAZAMEDIA can support the OTT supply chain and advanced OTT workflows sought by key broadcasters and content owners in this territory. The collaboration delivers effortless management of premium video content from ingest to management through to playout and monetisation of the content. The modular solution is a highly scalable reference architecture and can therefore be individually and easily adjusted to the different needs of clients at any time.
Robin Seckler, Managing Director Digital Products of PLAZAMEDIA: “For us the collaboration means an excellent expansion of our digital media portfolio. In times of increasingly IP-based productions, Comcast Technology Solutions capabilities unify the broadcast and OTT workflows. We can now offer our clients one of the most comprehensive cloud-based OTT offerings on the market. Our relationship with Comcast Technology Solutions allows us to make the distribution strategies of our clients fit for the future with a leading state-of-the-art solution.”
Neil Berry, Vice President and Managing Director International, Comcast Technology Solutions, said: “We are delighted to be reselling our market–leading technologies through German content solution provider PLAZAMEDIA as they have a deep penetration into the DACH region and offer unparalleled customer support and knowledge in this key strategic territory. We look forward to a long successful relationship with PLAZAMEDIA as we continue to offer innovative and flexible solutions to the increasingly complex ecosystem that content providers are challenged with today.”
About PLAZAMEDIA GmbH
PLAZAMEDIA GmbH, a subsidiary of Constantin Medien AG, is an established content solution provider in production for the entire spectrum of media platforms, as well as one of the leading producers of sports TV in the German-speaking area. PLAZAMEDIA’s clients include public and commercial broadcasters, platform operators, international and reputable sports associations and rights agencies as well as numerous national and international enterprises. The group offers a diverse service portfolio ranging from the production and presentation of premium live sports events and scalable solutions in suitably high quality, as well as innovative camera and production technology, to editing, archiving and target-group oriented content distribution across all media platforms. In addition, its wholly-owned subsidiary LEITMOTIF Creators GmbH, a consulting agency, specialising in design and implementation of content marketing strategy solutions in video format, creates and realises visual experiences for companies and brands in the sports, event and entertainment sectors.
For more information, visit www.plazamedia.com
About Comcast Technology Solutions
Comcast Technology Solutions, a division of Comcast Cable, serves the advertiser, content provider, global operator, and technology markets with a complete portfolio of products and capabilities to meet the evolving needs for content distribution and monetization in a multi-platform world. Built on Comcast’s robust media and entertainment infrastructure, Comcast Technology Solutions offers an unmatched breadth and depth of expertise, spanning twenty years in broadcast and digital, to help customers deliver engaging experiences and forge new business models.
For more information, visit www.comcasttechnologysolutions.com
March 21, 2017
Qvest Media and Comcast Technology Solutions Join Forces to Advance Next Generation TV Services
COLOGNE, Germany, March 21, 2017 -- Comcast Technology Solutions, one of the leading global providers whose portfolio includes the Video Platform for video management, publication, and monetisation, and Qvest Media, the leading systems architect in the fields of broadcasting and media technology, have entered into an international channel deal.
With an initial focus on the Middle East and Asia, Qvest Media will serve as an international reseller and systems integrator of Comcast Technology Solutions video management system, one of the most comprehensive multiplatform video management and monetisation portfolios currently available.
Thomas Müller, General Manager at Qvest Media Dubai said: "Today's media landscape is shaped by growing demands for flexible and customised technical solutions and services. Media companies are continuously looking for new developments to publish their content across different platforms to several output devices whilst attending to various vendors and commercial models. With Comcast Technology Solutions' capabilities, we are able to support companies in addressing these challenges and offering their viewers the best quality of user experience."
As of now, Qvest Media and Comcast Technology Solutions are collaborating to develop and support new sales opportunities, thereby laying the foundation to launch the next generation of TV services for Over The Top (OTT), Subscription Video On Demand (SVOD), Transactional Video On Demand (TVOD), Electronic Sell Through (EST) and Internet Protocol TV (IPTV). In conjunction with Comcast Technology Solutions, Qvest Media can offer Tier 1 broadcasters, telecommunication operators and pay TV companies an extensive tool kit to simplify the publishing, distribution and monetisation of their online video content. As a full-service systems architect, Qvest Media supports customers with consulting, installation, implementation and on-going support to integrate the OTT platform into their media value chain.
"Comcast Technology Solutions' Video Platform is one of the industry's most complete multiplatform video management solutions for commercial use. It provides streamlined workflow management, media orchestration and a comprehensive video broadcast and digital distribution platform combined with a powerful video commerce engine," said Neil Berry, Vice President and Managing Director, International at Comcast Technology Solutions.
With its end-to-end automated publishing and distribution to a range of output devices such as desktop PCs, mobile devices and TVs, the Video Platform offers advanced workflows that simplify the publishing and distribution of online video content for Video on Demand (VOD), live events, linear channels, syndication and social media sharing. The Video Platform uses mpx, which supports all video monetisation business models including SVOD, AVOD, TVOD and EST.
About Qvest Media
Qvest Media is a world leading systems architect in the fields of broadcasting and media technology, specialising in the television, media and telecommunications industries. The company has locations in Cologne, Berlin, Munich, Schaffhausen, Dubai and Singapore with a team of over 180 employees. With a powerful spectrum of services consisting of consulting & development, systems integration and service & support, Qvest Media offers 360° expertise in the design, development, implementation and operational support of media technology infrastructures. With its business unit professional products, Qvest Media has specialised in the selection and distribution of AV and broadcasting IT products. Its partner network in this field includes the most innovative and important hardware and software manufacturers. Qvest Media is also one of the biggest suppliers of dry-hire equipment and systems solutions for live broadcasting of events, sports and entertainment. Today, Qvest's customer base includes eminent international broadcasters, telco providers and media networks such as ARD and ZDF, Sky, RTL, Al Arab, SRG, Al Jazeera, MediaCorp, beIN SPORTS, Dubai Media Incorporated, SES ASTRA, Deutsche Telekom, Etisalat, Turner Broadcasting, etc. www.qvestmedia.com
About Comcast Technology Solutions
Comcast Technology Solutions, a division of Comcast Cable, serves the advertiser, content provider, global operator and technology markets with a complete portfolio of products and capabilities to meet the evolving needs for content distribution and monetisation in a multiplatform world. Built on Comcast's robust media and entertainment infrastructure, Comcast Technology Solutions offers an unmatched breadth and depth of expertise, spanning twenty years in broadcast and digital, to help customers deliver engaging experiences and forge new business models. For more information, visit http://www.comcasttechnologysolutions.com
January 05, 2017
Comcast Technology Solutions Announces Multi-Platform, Direct-to-Consumer Solution for Content Providers
DENVER, CO – January 5, 2017– Comcast Technology Solutions, whose portfolio includes the Video Platform for video management, publication, distribution, and monetization, today announced it has expanded its all-in-one direct-to-consumer (D2C) solution to help content providers quickly and cost effectively build, launch, and manage over-the-top (OTT) experiences. The turnkey solution supports a variety of monetization models, with maximum flexibility and simplified pricing for enterprise customers. The announcement of these expanded capabilities follows shortly after the recent formation of Comcast Technology Solutions.
“Content providers are increasingly interested in establishing direct-to-consumer businesses, but quickly become overwhelmed by the challenges of building, deploying, and managing OTT solutions seamlessly across any screen,” said Barry Tishgart, Vice President of Comcast Technology Solutions. "Customers want simplicity, repeatability, and speed, but they don’t want to be locked into a one-size-fits all approach that can’t evolve with their audiences and business needs. Our turnkey solution enables content providers to reduce complexity, accelerate time to market, and optimize their workflows, user experience, and monetization models as needed.”
The expanded D2C solution offers complete video processing, management, multi-CDN distribution, and playout capabilities, as well as a powerful out-of-the box suite of monetization options spanning subscription management, promotion, storefront enablement, and billing. The solution is built with an innovative UX integration layer that allows UX providers to easily develop pre-integrated multi-platform application templates for maximum speed and flexibility.
Comcast Technology Solution’s initial UX partners, Accedo and You.i TV, provide out-of-the-box integration into the solution’s cornerstone UX layer. In addition to repeatable pre-integrated templates, they can also deliver highly customized interfaces to enable an agile, authentic UX experience tailored to a specific brand, business model, or specific feature set. Additional global partners will be announced in the coming months.
“As a market leader in video transformation, we have deployed OTT services globally and, together with Comcast Technology Solutions, are now offering an out-of-the-box solution where we utilize all our best practice learnings,” said Fredrik Andersson, Senior Vice President of Business Development at Accedo. “Together with the innovative D2C solution from Comcast Technology Solutions, we can offer a prescriptive, yet flexible, cloud-based product that will enable a dynamic UX with real-time control, shorter time-to-market, and lower total cost of ownership.”
”Comcast Technology Solutions’ history of innovation is clearly represented in its comprehensive direct-to-consumer portfolio,” said Jason Flick, CEO at You.i TV. “Together we make premium video app design and delivery more accessible and affordable for content owners. Thanks to this partnership, we jointly offer an unprecedented level of design flexibility that offers full control of branded experiences in an out-of-the-box solution."
Comcast Technology Solutions brings the greatest breadth and depth of media distribution, management, and monetization solutions in the industry together in one comprehensive offering.
About Comcast Technology Solutions
Comcast Technology Solutions, a division of Comcast Cable, serves the advertiser, content provider, multichannel video programming distributor (MVPD), and technology markets with a complete portfolio of products and capabilities to meet the evolving needs for content distribution and monetization in a multi-platform world. Built on Comcast’s robust media and entertainment infrastructure, Comcast Technology Solutions offers an unmatched breadth and depth of expertise, spanning twenty years in broadcast and digital, to help customers deliver engaging experiences and forge new business models. For more information, visit http://www.comcasttechnologysolutions.com.
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WIT Strategy for Comcast Technology Solutions
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October 19, 2016
New Comcast Technology Solutions™ Division Unites the Broadcast Expertise of Comcast Wholesale™ with the Digital Technologies of thePlatform® and THIS TECHNOLOGY™ to Power Every Screen
Denver, CO, October 19, 2016 – Comcast Technology Solutions, a new division of Comcast Cable, was unveiled today. The division unites three of Comcast’s media and technology businesses (Comcast Wholesale, thePlatform and THIS TECHNOLOGY) to marry the quality of broadcast delivery with the dynamic flexibility of digital distribution on every screen. Led by Matt McConnell, Senior Vice President and General Manager, Comcast Technology Solutions was recently tapped to power Time Inc.’s new People/Entertainment Weekly Network (PEN) across multiple platforms.
“Comcast Technology Solutions is at the nexus of broadcast and IP convergence. By bringing our technologies together, we provide the greatest breadth and depth of media distribution, management and monetization solutions in the industry,” said McConnell. “We are thrilled to bring this expertise to People/Entertainment Weekly Network, which delivers an extraordinary entertainment experience for every screen.”
Launched on September 14, 2016, PEN is a groundbreaking, free, advertising supported network featuring original daily live programming plus an extensive on demand catalog. The service is delivered as an “always on” experience meaning when viewers access PEN they are instantly immersed in streaming programming in the same manner as tuning in to a broadcast or cable channel. Programming features exclusive celebrity interviews, pop culture coverage, and documentaries from People, Entertainment Weekly and fellow Time Inc. Brands. Comcast Technology Solutions enabled the new platform with a complete portfolio of broadcast and digital solutions, including the mpx advanced monetization and commerce engine and Comcast’s purpose-built infrastructure. These capabilities allow People/Entertainment Weekly Network to deliver high quality entertainment across a wide range of media devices and operating systems.
To provide Time with a unique experience, Comcast Technology Solutions partnered with Perfect Sense Digital to create the user interface (UI), visual design and front-end development using the Brightspot user experience platform.
“Comcast Technology Solutions was the ideal solution for People/Entertainment Weekly Network,” said Brandon Fong, Vice President, Video, Business Development. “Along with Perfect Sense Digital, they helped us create the kind of superior experience that we want to have associated with powerhouse brands like People and Entertainment Weekly. We couldn’t be happier with the process, the technology or the end result.”
Born in broadcast and proven in digital, Comcast Technology Solutions brings together the quality of broadcast delivery with the dynamic flexibility of digital distribution. The new division’s vast technology and business toolset spans the ecosystem to meet customers’ business requirements in a multiplatform world, without a one-size fits all approach.
About The People/Entertainment Weekly Network
People/Entertainment Weekly is a groundbreaking, ad supported, free streaming service from two of the world’s most respected and celebrated entertainment media brands. Available on leading OTT platforms, smart TVs, mobile devices and the web, People/Entertainment Weekly will deliver daily exclusive celebrity, pop culture, human interest and lifestyle long-form series and specials, as well as extensive live coverage of major award shows and premieres. The network will also make available an extensive library of award-winning on-demand programming from Time Inc.’s stable of best-in-class brands and will showcase coverage of many of the company’s branded events, festivals and franchises, such as Sports Illustrated Swimsuit, the Time 100, Essence Festival and the Food & Wine Classic in Aspen. Advancing the Time Inc. strategy to innovate beyond traditional distribution channels and create compelling viewing experiences that drive engagement across all platforms, People/Entertainment Weekly is the latest progression for the People and EW brands, which collectively reach an audience of 108 million (MPA 360, July 2016), more than any other in the entertainment news category. The network has deals in place to launch content on Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, Google Chromecast, Comcast Xfinity, Xumo and PlutoTV. PEN will also be available on Roku Players, iOS and Android mobile devices and at People.com/PEN.
About Comcast Technology Solutions
Comcast Technology Solutions, a division of Comcast Cable, serves the advertiser, content provider, multichannel video programming distributor (MVPD) and technology markets with a complete portfolio of products and capabilities to meet the evolving needs for content distribution and monetization in a multiplatform world. Built on Comcast’s robust media and entertainment infrastructure, Comcast Technology Solutions offers an unmatched breadth and depth of expertise, spanning twenty years in broadcast and digital, to help customers deliver engaging experiences and forge new business models. For more information, visit http://www.comcasttechnologysolutions.com.
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Media contacts:
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Time Inc.:
Scott Novak
212-522-2687
scott.novak@timeinc.com
September 28, 2016
Endemol Shine Group and thePlatform® team up for Online Syndication Solution
mpx platform used as single publishing solution for Endemol Shine Group’s digital content
SEATTLE AMSTERDAM and LONDON – 10 September 2016, thePlatform, the leading provider of online video publishing and video management solutions, today announced that it has been chosen by global content creator, producer, and distributor, Endemol Shine Group, to provide multi-platform video syndication services.
Endemol Shine Group will be using thePlatform’s mpx video publishing system to centralize and future proof their distribution strategy. The workflow has been designed to onboard additional platforms and distribution channels as they become available or commercially relevant for the Endemol Shine Group’s vast array of digital content, from global successes such as Mr. Bean and Fear Factor to online-first content and branded integrations from their premium online producer Endemol Shine Beyond.
The mpx video publishing system provides centralised video uploads, easy workflow management, metadata management, subscriber management, transactions, viewing rights enforcement, and automated publishing across devices and video players. It is used by a range of content owners around the world, including Talpa Media and Engage Sports Media.
“mpx offers the perfect tool set for Endemol Shine Group to readily achieve their syndication goals. The toolset has been designed to offer a highly efficient single online publishing and distribution tool for all video materials. Simplicity and efficiency are at the heart of the user experience, and we are delighted that Endemol Shine Group has chosen our mpx tool set to optimize and extend their monetisation and audience strategies by being able to automate syndication to multiple platforms with the advantage of full control of their own content,” said Neil Berry, Vice President and Managing Director, EMEA at thePlatform.
Endemol Shine Group’s Director of Strategy and Commercial Development, Wim Ponnet, said “Working with thePlatform allows us to explore additional premium online services and extend Endemol Shine Group’s already extensive online footprint to a wider audience. By using mpx as our publishing and syndication tool, we can be confident that the quality reflects the world class content we produce regardless of which platform audiences are consuming it on.”
Further information about thePlatform is available at www.thePlatform.com.
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About thePlatform
thePlatform®, a Comcast Wholesale service, is the TV industry’s leading video management and publishing company. Companies rely on thePlatform as their cloud-based, central hub for managing, monetising, and distributing shows, movies, and other videos across any screen around the globe. Customers include the majority of the top-50 most-watched cable programming networks, top broadcasters’ properties, the largest pay TV providers in the world, and OTT subscription services. Founded in 2001, thePlatform is an independent subsidiary of Comcast Cable based in Seattle, with offices in New York, Washington DC, Toronto, London, and Sydney. For more information: www.thePlatform.com.
About Endemol Shine Group
Endemol Shine Group is a global content powerhouse creating world class content for all platforms.
As a producer and distributor, Endemol Shine Group works on a unique local and global axis comprised of 120 companies across more than 30 markets dedicated to creating content that enthralls and inspires.
Global hits include many long-running non-scripted formats such as Masterchef, Big Brother, and Your Face Sounds Familiar with a new generation being adapted around the world, including The Brain (Germany), Hunted and The Island (UK), Spelling Star (Australia), France’s Big Music Quiz, and many more. In 2015, the company’s travelling formats originated from eleven different countries across the Group.
Endemol Shine Group’s drama portfolio is similarly international and diverse, boasting critically acclaimed worldwide hits such as Humans, Peaky Blinders, Black Mirror, Kingdom, Grantchester, The Fall, and Broadchurch (each sold in 100 or more markets), alongside recent hits including Intersection (Turkey), Springtide (Sweden), and Penoza from The Netherlands. Furthermore, in addition to airing around the world, Sweden's Bron/The Bridge and Israel’s Orpheus Project have been successfully adapted for different local regions.
The Group’s award-winning digital production and distribution studio Endemol Shine Beyond, helps advertisers and brands to engage millennial audiences around the world through popular online content and channels including eSports format Legends of Gaming and lifestyle brand ICON, each with local adaptations in multiple markets.
With other iconic hits including Deal or No Deal, Mr. Bean, The Biggest Loser, The Money Drop, and many more, Endemol Shine Group produced a total of 733 productions in over 50 languages across 68 territories in 2015, airing on 256 channels around the world.
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