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Comcast Technology Solutions Tapped by AMC Networks as Centralized Video Platform for Managed Channel Origination and VOD

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New multi-year agreement for AMC Networks to use CTS to manage & deliver linear TV playout for 28 channels across the Americas including AMC, BBC AMERICA, IFC, SundanceTV, We TV, & others

CTS to manage third-party distribution of VOD to MVPDs, vMVPDs, OTT partners & serve as primary archive to enforce viewing windows for AMC Networks’ vast library of premium shows & films

DENVER, Sept. 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — In advance of the 2024 IBC Show, Comcast Technology Solutions (CTS) today announced a new multi-year agreement with AMC Networks to serve as its centralized video platform for Managed Channel Origination (MCO) and Video On Demand (VOD). CTS will also serve as the primary video archive to enforce viewing rights and availability of AMC Networks’ vast library of premium shows, films, and brands across third-party content distribution partners.

Under terms of the new agreement, AMC Networks will use CTS’ Managed Channel Origination (MCO) service to ingest, manage, and distribute linear TV, on demand, and OTT video content across North America and South America for 28 channels including AMC, AMC+, BBC AMERICA, IFC, Shudder, SundanceTV, We TV, and others. In addition, CTS’ VOD service will be used to deliver on demand and OTT video content to MVPD, vMVPD and OTT partners globally. CTS’ Managed Channel Origination delivers a fully managed 24×7 service aimed at improving operational efficiency, reducing capital expenses, and future-proofing customers’ ability to monetize world-class viewing experiences at scale. CTS’ MCO and VOD capabilities provide media companies, content owners, and broadcasters with a platform for unified video workflow from content ingest through delivery.

“AMC Networks is home to many of the best stories, characters, and brands across TV and film, and a premier destination for global fan communities,” said Bart Spriester, Senior Vice President and General Manager of Streaming, Broadcast, & Advertising for Comcast Technology Solutions. “We’re honored that AMC Networks will rely on us to help streamline their efforts to reach and monetize audiences across the Americas and around the globe. At Comcast Technology Solutions, our mission is to help leading media companies, like AMC Networks, reduce workflow complexity and redundancy, lower capital and operational expenses, and deliver exceptional quality viewing that today’s consumers demand across their screens of choice.”

“During this time of evolution and change across our industry, AMC Networks is laser focused on achieving the highest levels of efficiency and service quality across our video portfolio,” said Stephanie Mitchko, Executive Vice President, Global Media Operations and Technology at AMC Networks. “Whether it’s to support of our premium channels, our archives, or distribution of our acclaimed original franchises such as The Walking Dead Universe and the Anne Rice Immortal Universe, we believe that Comcast Technology Solutions provides us with the right technological backend for our future. CTS is committed to helping us shift towards a single ingest model, consolidate workflows, and manage our linear TV and VOD efforts across our networks and our third-party distribution partners. By centralizing with CTS, we expect to streamline operations, automate highly complex tasks, and free up valuable resources to focus more on creating and monetizing our extensive programming assets.”

CTS’ Managed Channel Origination provides media companies with a unified workflow, from content acquisition through delivery, with 24×7 service level agreements (SLAs). It provides the capabilities needed to acquire, prepare, create, package, and deliver linear TV and OTT channels. Content is acquired either as live video or file-based acquisition via satellite, fiber, or secure IP. Channels are then prepared with Comcast Technology Solutions’ rendering operations, cloud-based content supply chain implementation, media asset management, and traffic and metadata services. Next, channels are created with capabilities such as channel automation playout (e.g., SCTE triggers, advanced graphics, closed captioning, and more), master control, and VideoAI™. From there, channels are prepared with the necessary encoding, encryption, and authorization policies, then delivered via satellite uplink, fiber, secure internet, or CDNs for MVPDs, vMVPDs, and OTT to any screen. Managed Channel Origination’s redundant and diverse IP routing infrastructure provides a secure global playout solution to accelerate delivery. In addition, CTS’ VOD services enable MVPDs, virtual MVPDs, and OTT providers to launch and manage their own SVOD, TVOD, and AVOD offerings. It provides companies the ability to ingest, store, process, distribute, and monetize their video assets to set-top boxes and connected devices while optimizing C3/C7/D4/D7 windows.

Comcast Technology Solutions at IBC 2024

At the 2024 IBC Show, CTS will showcase its solutions for streaming, broadcast, entertainment, and connectivity experiences in Hall 5, Stand C80. Experts will be on-hand to discuss CTS’ full suite of products for content and streaming providers, MVPDs, and advertisers. In addition, Peter Gibson, VP of Product & Marketing at Comcast Technology Solutions will also present on “The New Age of Cloud TV” on Friday, September 13 at 12:15 p.m. on the IBC Content Everywhere Stage. Customers, prospects, and partners of CTS seeking to schedule on-site business meetings can visit: https://www.comcasttechnologysolutions.com/ibc-2024.

To learn more about Comcast Technology Solutions’ entire portfolio of solutions, visit: https://www.comcasttechnologysolutions.com/our-products. For more information about AMC Networks visit https://www.amcnetworks.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. Comcast Technology Solutions offers a broad portfolio of solutions that deliver flexibility at scale for global video, media, communications, data applications, and cybersecurity & compliance. Customers include leading content and streaming video providers, pay TV operators and MVPDs, advertisers, communications providers, financial service providers, retailers, and more. For more information, visit https://www.comcasttechnologysolutions.com/.

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Zentera Systems Sponsors Zero Trust Architecture Implementation Summit, Showcasing Industry-Leading Zero Trust Strategies

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Top Cybersecurity Experts Unite in Taiwan to Share Real-World Zero Trust Solutions and Strategies

MILPITAS, Calif., Sept. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Zentera Systems, Inc., the leader in Zero Trust Security for the digitally-transformed enterprise, today announced that it is co-sponsoring and co-hosting the Zero Trust Architecture Implementation Summit in conjunction with Taiwan National University of Science and Technology. The event will take place on October 3, 2024, at the Renaissance Taipei Hotel, and will bring together top cybersecurity leaders to explore evolving challenges and practical strategies for implementing Zero Trust architecture.

The event will feature a special keynote by Dr. Chase Cunningham (also known as “Dr. Zero Trust“) – a cybersecurity advisor to the U.S. government, former Vice President and Principal Analyst at Forrester, and a consultant on the NIST SP800-207 Zero Trust Architecture. Dr. Cunningham will be speaking on “From Revelation to Application: New Cyber Threats and the Realities of Zero Trust Implementation,” sharing his extensive experience and insights on implementing Zero Trust security. Having played a critical role in the development of the Zero Trust framework from its inception, Dr. Cunningham will help businesses and organizations understand the key challenges they may encounter during the planning and deployment process, along with the strategies and actions they should take to ensure their security frameworks are robust, effective, and adaptable to the ever-evolving cyber threats.

Dr. Jaushin Lee, Founder and CEO of Zentera Systems, will also present “From Theory to Practice: How to Make the Zero Trust Goal Actionable and Attainable.”  Lee will also moderate a panel featuring industry experts, including Robert Jin, CISO at ASUS Group, and Thomas Wan, General Manager at Ernst & Young Management Consulting Co., and Dr. Ying-Dar Lin, Deputy Director of the National Institute for Cyber Security (NICS). The panel will discuss strategies for successful Zero Trust implementation across various industries.

“As cybersecurity threats to Taiwanese industries intensify, Zero Trust offers an indispensable framework to secure digital assets. At Zentera, we are committed to providing the tools and insights necessary to help companies achieve real-world Zero Trust implementation,” said Jaushin Lee. “We are proud to contribute to this summit and help businesses transform Zero Trust theory into practice.”

The Zero Trust Architecture Implementation Summit promises to provide actionable insights for organizations looking to enhance their cybersecurity posture. Attendees will gain valuable knowledge from real-world case studies and expert discussions on overcoming the challenges of Zero Trust adoption.

Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from industry leaders. Register now for insights that will transform your Zero Trust strategy. To learn more about how Zentera’s solutions can transform your Zero Trust journey, visit our web site.

About Zentera Systems, Inc.

Zentera Systems is the leader in Zero Trust Security solutions for the digitally-transformed enterprise. Founded by experts in networking, security, and remote access, the company offers award-winning Zero Trust networking, security, and multi-cloud connectivity that overlays any fragmented infrastructure and deploys rapidly on premises or in the cloud. Global enterprises use Zentera’s products to secure employee and third-party access, protect against data leaks, and instantly defend applications in complex hybrid and IT/OT environments. The Silicon Valley-based company has received numerous recognitions, including Cool Vendor for Cloud Security by Gartner.

Press Contact: Katie Quaranta, PR Manager, +1 (949) 236-6448 x 770, https://www.zentera.net/

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DANAconnect and eSource Capital Launch PayrollTrace for Digital Payroll Compliance

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PayrollTrace is an innovative, secure platform for paperless payroll receipt delivery, ensuring regulatory compliance and real-time traceability.

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Sept. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — DANAconnect, the leading company in automated business communications, in collaboration with eSource Capital, a prominent Google Cloud Partner in Latin America, announce the launch of PayrollTrace, an innovative platform designed for the secure and efficient digital delivery of payroll receipts, ensuring regulatory compliance and complete traceability in every transaction.

Paul Kienholz, CEO of DANAconnect, highlighted: “PayrollTrace is the next step in automating critical business processes, enabling companies to eliminate paper and manage payroll receipt deliveries with full confidence and transparency, while ensuring regulatory compliance.”

PayrollTrace automates the delivery of payroll receipts through multiple channels, including email and SMS, completely eliminating the use of paper or reliance on email. This solution not only simplifies human resources processes but also ensures regulatory compliance with verifiable technical reports that allow companies to manage and audit receipt deliveries in real time.

Paul Kienholz, CEO of DANAconnect, highlighted: “PayrollTrace is the next step in automating critical business processes, enabling companies to eliminate paper and manage payroll receipt deliveries with full confidence and transparency, while ensuring regulatory compliance.”

Juan Aguilera Franceschi, Managing Partner at eSource Capital, added: “Our partnership with DANAconnect allows us to offer companies in the region a robust solution that optimizes payroll management. PayrollTrace provides the security and flexibility companies need to manage payments efficiently and sustainably.”

The partnership between DANAconnect and eSource Capital combines DANAconnect’s strength in omnichannel business communications with eSource Capital’s expertise in cloud digital transformation. Together, they aim to provide businesses across the Americas with a comprehensive solution that not only optimizes payroll delivery but also ensures compliance with local regulations, guaranteeing that every transaction is backed by complete audits.

About DANAconnect

DANAconnect is a North American company and a leader in communication automation for financial companies through its omnichannel platform. It sends communications to more than 10% of the population of the Americas every month, ensuring secure deliveries, traceability, and large-scale regulatory compliance.

About eSource Capital

eSource Capital is a leading Google Cloud partner in Latin America, specializing in digital transformation and cloud solutions. With a focus on Google Workspace and Google Cloud, eSource Capital helps companies optimize their operations in the digital environment.

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Fabiana Arroyo, DANAconnect Corp., 1 8556003262, info@payrolltrace.com, https://www.payrolltrace.com

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Siemon Announces Optical Patching Solutions for GenAI Networks Using NVIDIA Accelerated Computing

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Siemon announces it is offering its full range of optical patching solutions to work specifically with NVIDIA AI infrastructure for generative AI networks.

WATERTOWN, Conn., Sept. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — The Siemon Company, a global leader in network infrastructure solutions, today announced it is offering its full range of optical patching solutions to work specifically with NVIDIA AI infrastructure for generative AI networks. Large complex GPU clusters can benefit from using structured cabling patch panels versus point-to-point cabling. Siemon acts as a trusted advisor to customers by providing expert advice and best practice recommendations for design & deployment of NVIDIA AI Infrastructure.

“Siemon is very familiar with NVIDIA reference architectures and has worked with many customers to design and deploy NVIDIA clusters… Siemon offers a full range of AI-ready fiber cabling, DAC, and AOC solutions that support 400G, 800G, and 1.6T applications.”

As part of the solution integration, Siemon has joined the NVIDIA Partner Network (NPN) as a Solution Advisor Consultant. NPN Solution Advisor Consultants provide consultation services and expert advice to customers looking to implement NVIDIA-based solutions or technologies. Siemon joins the network to offer its expertise in addressing the unique infrastructure and cabling challenges presented by accelerated computing.

NVIDIA optical reach specifications are calculated assuming two optical patch panels are used in the link and assuming each employ two optical connectors, which makes for a total allowance of four optical connectors in the link. The Siemon optical patching solutions meet NVIDIA requirements and provide customers with flexibility and ease of management.

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Brian Baum, Siemon, 1 8609454200, brian_baum@siemon.com

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