Ooredoo TV Go (Netgem UHD/4K TV), WINS ‘Best Digital Content Service’

(Sep 18, 2018)

1. BEST NATIONAL OPERATOR NETWORK: OOREDOO OMAN
2. DIGITAL CONTENT SERVICES AWARD: OOREDOO TV GO

"Ooredoo won ‘Best Operator Network’ and ‘Best Digital Content Service’ in the 2018 Telecoms World Middle East Awards. "

"It's the recognition of Ooredoo TV Go, as ‘Best Digital Content Service’. Ooredoo TV Go is the first telco led OTT only TV proposition in the region. Ooredoo TV provides customers with access to best in class video content with some fantastic partners.

The line-up of content comes from Arabic, Bollywood and Western shows and movies and there’s over 6,000 hours to choose from.

Both prepaid and postpaid customers can enjoy their favourite movies and shows through the app 24/7. The app is an entirely new TV experience available in the palm of your hands, giving customers a world of entertainment in High Definition on both iOS and Android compatible devices anywhere in the Sultanate."


To remember (March 28, 2017):

Ooredoo Oman launches TV services with Netgem (4k TV)

Netgem, the entertainment solution provider for telecom operators, has been selected by international telecoms operator Ooredoo to deploy its multi-screen TV-as-a-service solution in Oman. This agreement is the first deployment of Netgem in the Middle East, and positions the company as vendor of choice in the region, with its solution now available in Arabic and supported by local content providers and deployment partners.

The Netgem-powered multiscreen TV-as-a-service will enable Ooredoo Oman to offer its customers a range of programming, including English and Arabic channels, and VoD services. An enhanced connected user interface will give Ooredoo’s customers the ability to enjoy a seamless experience across their devices.

Sylvain Thevenot, Managing Director Netgem #TelcoTV Services, “ We are very proud to support the launch of Ooredoo Oman TV with our feature-rich TV product offering a great range of international and local content. This is the first deployment of our TV-as-a-Service solution in the Middle-East, and reinforces that our cloud-based technology is the platform of choice to rapidly launch powerful entertainment services. With our award-winning user interface now adapted to support mixed Arabic and European content, we are looking forward to further deployments in the region.’’

Read also:
https://www.netgem.com/success/success-stories/ooredoo-story/

Vitis CA et marge brute aux 9 mois 2016 (la vibre en France - videofutur)

Source:
13 Octobre 2017 - Activité​ ​du​ ​3ème​ ​trimestre​ ​2017​ ​et perspectives

"Si Vitis n'avait pas non plus t consolid en 2016, le chiffre d'affaires et la marge brute pour les neuf premiers mois de 2016 auraient t respectivement 55,3 millions d'euros et 20,5 millions d'euros"

DONC, la compaireson correcte entre les annés est sans Vitis, pour 2016 et pour 2017:
..CA aux 9 mois 2016: 55,3 M€
..CA aux 9 mois 2017: 45,3 M€
=> -18% (pas -23% du comuniqué de 13 Octobre 2017)

..Marge Brute aux 9 mois 2016: 20,5 M€
..Marge Brute aux 9 mois 2017: 18.8 M€
=> - 8% (pas les -17% du comuniqué de 13 Octobre 2017

Vitis en 2016:
CA aux 9 mois 2016: 3,5 M€ 
Marge Brute aux 9 mois 2016: +1,0 M€


A notter (13 Octobre 2017):
"Sur l'ensemble de l'année 2017, l'activité en Europe et en Asie devrait légèrement progresser par rapport à 2016 et la base d'abonnés actifs du Groupe devrait croître au-delà du seuil des 2 millions.
==> La transition vers un modèle logiciel au Mexique n'aura pas d'impact sur le résultat d'exploitation de l'exercice 2017, lequel devrait être en ligne avec celui de 2016.
Au 30 septembre 2017, la trésorerie du Groupe s'élevait à 35,9 millions d'euros, la transition vers le modèle logiciel au Mexique permettant d'améliorer le besoin en fonds de roulement."

VITIS est un acteur innovant des « autoroutes du divertissement », alliant développement du Très Haut Débit et accès au meilleur des contenus : cinéma, séries, animation, TV, Replay et VOD. EN SAVOIR PLUS

Lire aussi (05/09/2017):

Vitis satisfait des premiers résultats en Alsace rurale
Vitis, l’un des six fournisseurs d’accès internet sur le réseau d’initiative publique Rosace en cours de construction en Alsace, enregistre des taux de pénétration à deux chiffres depuis début juillet 2017. "
http://www.forcemedia.fr/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/2017-09-02-LALSACE-02-SEPT-17-10000000052180858.pdf

Netgem "Diamond ​platform" Strategy - cloud with Microsoft Azure ! (Results: first half of 2017)

(H1 2017 Results - 27, July 2017)
Netgem accelerates its development in the ​cloud ​and
proposes a public share buyback offer of €25 million


Strategy and Outlook

The activity throughout the year should confirm the trends observed in the first half, with the confirmation of the strong performance in Europe, a return to normal in Asia and the first deliveries under license in Mexico, allowing the company to have a good visibility on its business to the end of the year. The
company will confirm in 2017 its return to profits initiated in 2015.

At IBC in September, the Company will present a new partnership program around Diamond​, its virtual set-top box platform. The main objective of this program is to enable the company to strengthen its indirect sales presence among operators aiming to move their historic IPTV offer to the cloud.

The transition to the Microsoft Azure cloud, underlying the Diamond ​platform, improves the mutualisation of the innovation effort between customers. As a consequence, the company is able to continue expanding the scope of services offered on its platform - TV, video, music, connected home - without a significant increase in R&D effort.


Activity, results and financial position -  first half of 2017:

The first half of 2017 was characterized by a very good performance with our European customers, all of
which are continuing to recruit new subscribers to their entertainment offerings built on Netgem’s platform.
The product offering for European customers continues to strengthen thanks to the increasing penetration
of the virtual set-top-box platform (Diamond) ​and the first positive feedback for the Soundbox​ solution.
Soundbox ​combines the Diamond ​virtual set-top-box software with an enhanced version of a soundbar
designed with specialist audio partners. This unique system combines audio and video services within a
single application and a single device for all screens and rooms in a home. Netgem's Telco customers
see it as a way to differentiate their offers, increase their income and reduce their capex since the system
no longer requires set-top boxes. The consumer gains an innovative solution offering maximum simplicity,
limiting the number of devices, applications and remote controls necessary to implement a complete
digital entertainment system.
Netgem also announced two new market gains in the Middle East European region during the past six
months, in particular the opening of the German market where Netgem intends to strengthen its position
in the months and years ahead.
This performance in Europe has offset a temporary slowdown in Asia and the impact of the transition to
software licenses in Mexico.

For the six months ended June 30, 2017, Netgem announces a consolidated revenue of € 32.9 million

and a gross profit of € 12.7 million. Revenue and gross profit for the period were impacted by the strategic

agreement for software license signed with ZTE and Totalplay in Mexico.

The participation in Vitis (service provider of La Fibre VideoFutur) is not included anymore in the

consolidation perimeter for 2017, contrary to 2016. If Vitis had not been consolidated in 2016, the turnover

and the gross profit for H1 2016 would have amounted to respectively € 36.7 million and € 14.0 million .

Operating income in the first half of the year reached € 3.1 million, confirming the solid return to

profitability observed in 2016.

After taking account of an income tax charge of € 0.9 million, and the share of losses under the equity

method of € 0.8 million for Vitis, the Group recorded a net profit of € 1.3 million for the period.

The sales momentum in our Vitis participation is materializing. The triple-play "La Fibre Videofutur"

service is now available on an addressable park of 318,000 fiber plugs, expected to increase by 180,000

additional plugs in the second half of the year. The capital contributions of Caisse des Dépôts and

Océinde took place as planned during the semester to finance marketing investments.

The Group's net cash position reached € 30.1 million, down € 2.7 million in the first half. The Group held

7.9% of its capital in treasury at end of June 2017.

SOURCE:
http://www.netgem.com/datas/media/1501324007_PR-UK_ResultsH12017.pdf

Netgem SoundBox proposition “resonates” in the UK market...

Good to see Netgem #SoundBox proposition “resonates” in the UK market.

Come to Netgem for the original, bringing together entertainment as one...!

The ORIGINAL:

Allows consumers to search for and access all of their entertainment, irrespective of platform or service, intuitively and in one place

Delivers a world first connected entertainment experience - the first of a range of connected lifestyle devices powered by Netgem

SoundBox can be used to boost TV propositions from driving smart multiroom to family bundle adoption to targeting high value customers

“The combination of video and music has huge potential for Connected Entertainment and Telecom Service Providers. The SoundBox is a big step to unify the entertainment experience in the smart home.”
Nigel Walley, Decipher Media

Sources:
(28 jul 2017) http://www.wired.co.uk/article/sky-soundbox-release-date-price-specs-devialet

https://twitter.com/Netgem/status/891038665870368768

NETGEM: The Future of Broadcasting ()

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The Future of Broadcasting

The leading event for the TV industry

The Waldorf Hilton, London 

Mobile TV is key today but only to complement the main screen:

OTT premium content is key for user base & revenue

@NETIA_SA hybrid TV #hbbtv example @MF_Broadcasting

Bringing music & video together 

with a simplified experience - Soundbox: 

Linear consumption is decreasing as younger generation prefers visual content & simplicity in navigation, says MD of @Netgem. 

Content & simplicity drive usage, not apps' says @Sthevenot:

OTT premium content is key for user base & revenue 

@NETIA_SA hybrid TV #hbbtv example 

Voice control is adding a new dimension to the TV experience: