Day: September 1, 2023

AI-Media et Middleman annoncent un partenariat d’insertion publicitaire

BROOKLYN, État de New York, 01 sept. 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — AI-Media et Middleman Software, Inc., grand fournisseur de solutions de messagerie SCTE 104 et 35, ont joint leurs forces afin d’offrir aux diffuseurs une puissante solution de messagerie unifiée SCTE 104/35 pour les workflows de production en direct.

AdIT : AdIT Live de Middleman Software révolutionne la génération de messages SCTE 104 et 35 en temps réel, permettant la monétisation d’événements live direct-to-stream sans système d’automatisation de la diffusion.

Alta : Alta Caption Encoder Software d’AI-Media permet l’intégration de légendes et sous-titres en direct ainsi que l’injection de messages SCTE 104/35 dans des environnements de production vidéo IP en direct, ce qui en fait un choix évident pour les diffuseurs.

Une architecture simplifiée

De par l’intégration fluide d’AdIT Live et Alta, les diffuseurs peuvent automatiquement gérer et injecter n’importe quels messages SCTE 104 et 35 directement dans des streams de transport MPEG et ST 2110, aux côtés de données d’intégration de sous-titres et de légendes. Aucun composant supplémentaire n’est requis dans la chaîne de signal.

De multiple profils dans un seul stream

AdIT Live et Alta Software prennent en charge l’intégralité de la norme SCTE 104/35, offrant des capacités avancées qui aident les diffuseurs. Une fonction notable est la capacité à acheminer de multiples « streams » de messages SCTE 104/35 distincts vers des destinataires individuels via le même stream vidéo en tirant parti des valeurs d’index DPI PID pour identifier les services uniques, assurant une distribution efficace et parallèle sans gaspillage de bande passante.

Cette solution combinée simplifie et améliore les workflows de production en direct pour fournir aux diffuseurs un contrôle et une flexibilité sans précédent leur permettant de maximiser les revenus publicitaires à l’échelle.

James Heliker, PDG de Middleman, a déclaré : « Nous sommes ravis de faire équipe avec AI-Media pour offrir une solution moderne et complète destinée a la production en direct de messages SCTE 104/35. Notre collaboration établit une nouvelle référence pour le secteur, dotant les diffuseurs d’un contrôle, d’une flexibilité et de capacités de monétisation supérieurs dans leurs productions en direct. »

Bill McLaughlin, directeur produits chez AI-Media, commente ainsi ce partenariat : « Nos systèmes Alta ont acquis une notoriété importante parmi les grands réseaux de diffusion traditionnels et chaînes sportives OTT de premier plan mondial, et ce en raison de leur flexibilité exceptionnelle pour l’injection de déclencheurs SCTE en temps réel dans des workflows SMPTE-2110 ou compressés. Cependant, beaucoup de nos clients ont du mal à emplir ces messages déclencheurs de données live détaillées à partir d’autres sources de veille économique.

Pour relever ce défi, nous avons fait équipe avec Middleman afin d’intégrer son système AdIT pour offrir une couche d’intégration optimisant les avantages en termes d’automatisation et de monétisation de contenu d’une solution SCTE-35 complète de bout en bout. En combinant AdIT et Alta, le système déclencheur peut transcender la signalisation on/off traditionnelle, dévoilant une multitude de possibilités. Nous sommes impatients de travailler avec Middleman sur ce projet, ainsi que dans le cadre de futures collaborations. »

À propos d’AI-Media

Fondée en Australie en 2003, la société technologique AI-Media est un leader mondial des solutions de traduction, de transcription et de sous-titrage enregistrés et en direct. La société aide les principaux diffuseurs, entreprises et organismes gouvernementaux du monde à assurer des sous-titrages de haute précision, sécurisés et rentables via sa solution de sous-titrage automatique LEXI optimisée par l’IA. Des sous-titres LEXI sont livrés sur des millions d’écran à travers le monde grâce à la gamme d’encodeurs de sous-titrage d’AI-Media et à son réseau iCap Cloud – le réseau de livraison de sous-titres le plus grand et le plus sécurisé au monde. À l’échelle mondiale, AI-Media livre plus de 8 millions de minutes de contenu multimédia en direct et enregistré chaque mois. AI-Media est cotée à la bourse australienne (ASX : AIM). Pour de plus amples informations, rendez-vous sur le site AI-Media.tv.

À propos de Middleman

Depuis sa création en 2017, Middleman Software, Inc. se trouve au premier plan pour ce qui est de révolutionner les workflows médiatiques par l’automatisation. La société s’est démarquée comme un fournisseur majeur de technologies de monétisation publicitaire avancées, offrant des capacités révolutionnaires aux grands réseaux et groupes de stations. Son produit phare, AdIT, automatise la génération de messages SCTE 104 et 35 afin que les diffuseurs puissent mettre en œuvre une insertion publicitaire dynamique et précise à l’image près sur leurs feeds OTT, et ce en toute fluidité. Avec AdIT, les diffuseurs bénéficient de bien meilleurs revenus sans perturber leurs opérations de diffusion existantes. Pour en savoir plus sur Middleman Software, Inc. et AdIT, veuillez vous rendre sur Middleman.tv.

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Contact auprès des médias :
Fiona Habben
Responsable sénior du marketing mondial
Fiona.habben@ai-media.tv

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AI-Media e Middleman Anunciam Parceria de Inclusão de Anúncios

BROOKLYN, N.Y., Sept. 01, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — A AI-Media e a Middleman Software, Inc., fornecedora líder de soluções de mensagens SCTE 104 e 35, uniram forças para oferecer às emissoras uma poderosa solução unificada de mensagens SCTE 104/35 para fluxos de trabalho de produção ao vivo.

AdIT: O AdIT Live da Middleman Software revoluciona a geração de mensagens SCTE 104 e 35 em tempo real, permitindo a monetização de eventos ao vivo diretamente para streaming, onde um sistema de automação de playout não é necessário.

Alta: O software Alta Caption Encoder da AI-Media integra legendas ocultas, legendagem e injeção de mensagens SCTE 104/35 ao vivo em ambientes de produção de vídeo IP ao vivo, tornando-o uma escolha natural para as emissoras.

Arquitetura Simplificada

Através da integração perfeita do AdIT Live com o Alta, as emissoras podem gerar e injetar automaticamente quaisquer mensagens SCTE 104 e 35 diretamente nos fluxos de transporte ST 2110 e MPEG, juntamente com dados de legendagem e legendagem. Nenhum componente adicional na cadeia de sinal é necessário.

Vários Perfis em Uma Única Transmissão

Os softwares AdIT Live e Alta são totalmente compatíveis com o padrão SCTE 104/35, oferecendo recursos avançados que capacitam as emissoras. Uma característica notável é a capacidade de roteação de vários “fluxos” de mensagens SCTE 104/35 distintas para destinatários individuais através do mesmo fluxo de vídeo, aproveitando os valores do índice PID DPI para identificação de serviços exclusivos, garantindo distribuição eficiente e paralela sem desperdício de largura de banda.

Esta solução conjunta simplifica e aprimora os fluxos de trabalho de produção ao vivo para fornecer às emissoras controle e flexibilidade sem precedentes para maximizar a receita de publicidade em escala.

James Heliker, CEO da Middleman, disse: “Estamos muito contentes com a nossa parceria com a AI-Media para fornecimento de uma solução abrangente e moderna para mensagens SCTE 104/35 para produção ao vivo. Nossa colaboração estabelece uma nova referência para a indústria, capacitando as emissoras com recursos avançados de controle, flexibilidade e monetização das suas produções ao vivo.”

Bill McLaughlin, Diretor de Produto da AI-Media, comentou sobre a parceria: “Nossos sistemas Alta ganharam popularidade significativa entre as grandes redes de transmissão tradicionais e os canais esportivos OTT líderes mundiais devido à sua flexibilidade única na injeção de gatilhos SCTE em tempo real em fluxos de trabalho compactados ou SMPTE-2110. No entanto, muitos dos nossos clientes se empenham para preencher essas mensagens de gatilho com dados detalhados em tempo real de outras fontes de inteligência de negócios.

Para enfrentar esse desafio, fizemos uma parceria com a Middleman para incorporar seu sistema AdIT para oferecer uma camada de integração que otimiza as vantagens de automação e monetização de conteúdo de uma solução SCTE-35 completa de ponta a ponta. Ao combinar p AdIT com a Alta, o sistema de disparo pode transcender a sinalização liga/desliga tradicional, revelando uma infinidade de possibilidades. Estamos prontos para trabalhar em parceria com a Middleman nesta colaboração e em colaborações futuras.”

Sobre a AI-Media

Fundada na Austrália em 2003, a empresa de tecnologia AI-Media é líder global de soluções de legendagem transcrição e tradução ao vivo e gravadas. A empresa ajuda as principais emissoras, empresas e agências governamentais do mundo a garantir alta precisão, segurança e custo-benefício por meio da sua solução de legendagem automática LEXI com tecnologia de IA. As legendas LEXI são entregues a milhões de telas em todo o mundo através da gama de codificadores de legendas da AI-Media e sua iCap Cloud Network – a maior e mais segura rede de entrega de legendas do mundo. A AI-Media entrega mais de 8 milhões de minutos de mídia ao vivo e gravada mensalmente em todo o mundo. A AI-Media é negociada na Bolsa de Valores da Austrália (ASX: AIM. Para mais informação, visite AI-Media.tv.

Sobre a Middleman

Desde a sua criação em 2017, a Middleman Software, Inc. tem estado na vanguarda da revolução dos fluxos de trabalho de mídia por meio da automação. A empresa emergiu como provedora líder de tecnologias avançadas de monetização de anúncios, oferecendo recursos de ponta para as principais redes e grupos de estações. Seu principal produto, o AdIT, automatiza a geração de mensagens SCTE 104 e 35 para que as emissoras possam implementar perfeitamente a inserção dinâmica de anúncios com precisão de quadros nos seus feeds OTT. Com o AdIT, as emissoras alcançam receitas substancialmente mais altas sem interrupção das operações de transmissão existentes. Para mais informações sobre a Middleman Software, Inc. e AdIT, visite Middleman.tv.

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Contato com a Mídia:
Fiona Habben
Gerente Sênior de Marketing – Global
Fiona.habben@ai-media.tv

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Major Boakye-Djan (RTD) dies at age 81-Abrofohene family announces

The Abrofohene family in the Jaman South District of the Bono Region has announced the death of Osahene Major Kojo Boakye-Djan (RTD), who was the official spokesperson of the erstwhile Armed Forces Revolutionary Council (AFRC).

Mr. Godfred Boakye-Djan, a nephew of Major Boakye-Djan (RTD) and Press Secretary to the Abrohene Family, told the Ghana News Agency in Tema that he died at age 81 on Wednesday, August 30, 2023, at the 37 Military Hospital.

He said until his death, he was the Abusiapayin of the family, adding that the family will announce other details in due time.

He added that all necessary arrangements would be duly communicated to the public after consultations and meetings.

In March 2022, the military cum politician launched his book title, ‘Beyond Fear and Power’, which was authored by Mr. Korletey Jorbua Obuadey and captured his pioneering journey from the village to the city and back.’

Major Boakye-Djan (RTD) worked as a journalist with the Daily Graphic and Ghanaian Times and was also the D Company Commander of the fifth Battalion of Infantry prior to the June 4, 1979, coup d’état in Ghana.

Source: Ghana News Agency

Advocacy groups intensify efforts to action against poverty

The Global Call to Action Against Poverty (GCAP-Ghana), a network of civil society organisations across the world, has held its 2023 National People’s Assembly as part of a consultative process in Accra.

The event, among others, is to address problems encountered at the local levels, help move the Sustainable Development Goas (SDGs) into real life for everyone and to identify marginalised groups in communities, constituencies and at the national levels.

Ghana’s People’s Assembly, as part of the Global Week to Act for SDGs scheduled to take place from September 10 to 25, 2023, mobilised its members from Abibinsroma Foundation and the

Global Neighbourhood Healthcare Development Organisation (GloNeHDO), to discuss the SDGs Mid-Point to demand an end to poverty and hunger.

It brought community leaders fact-to-face with the people to hear and respond to their demands, invite voices that have historically been marginalised in decision-making and public polices and civil society organisations (CSOs)to make demands.

It was on the theme: ‘SDGs Mid-Point and Global Justice’ and attended by stakeholders, CSOs and waste management groups such as the Assorted Waste Alliance and Divine Group International.

Some of the key demands they made were the call to end ‘Poverty and Hunger, Extreme inequalities in the communities and worsened family’s conditions by the COVID pandemic, as well as the future threat of climate change.’

Others were end to ‘High inflation and the effects of wars on communities in the world, Global justice including universal social protection, and Tax and debt justice for developing countries.’

Mr Benjamin Lartey, the Chief Executive Officer of GloNeHDO, who chaired the function in an interview with the Ghana News Agency said the meeting was an avenue for participants to identify problems and concerns.

It was also to enable them to analyse the structural causes, discuss and develop a set of demands and devise steps to address them.

He said Ghana had an obligation under the UN 17 SDGs, which called for action by all countries to develop in a global partnership.

Mr Lartey said the meeting recognised that ending poverty and other deprivations must go with strategies that would improve health and education, reduce inequalities while tackling climate change.

Madam Jane Amerley Oku, the Chief Executive Officer of Janok Foundation, a community-based organisation and a member of CONNIWAS, took participants through the 17 Goals to assist them in their service delivery in the communities.

Mr Hendrick Noble Kinnah, the Assemblyman for Odorna Electoral Area, expressed gratitude to the organisers for bringing the 2023 Ghana’s People’s Assembly to his community.

Source: Ghana News Agency

Angela Kyerematen-Jimoh accepted into Forbes Technology Council

Ms Angela Kyerematen-Jimoh, Microsoft’s National Digital Transformation Lead for Africa, has been accepted into Forbes Technology Council, an invitation-only community for world-class CIOs, CTOs, and technology executives.

She was selected by a review committee based on the depth and diversity of her experience.

The criteria for acceptance into the Council include a track record of successfully impacting business growth metrics, as well as personal and professional achievements and honours.

This is in a press release from the office of Ms Kyerematen-Jimoh copied to the Ghana News Agency.

According to the statement, she would have access to a variety of exclusive opportunities designed to help her reach peak professional influence as a member of the Council.

She would also connect and collaborate with other respected leaders in a private forum.

‘Ms. Kyerematen-Jimoh will also have the opportunity to share her expert insights in original articles and contribute to published Expert Panels alongside other experts on Forbes.com,’ the statement added.

The statement noted that she would also benefit from exclusive access to membership-branded marketing collateral, high-touch support from the Forbes Councils member concierge team, and complimentary membership in EXEC-the luxury hotel, travel, lifestyle, and business benefits programme.

Forbes Council is a collective of invitation-only communities created in partnership with Forbes and the expert community builders, who founded Young Entrepreneur Council (YEC).

In Forbes Council, exceptional business owners and leaders, come together with the people and resources that can help them thrive.

Source: Ghana News Agency

Ga Central MCE pledges to provide development to residents of Anyaa-Sowutuom

Mr Bashiru Kamara Mohammed, the Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) for Ga Central has assured traditional authorities of Anyaa-Sowutuom of continuous collaboration for the development of the area.

He said traditional authorities were indispensable in the overall scheme of things as far as achieving development objectives were concerned.

Mr Mohammed gave the assurance when he addressed the Chief and people of Sowutuom during their Annual Homowo Festival and exhibition.

The event was held by Nii Osabu Akwei Tibo I, the Chief of Sowutuom in collaboration with the Ga Central Municipal Assembly and the Greater Accra Regional National Commission on Culture.

Mr Mohammed acknowledged that the wide array of development projects in the community would not have been possible without the intervention and collaboration of the chief of the area, citing the example of government flagship programme Agenda 111.

He commended the chief for being instrumental in the progress of the area while promoting and maintaining peace among the people, stating that such a gesture brings about development.

The MCE called for the upholding of the Ghanaian festivals and cultural heritage, saying; ‘We cannot do away with our cultural traditions because it tightens the bond that exists between us as a society.’

Nii Akwei Tibo said the festival was held in a low key because of the mourning of the loss of the Queen Mother of the Ga State, Naa Dedei Omaedru III.

He called on all to come on board to quicken the pace of development to improve their living conditions while assuring the Assembly of cooperation on all fronts to move the area to the next level.

Mr Eric Ohene-Larbi, the Greater Accra Deputy Regional Director of the National Commission on Culture urged the people to showcase their unique cultural identity as Ghanaians to the world and that ‘A nation that undermines its true cultural values and unique identity is bound to disintegrate with time.’

He called on the traditional authorities to use festival occasions to resolve grievances among and chart a new path towards unity and development.

Madam Mary Dagbah, the Municipal Director of the National Commission for Civic Education sensitized the people on the upcoming limited voter registration exercise for the District Assembly Elections slated for December 19, 2023.

She urged all eligible voters to visit the National Identification Authority offices and register and use with their Ghana Card for that purpose.

Numo Guan, the Chief Priest of Sowutuom, prayed for God’s protection and the success of the people.

There was an exhibition of Ghanaian local foods, traditional wear, artefacts, handicrafts, among others including free health screening.

Source: Ghana News Agency

Western Regional team of journalists to be empowered by M-CODe

To guarantee that coverage of open defecation is expanded, the Media Coalition Against Open Defecation (M-CODe) will host a three-day empowerment forum for journalists in the Western Region from Wednesday, September 6, to Friday, September 8.

According to a news release from Mr. Francis Ameyibor, M-CODe National Convenor, the three-day empowerment event is part of the ‘M-CODe 2023 Anti-Open Defecation Nationwide Advocacy efforts supported by World Vision Ghana.

The Regional Coordinating Council, Environmental Health Department, Ghana Education Service, Ghana Health Service, Community Water and Sanitation Agency, Department of Community Development, Department of Gender, and the National Commission for Civic Education are among the organisations that Mr. Ameyibor emphasised as additional stakeholders in addition to the media.

The three-day event would also include participation from other parties, including Regional Environmental Officers, the Environmental Protection Agency, CONIWAS, Kings Hall Media, World Vision, and members of civil society organisations.

Others are Regional Officers from the Environmental Protection Agency, the Ministry of Sanitation, and the Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development, among others, who work to revive and maintain the activism to alter the rules and build a society free of open defecation.

As part of national efforts to put an end to the practise, M-CODe believed that empowerment through capacity building, connecting key players in the battle against open defecation, and developing a forum to expose communities still engaging in the practice were all important.

He mentioned the public awareness campaign towards the global aim of eliminating open defecation by 2030 and the empowering of media, who serve as important partners to revitalise locally.

M-CODe acknowledges Sustainable Development Goal Six, which calls for a significant increase in toilet use, stating that ‘open defecation is an affront to the dignity, health, and well-being, especially of girls and women’.

The Media Coalition Against Open Defecation reiterated its called on the corporate world to support the national efforts to end open defecation, which also required investment in the construction, maintenance, and use of latrines and other basic services.

Source: Ghana News Agency

Newmont committed to building capacity of local businesses, Manager

The Newmont Ghana Gold Limited has reassured its commitment to enhancing the capacity of local businesses to create employment opportunities in its host communities.

Mr Samuel Osei, Manager of Communications and External Relations, Ahafo South and North Mines, gave the assurance when he was speaking at a media workshop organised by the company at Abesim near Sunyani, saying that objective could be achieved through the implementation of programmes such as the Enhanced Local Procurement Programme (ELPP) and other local content opportunities.

The workshop brought together selected journalists of both the private and state media from the Ahafo and Bono Regions to update them on the company’s Ahafo North Project with focus among others on information regarding the project’s status and stakeholder collaboration.

Mr Osei said the company recognised the importance of supporting local economies and believes that investing in local businesses could contribute to sustainable development and create long-term value for both the company and the communities.

He announced the Ahafo North project was expected to generate approximately 1,800 jobs during the construction phase and 550 direct jobs during its operation, saying Newmont had committed to gradually recruit up to 53 per cent of its workforce from the immediate host communities as part of an employment agreement signed between the company and its host communities.

The Ahafo North Project, Mr Osei emphasized would contribute to Ghana’s revenue generation through taxes, royalties, fees, and community development.

He mentioned the project had also established various skills development opportunities for locals, including construction workers’ training, apprenticeships, soft skills training, and curriculum vitae training.

According to him, those initiatives aimed to equip individuals with employable skills and increase their chances of securing job opportunities within and outside of Newmont.

He assured of Newmont’s support to local businesses, creating employment opportunities and contributing to the social and economic development of its host communities and therefore urged stakeholders to cooperate to ensure the success of the Ahafo North Project.

Mr Andries Havenga, Director of the Ahafo North Project, underscored the company’s understanding of mining as a long-term business that required commitments and investments spanning decades.

He explained that Newmont’s ability to effectively manage social, environmental, and political risks directly impacts its reputation, value creation and peaceful coexistence with communities and other stakeholders.

Mr Havenga expressed the company’s commitment to building relationships based on mutual respect and trust, contributing to social and economic development, improving living standards and reaping long-term benefits.

Mr David Johnson, Director of Communications and External Relations, shared that Newmont’s capital investment in the Ahafo North Project had increased from US$800 million to approximately US$1.2 billion.

He said the company had to deal with land access and compensation issues, management of unauthorised structures, highway diversion, resettlement negotiations and several other activities that had been challenging but equally rewarding.

Source: Ghana News Agency

Journalists urged to engage in regular exercise

President of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Comrade Chris Isiguzo, has advised members to engage in regular exercises to promote health alertness and fitness among practitioners.

Iziguzo made the call at a Walk for Health” and medical outreach for journalists, facilitated by the NUJ-FCT Council in partnership with Zeberced Group on Thursday in Abuja.

The News Agency of Nigeria reports that over 150 members of the NUJ-FCT engaged in the exercise from Berger junction at Utako District through Jabi District, Abuja.

The walk has Isiguzo and the Managing Director of Zeberced Group, Adil Kurt walking for about five kilometers.

Iziguzo described the walk as a ‘wealth package’ as exercises as a natural way to promotes healthy living.

He said that the exercises which aimed to promote healthy living, fitness and mental alertness among journalists would be accompanied by medical checks.

“Medical checks will be carried out on members to expose them to routine health engagements.

“Part of the packages of this engagement is of course the health walk which we had from Berger to the council office,” he said.

Source: News Agency of Nigeria

Chinese Yuan strengthens to 7. 1788 against dollar

The central parity rate of the Chinese currency renminbi, or the yuan, strengthened 23 pips to 7.1788 against the dollar on Friday, according to the China Foreign Exchange Trade System.

In China’s spot foreign exchange market, the yuan is allowed to rise or fall by two per cent from the central parity rate each trading day.

The central parity rate of the yuan against the dollar is based on a weighted average of prices offered by market makers before the opening of the interbank market each business day.

Source: News Agency of Nigeria