Peter Neuman named Vice President of Asia Pacific Sales to expand the Company’s regional initiatives 

October 1, 2020 — San Jose, CA — Minerva Networks, the leading provider of management platforms for the delivery of advanced television services, today announced it is expanding its presence in Asia as demand for video services is expected to grow to $66B over the next five years. To address this market opportunity Minerva has hired Peter Neuman as Vice President of Sales for Asia Pacific. Peter will help guide regional operators planning to deploy next generation video services.

“Our customers in the region are signaling rapidly changing market dynamics for pay TV,” said Todd Clayton, Chief Commercial Officer at Minerva. “Global growth of streaming services is putting pressure on traditional TV operators to enhance their video offerings. The region’s investments in 5G infrastructure also opens up opportunities for Minerva as mobile operators will need innovative platforms to power premium and ad-sponsored video services.”

“Having worked closely with Minerva for several years, I have witnessed firsthand how their platforms enable innovative video services while also greatly reducing time to market,” said Peter Neuman. “Minerva 10 is ideally suited for the Asian market where low upfront costs, rapid deployment and flexible business models are key for operators to succeed.”

Peter joins Minerva Networks from Anevia where he served as the Vice President of Sales for APAC. Over the years Peter has served in senior executive roles for global operators and leading technology providers Including Irdeto, ATX Networks, Liberty Global, DIRECTV Latin America, and Hughes Aircraft International. 

About Minerva Networks

Minerva is the leading provider of management platforms for the delivery of next-generation television services. Over 300 operators worldwide have deployed Minerva’s solutions to power advanced entertainment services that delight millions of subscribers. Minerva enables operators and content providers to transform their video offerings and deliver unique experiences anywhere and on any device. For more information, please visit www.minervanetworks.com

Press Release – Minerva Networks Scales Presence in Asia

Dundas, ON, September 23, 2020 – Clearcable had announced that it is expanding its Video Services business to include a next generation user experience with the addition of the Minerva Networks IPTV platform. The addition of the Minerva Networks comprehensive media management IPTV solution will allow Clearcable to expand its current video offering to include new features and expanded device options. Clearcable already powers a number of video services for operators in Canada including hospitality applications, web-streaming, IPTV and federated video portals through their state-of-the-art data center and comprehensive content distribution network.

“As a result of our current position of actively supporting advanced video delivery options for Canadian service providers, and our relationships with the premier transport, network and content providers, Clearcable further solidifies our position as the premier, white-label, end to end video service provider for small and mid-sized Canadian service providers”, stated Paul Osmond, Clearcable Director, Content Distribution. “We look forward to expanding our base of customers who want to offer a modern video service, on the latest generation of devices at an affordable and manageable level”, he added.

“The fact that nearly two-thirds of Canada’s population enjoys digital video services, almost twice as much as the worldwide average, represents a great opportunity for Clearcable as they address the evolving needs of regional operators” said Randy Osborne, SVP Worldwide Sales at Minerva Networks. “Our team is committed to powering services that delight subscribers and we are excited to be working closely with Clearcable to further transform their video offerings and deliver unique entertainment experiences.”

Despite significant challenges that have resulted from the COVID-19 crisis, Clearcable continues to provide the exceptional level of support that their customers have grown accustomed to, and with video and TV offerings playing a vital role with more people staying at home, service provider video services have once again become front and center. “Now’s the time to build the services and value that will propel your TV business for the long haul”, Osmond noted.

For more information regarding Clearcable’s video services or about this release, contact Paul Osmond at posmond@clearcable.ca or 905.667.3909 x 259

About Minerva Networks:
For the past twenty years we have been working passionately to transform the television experience. As an IPTV pioneer, we have built the foundations for the next-generation of television. Our recent acquisition of TOK.tv, with its leading artificial intelligence and communication technologies, has uniquely positioned us to shape the future of television. Together with our partners we are changing the way millions of people entertain and inform themselves, leading to a better and more united world.

About Clearcable:
Clearcable™ is a specialized telecommunications technical consulting firm focused on the needs of service providers by developing new business revenue streams, maintaining existing infrastructure, and proposing new advancements in telecommunications sectors globally. Clearcable™ provides assessment and strategy consulting, complex network architecture and high-level design, logical and physical design, implementation and network deployments, cabling, project management, training and ongoing network management and support services.

Clearcable Expands Hosted IPTV Services with TVC/Minerva Networks

Former Corporate Controller returns to lead the Company’s global finance operations

San Jose, CA – September 17, 2020 –  Minerva Networks, the leading provider of service management platforms for the delivery of advanced television services, today announced that Mike Davies has re-joined the Company as its new Chief Financial Officer. Mike will take over from retiring CFO John Doerner to lead Minerva’s worldwide accounting, human resources, information technology and facilities departments. Mike previously served as Minerva’s Corporate Controller.

“We are very excited to welcome Mike back to Minerva,” said Mauro Bonomi, Minerva’s CEO. “Mike’s strong financial background and prior experience at Minerva will enable him to come up to speed quickly and have an immediate impact.”

“The pay television landscape is changing quickly and I see Minerva as being uniquely positioned to take advantage of the new trends in video entertainment,” said Mike. “Minerva has responded effectively to major market changes over the years by focusing on customers’ needs and embracing new technologies that bring innovative services to subscribers worldwide. I am looking forward to working with everyone on the team to drive rapid business growth.”

Mike has provided financial stewardship at Silicon Valley companies for over 25 years. He has held executive level positions with Kumo, Cohere Technologies, and Entrisphere (acquired by Ericsson, where Mike led the finance function for multiple wireline product divisions). Mike holds a B.Sc. in Mathematical Sciences from the University of Durham in the UK.

About Minerva Networks

Minerva is the leading provider of management platforms for the delivery of next-generation television services. Over 300 operators worldwide have deployed Minerva’s solutions to power advanced entertainment services that delight millions of subscribers. Minerva enables operators and content providers to transform their video offerings and deliver unique experiences anywhere and on any device. For more information, please visit www.minervanetworks.com

Press Release – Mike Davies Joins Minerva as Chief Financial Officer

A-LIVE chooses Minerva to deliver unique live social streaming experiences

September 10, 2020 – San Jose, CA – Minerva Networks, the leading provider of management platforms for the delivery of next-generation television services, today announced an integration with A-LIVE, a European supplier of services for virtual concerts.

The two companies have assembled a disruptive solution for concert promoters that allows fans to enjoy new engaging virtual experiences. Innovative features for virtual concert goers include:

• Invite friends to, talk, chat, share sound effects and take group selfies and post on social media while watching a live streamed concert.
• Contribute background visual and audio content to the performance, enabling fans to “see themselves on stage” and the artist to “feel” the crowd.
• Chat one-on-one with the artist after the performance and record the conversation for social sharing.

Harnessing Minerva’s Watch Together platform, A-LIVE recently powered the highly anticipated Heroes concert at the Arena in Verona, Italy where 42 top Italian artists performed live to benefit the COVID-19 Fund for Music. More than 39,000 tickets were sold with approximately 3,500 people in the Arena and the rest attending virtually with the A-LIVE applications. During the concert tens of thousands of selfies were taken and shared with the Minerva platform and thousands of user generated images were displayed on the application ticker and on stage. Virtual attendees also contributed more than 50,000 sounds in the form of applause, howls of excitement, and more.

Next, on September 11, A-LIVE will power a virtual concert featuring Lacuna Coil, a popular Italian band.

“In the age of social distancing, concert promoters need to find new engaging ways to bring live music to people,” said Fabrizio Capobianco, Chief Innovation Officer at Minerva. “In partnership with A-LIVE we are able to deliver disruptive functionality that transforms virtual concerts worldwide and enables new experiences for both artists and fans.”

Following the Heroes concert, Riccardo Luna, a reporter from La Repubblica, Italy’s most prominent newspaper, commented on the event by stating, “When last Spring we wrote that the lockdown might turn out to be an opportunity to change things, we were right. Somebody has actually managed to do it.”

“New delivery mechanisms will shape the future of concerts, theater, sports, and other live events,” said Alex Braga, A-LIVE CEO. “Together with Minerva we have managed to deliver a groundbreaking solution that gives performers new exciting ways to engage with fans.”

Concert promoters can find more information at www.alivemusic.tv.  Video service operators interested in learning how Watch Together can enhance their service offering can contact Minerva at marketingteam@minervanetworks.com.

About Minerva Networks

Minerva is the leading provider of management platforms for the delivery of next-generation television services. Over 300 operators worldwide have deployed Minerva’s solutions to power advanced entertainment services that delight millions of subscribers. Minerva enables operators and content providers to transform their video offerings and deliver unique experiences anywhere and on any device. For more information, please visit www.minervanetworks.com

Press Release – Minerva Networks Transforms Virtual Concert Experience with Watch Together Platform