The Minerva platform brings significant improvements to the user experience, adds compelling new services and enables viewing on mobile and popular streaming media devices

November 21, 2019 – San Jose, CA – Minerva Networks, the leading provider of service management platforms for connected entertainment, announced today that Dhiraagu, the leading and largest provider of digital services in the Maldives, will use the Minerva 10 platform to power next generation television services for in home and mobile users.

“We are proud to bring the power of Minerva’s digital TV platform to provide unprecedented user experience, the best content available and the most advanced personalisation features to our Dhiraagu TV customers. With this enhancement customers will be able search, find and enjoy their favourite content, no matter their location or device. This is yet another example of Dhiraagu’s commitment to enrich lives through digital services, as the Maldives’ first nationwide IPTV Service provider” said Mahmoud Dasser, CMO of Dhiraagu.

Minerva’s platform enables operators to turn their video service into the best place for subscribers to find and enjoy the best content.  Service providers can easily re-configure the user experience, promote premium content and track analytics data to drive higher viewer engagement and satisfaction. In addition to linear and on-demand video offerings, Dhiraagu will add new services such as personalized recommendations, Catch-up and Restart TV, network-based Personal Video Recording (nDVR), and applications for streaming to mobile devices, media players and Smart TVs.

“We are excited that Dhiraagu has selected Minerva as the partner for their next generation video platform,” said Marco Bonomi, Vice President of EMEA Sales at Minerva. “With our market leading platform, we are confident Dhiraagu will be able to rapidly deploy advanced services and enjoy higher subscriber satisfaction and engagement.”

About Minerva

Minerva is the leading provider of service management solutions for the delivery of advanced pay television services. Over 300 operators worldwide have deployed Minerva’s software platforms to offer next-generation entertainment services to their subscribers. With Minerva, operators are able to quickly transform their Pay TV services to provide a unique user journey anywhere and on any device. For more information, please visit www.minervanetworks.com

About Dhiraagu

Dhiraagu is the leading telecom and digital services provider in the Maldives. With the Maldives’ most reliable network, covering all inhabited islands, resorts and industrial islands, Dhiraagu offers a comprehensive range of mobile, internet, data, fixed line, IPTV service as well as enterprise and managed service solutions across the country. For the past 31 years, the company has been at the forefront of ensuring that Maldivians make the most of the digital future by providing innovative and customized digital services. More information about Dhiraagu and the products and services, please visit http://www.dhiraagu.com.mv/

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The combination of the Minerva platform with the TOK.tv social network will redefine the television experience

September 3, 2019 – San Jose, CA – Minerva Networks, the leading provider of service management platforms for connected entertainment, announced today the acquisition of TOK.tv, the most deployed social network in sports.

TOK.tv, whose mission is to allow people to “never watch sports alone”, enables millions of soccer fans to enjoy their favorite games while interacting with friends. The TOK.tv service, embedded in the fan applications of major international teams like Real Madrid and Juventus, has been accessed by more than 40 million television viewers.

Together Minerva and TOK.tv are uniquely positioned to make television “social”, therefore driving consumer engagement and retention. With the TOK.tv integration, Minerva will enable exciting social interactions for any type of live or on-demand content. Minerva will also make the TOK.tv service available to sports teams, leagues, and media companies to add a compelling social dimension to their direct to consumer applications.

“In spite of the dramatic changes in the video industry, live TV still is unique in creating a powerful shared experience for sports, news, and major events,” said Mauro Bonomi, Minerva’s CEO. “The combination of social with the Minerva platform enhances the emotional excitement of sports and contest shows, and attracts an avid fan base.”

“Over the past seven years, TOK.tv has emerged as the #1 social network in sports. We are confident that our adoption will accelerate even further as we integrate our solution with Minerva’s leading platform. My team and I are looking forward to joining forces with Minerva to shape the future of television,” said Fabrizio Capobianco, TOK.tv co-founder and CEO, now Chief Innovation Officer at Minerva Networks.

About Minerva Networks

Minerva is the leading provider of service management solutions for the delivery of advanced television services. Over 300 operators worldwide have deployed Minerva’s software platforms to offer next-generation entertainment services to their subscribers. For more information, please visit www.minervanetworks.com

Media Contacts:

Matt Cuson

marketingteam@minervanetworks.com

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