Octopus Media Technology
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Octopus Media Technology is a London
based company that provides an Online Video Platform (OVP) for professional use. It was Founded in 2006 by Andrew Eborn who now acts as CEO, with the aim of improving the quality of streaming video, available to commercial companies. While a relatively small company Octopus has accumulated a number of globally recognized clients such as The Independent
, Thomas Cook TV, Total Sports Asia, Naver, and G2. Charities Octopus provide hosting and streaming services for include Macmillan Cancer Support
and Shine.
In March 2008, Octopus signed a deal with Thomas Cook
to host, upload, and provide a player for Thomas Cook TV.
In July 2009, following a distribution deal between OctopusMT and The Press Association, The Independent
launched an online UK video news service provided by octopus.
AmberFin and Octopus Media Technology announced in 2009 plans for a new strategic partnership designed to maximize the value of online video and media content.
In January 2010 Octopus expanded into Korea opening up an office and providing services for a number of Korean companies including Naver Korea's biggest search engine.
OctopusMT is an official supplier to England 2018, supporting England’s bid to host the 2018 World Cup.
London
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based company that provides an Online Video Platform (OVP) for professional use. It was Founded in 2006 by Andrew Eborn who now acts as CEO, with the aim of improving the quality of streaming video, available to commercial companies. While a relatively small company Octopus has accumulated a number of globally recognized clients such as The Independent
The Independent
The Independent is a British national morning newspaper published in London by Independent Print Limited, owned by Alexander Lebedev since 2010. It is nicknamed the Indy, while the Sunday edition, The Independent on Sunday, is the Sindy. Launched in 1986, it is one of the youngest UK national daily...
, Thomas Cook TV, Total Sports Asia, Naver, and G2. Charities Octopus provide hosting and streaming services for include Macmillan Cancer Support
Macmillan Cancer Support
Macmillan Cancer Support is one of the largest British charities and provides specialist health care, information and financial support to people affected by cancer....
and Shine.
History
Founded in 2006 by Andrew Eborn who now acts as CEO,In March 2008, Octopus signed a deal with Thomas Cook
Thomas Cook
Thomas Cook of Melbourne, Derbyshire, England founded the travel agency that is now Thomas Cook Group.- Early days :...
to host, upload, and provide a player for Thomas Cook TV.
In July 2009, following a distribution deal between OctopusMT and The Press Association, The Independent
The Independent
The Independent is a British national morning newspaper published in London by Independent Print Limited, owned by Alexander Lebedev since 2010. It is nicknamed the Indy, while the Sunday edition, The Independent on Sunday, is the Sindy. Launched in 1986, it is one of the youngest UK national daily...
launched an online UK video news service provided by octopus.
AmberFin and Octopus Media Technology announced in 2009 plans for a new strategic partnership designed to maximize the value of online video and media content.
In January 2010 Octopus expanded into Korea opening up an office and providing services for a number of Korean companies including Naver Korea's biggest search engine.
OctopusMT is an official supplier to England 2018, supporting England’s bid to host the 2018 World Cup.