Author: PlayBox Technology

We wanted to take a moment out to wish a very happy holiday season to all of our customers, collaborators, partners and suppliers across the world. Thank you all for supporting us throughout 2020, and we look forward to continue strengthening our relationships into 2021 and beyond. However you choose to celebrate this year, we…
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Traditionally, religious organisations and houses of worship have invariably brought people together, shaped inclusive communities and provided safe spaces for individuals to share and practice their beliefs. As 2020 bought a wave of change for many communities, the landscape for houses of worship have had to adjust. Developments in technology have meant that religious organisations…
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2020 has been like no other – the COVID 19 pandemic has caused unprecedented change for consumers, businesses, and communities alike on a global scale. Despite lockdown measures causing many to remain within their homes, prompting an increase in free time and rising media and TV intake, the broadcast media industry still felt the effects…
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If you know PlayBox, you’ll know we’re obsessed with OTT. Our customer base and partners have, throughout 2020, been embracing the OTT revolution. We’ve been incredibly privileged to have helped some of our most valued customers in creating innovative on-demand platforms and all new ways of delivering enriching content to their audience. Of course, this doesn’t…
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Hatfield, UK, 19/11/20 – With the world taking on a number of unprecedented challenges caused by the Coronavirus pandemic, educational institutions have had to pivot incredibly quickly into creating robust remote learning and e-learning content for students. In Uzbekistan, the Ministry of Public Education has set up a number of initiatives using our TitleBox solution to…
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LONDON, UK, 19/11/20 – It’s been a rollercoaster year for everyone involved in our industry. We’re grateful to organisations, like the IABM, who chose to embrace change and drive innovation during these times, for the benefit of its member base. The IABM 2020 Awards celebrate the accomplishments and creativity of like minded talent within the broadcasting industry.…
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Throughout 2020, it has been clear to see that many aspects of our society have been substantially altered and put on hold. To tide us over, the need for fresh and innovative online entertainment perseveres. Over the past months, few industries have been as thrilling and fast-paced as the developing Esports industry. Guild Esports, an…
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At PlayBox Technology UK, we remain committed to doing everything we can to lessen the profound effects of COVID-19 on the broadcast and media communities. As part of this, we’re pleased to offer 0% interest monthly repayments for 12 months on all Channel in a Box ‘Turnkey’ system purchases until the end of January 2021 for all…
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 By Ben Gunkel, Chief Commercial Officer, PlayBox Technology  In my view, imitations often get a bad rap — from Elvis Presley impersonators and fake designer handbags, to technologies that are ‘just like the real thing’. Of course I’m not condoning imitators; imitators or imitations don’t necessarily mean that you, as an original brand, are losing…
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As the ‘Streaming Wars’ continue to disrupt the wider broadcasting industry, it’s a race to the top for traditional broadcasters and content providers who are expanding their offering into the OTT space.  HBO Max broke into the US in May and BritBox expanded into the UK last year. Quibi launched in March of this year,…
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