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LiveOne’s PodcastOne Signs Binding LOI to Acquire Fantasy Guru
– Purchase Price 500-800K Shares in PodcastOne at $8
– Adds 24K Subscribers at $8+ ARPU
– Expect to be Immediately Accretive Adding $2.5+ Million Revenues and over $600k in EBITDA
– PodcastOne Enters Booming Fantasy Sports Market Valued at Over $20 Billion
– Brings Fantasy Guru’s 20 Expert Creators Across Radio/Podcasts and 300K Fans of Fantasy Sports
– Artificial Intelligence Including ChatGPT Powers Fantasy Guru to Assist in the Predictions of Player Props and Building of Effective Daily Fantasy Sports Lineups
LOS ANGELES, CA, June 26, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — via NewMediaWire — LiveOne (NASDAQ: LVO), an award-winning, creator-first, music, entertainment and technology platform, announced today that it has signed a binding letter of intent to acquire 100% of Guru Fantasy Sports, Inc. (FantasyGuru.com) in an all stock transaction with consideration payable in shares of PodcastOne. If the acquisition is consummated, LiveOne intends to integrate Fantasy Guru as part of PodcastOne’s business.
Fantasy Guru is one of the leading fantasy football fantasy sports services, delivering innovative strategies, predictions, and player projections using web-based tools since 1995. It distributes information digitally to its online paid subscribers. It also brings established relationships with numerous gaming brands and advertisers.
Fantasy Guru’s CEO, Rob Brink, said, “This represents an exceptional opportunity for Fantasy Guru to join PodcastOne’s amazing network. I’m thrilled to be working with Kit and the entire PodcastOne team who truly understand our industry and share our vision for the future.”
“PodcastOne is thrilled to enter the high-value fantasy sports market with this industry-leading brand. Fantasy Guru brings highly attractive subscription revenue which we plan to grow and augment with additional products and services,” says Kit Gray. “There are enormous revenue synergy opportunities associated with this transaction.”
Jeff Mans, Chief Content Officer of Fantasy Guru, echoing the excitement, said, “The benefits of this transaction are exciting. PodcastOne will be an outstanding place for Fantasy Guru to showcase its industry-leading talent.”
The binding letter of intent contemplates an all-stock transaction whereby the sellers of Fantasy Guru would receive shares of PodcastOne’s restricted common stock, subject to PodcastOne becoming a publicly trading company. The transaction is expected to be accretive to both revenue and cash flow of PodcastOne immediately upon closing. Fantasy Guru brings over 24,000 paying subscribers with a monthly ARPU greater than $8.
The completion of the acquisition is contingent upon the parties entering into a long-form definitive agreement, if desired by the parties, and due diligence review by both parties and the fulfillment of standard and other closing conditions. It is anticipated that the acquisition will be completed during the third quarter of the calendar year 2023.
About Guru Fantasy Reports, Inc.
Fantasy Guru Fantasy Guru is one of the oldest fantasy football fantasy sports services, delivering innovative strategies, predictions, and player projections using web-based tools since 1995. It distributes information digitally to its over 24,000 paying subscribers. Fantasy Guru is a portfolio company of Orange Capital Ventures GP, LP.
About LiveOne, Inc.
Headquartered in Los Angeles, California, LiveOne, Inc. (NASDAQ: LVO) (the “Company”) is an award-winning, creator-first, music, entertainment and technology platform focused on delivering premium experiences and content worldwide through memberships and live and virtual events. The Company’s wholly-owned subsidiaries include Slacker Radio, a membership music streaming service, and PodcastOne, which generates more than 2.3 billion downloads per year, 350+ hours distributed weekly, and 14M+ monthly unique listeners. Nearly all new Tesla EVs sold in the U.S. come with a paid membership to LiveOne’s Slacker Radio (that now includes PodcastOne) which is paid by Tesla. As of June 16, 2023, the Company has accrued a paid and free ad-supported membership base of approximately 3.1 million, including over 2.2 million paid members*. The Company was awarded Best Live Moment by Digiday for its “Social Gloves” PPV Event, and has been a finalist for 8 more awards, including Best Live Event, Best Virtual Event, Best Overall Social Media Excellence, and Best Original Programming from Cynopsis and Digiday. As of February 9, 2023, the Company has streamed over 2,900 artists, has a library of 30 million songs, 600 curated radio stations, over 300 podcasts/vodcasts, hundreds of pay-per-views, personalized merchandise, released music-related NFTs, and created a valuable connection between fans, brands, and bands. The Company’s other wholly-owned subsidiaries include PPVOne, Gramophone Media, Palm Beach Records, Custom Personalization Solutions, and LiveXLive, and the Company’s other majority-owned subsidiaries are Drumify and Splitmind. LiveOne is available on iOS, Android, Roku, Apple TV, Amazon Fire, and through OTT, STIRR, and XUMO. For more information, visit liveone.com and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube and Twitter at @liveone.
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* Included in the total number of paid members for the reported periods are certain members which are the subject of a contractual dispute. LiveOne is currently not recognizing revenue related to these members.
Additional Information and Where to Find It
In connection with PodcastOne’s planned direct listing on a national exchange (the “Direct Listing”), PodcastOne has filed a Registration Statement on Form S-1 with the SEC (as amended, the “Registration Statement”), which was declared effective by the SEC on May 15, 2023. The Registration Statement may be obtained without charge at the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov or by writing to PodcastOne at 335 North Maple Drive, Suite 127, Beverly Hills, CA 90210.
INVESTORS AND SECURITY HOLDERS OF PODCASTONE AND LIVEONE ARE URGED TO READ THESE MATERIALS (INCLUDING ANY AMENDMENTS OR SUPPLEMENTS THERETO) AND ANY OTHER RELEVANT DOCUMENTS IN CONNECTION WITH THE TRANSACTIONS THAT PODCASTONE FILES WITH THE SEC BECAUSE THEY CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT PODCASTONE, LIVEONE, THE DIRECT LISTING AND THE RELATED TRANSACTIONS.
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Securden Recognized as a Market Leader in GigaOm Radar Report for Enterprise Password Management
Securden has become a leader and an outperformer with cutting-edge features, rapid market advancements, and consistent customer value.
WILMINGTON, Del., July 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Securden, Inc., a leading provider of privileged access and identity security solutions, today announced that it has been recognized as a leader and outperformer in GigaOm Radar Report for Enterprise Password Management.
GigaOm rigorously evaluates vendors in various solution segments and produces Radar reports with valuable insights to assist enterprise decision-makers in evaluating and investing in solutions.
The GigaOm Radar 2024 on Enterprise Password Management examined 13 enterprise password management solutions. “Securden is positioned in the innovation quadrant. It offers a strong solution, and its approach is to take its customers on a journey to broader PAM, with password management simply one focus area. It scored well across all of the decision criteria we evaluated, placing it as a leader, and its execution of the emerging features and rate of progress in the market classify it as an Outperformer,” states the report.
Securden has earned top ratings in key evaluation criteria, including platform security, security auditing, PAM capabilities, ease of management, ease of use, and scalability.
“We are proud to be recognized as a market leader in Enterprise Password Management by GigaOm Radar,” said Bala Venkatramani, CEO of Securden, Inc. “Protecting various identities used by humans and machines is a top priority for IT teams. Our platform offers a comprehensive privileged identity security solution, witnessing rapid adoption by SMBs and Enterprises globally. With innovation at the core, we are committed to offering simplicity and affordability in cybersecurity. This recognition affirms our strong market presence and our focus on providing powerful capabilities to strengthen our customers’ security posture.”
Securden offers robust protection for the vault with controls like access hardening, resilient deployment, and strong data protection approaches. It offers insights into password usage, identifies poor practices, flags failure to follow password standards, issues breach warnings identifying compromised passwords, and more. These measures significantly help reduce password-related risks.
Streak of Recognition
EMA Research, a top industry analyst firm, recently published an impact brief recognizing the Securden Unified PAM MSP platform as a groundbreaking development in privileged access management for MSPs. “By eliminating the need for disparate PAM solutions and providing comprehensive functionality within a single package, Securden empowers MSPs to deliver robust, scalable, and secure PAM services to their clients with unparalleled efficiency and confidence,” states the impact brief.
About Securden
Securden provides leading privileged access governance and identity security solutions that uniquely combine critical security principles to prevent cyberattacks, malware propagation and insider exploitation. With products designed for security and scalability (Password Vault for Enterprises, Unified PAM, Endpoint Privilege Manager, and Unified PAM MSP), Securden is trusted by organizations worldwide, including large financial institutions, government agencies, healthcare organizations, educational institutions, IT service providers, MSPs, and manufacturing companies. For more information, visit https://www.securden.com.
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Managed Security Services Market Forecast to Exceed USD 101.86 Billion by 2031 Due to Escalating Security Concerns | SkyQuest Technology
WESTFORD, Mass., July 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — According to SkyQuest, the global Managed Security Services Market size was valued at USD 26.89 billion in 2022 and is poised to grow from USD 31.18 billion in 2023 to USD 101.86 billion by 2031, growing at a CAGR of 15.95% during the forecast period (2024-2031).
The global managed security services market has been growing rapidly, over the last couple of years, due to the increasing security threats or risks and increasing challenges in managing security over IT networks. It’s impossible to ignore the fact that small businesses face relentless cyberattacks, including malware, ransomware, advanced threats, advanced persistent threats, and data breaches, leading to remote and hybrid operations systems.
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Managed Security Services Market Overview:
Report Coverage
Details
Market Revenue in 2023
USD 31.18 billion
Estimated Value by 2031
USD 101.86 billion
Growth Rate
Poised to grow at a CAGR of 15.95%
Forecast Period
2024–2031
Forecast Units
Value (USD Billion)
Report Coverage
Revenue Forecast, Competitive Landscape, Growth Factors, and Trends
Segments Covered
Service Type, Type, Organization Size, Security, Type and Industry Vertical
Geographies Covered
North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and the Rest of the world
Report Highlights
Updated financial information / product portfolio of players
Key Market Opportunities
Surge in Demand for Managed Detection and Response (MDR) Service
Key Market Drivers
Cyber Threats are Growing Complex
Segments covered in Managed Security Services Market are as follows:
Service TypeManaged IAM, managed vulnerability management, managed risk and compliance, managed detection and response, managed firewall, and managed SIEM and log management, othersTypeFully managed, co-managedOrganization SizeSmall and medium-sized enterprises, Large enterprisesSecurity TypeNetwork security, cloud security, endpoint security, application security, othersIndustry VerticalBFSI, government, healthcare & life sciences, telecommunications, IT and ITeS, Retail and eCommerce, energy and utilities, manufacturing, and other verticalsRequest Free Customization of this report:
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Rapid Responders: Incident Response Services
Managed detection and response are the large segment in the managed security services market. Managed detection-response services provide continuous improvement, threat detection, and response capabilities critical to today’s enterprises facing sophisticated cyber threats. This segment is characterized by the increasing prevalence and importance of cyberattacks advanced threat detection and response strategies beyond traditional security measures. The ability of the MDR service to provide comprehensive analysis of security incidents and take corrective action quickly is essential to minimize potential damage and ensure business continuity.
Managed identity and access management is the fastest growing segment in the market. The rising growth in this sector is driven by the need for robust stakeholder solutions in an era of digital transformation and remote collaboration. The rise of cyber threats and increasing regulatory requirements for data security and privacy and the main drivers of this segment.
Data Guardians: Data Protection Services
The global market recognizes the dominant position of the entire service management segment. This dominance is largely due to the scope of this role, in which companies assume full responsibility for an organization’s security programs from security providers, especially those without in-house security expertise or resources. These roles cover a wide range of security measures, including threat identification, incident response, compliance management and continuous monitoring. Adoption rates are also driven by the increasing complexity of cyber threats, which require a strong, 24/7 monitored security measure that only specialized providers can provide further strengthening its position as the largest market share.
In addition to the dominance of fully managed services, the advanced management segment is growing the fastest in the global market. This increase is driven by hybrid security models that offer a collaborative approach between internal IT teams and external security providers.
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Safeguarding Tomorrow’s Digital Frontiers
As businesses and organizations take on the cyber panorama in terms of severe, MSS vendors remain vigilant guards, the use of advanced era and professional insights. Managed Security Services (MSS) have emerged as the cornerstone of present-day cybersecurity strategies, presenting strong protection in opposition to threats in a more and more digital international.
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We work closely with innovators, inventors, innovation seekers, entrepreneurs, companies and investors alike in leveraging external sources of R&D. Moreover, we help them in optimizing the economic potential of their intellectual assets. Our experiences with innovation management and commercialization has expanded our reach across North America, Europe, ASEAN and Asia Pacific.
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Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) Market is Expected to Surpass USD 191.6 Billion Valuation by 2031, Rise of Automation in Manufacturing to Boost Expansion| SkyQuest Technology
WESTFORD, Mass., July 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — According to SkyQuest, the global Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) Market was valued at USD 102.48 Billion in 2022 and is expected to rise from USD 109.86 Billion in 2023 to reach a value of USD 191.6 Billion by 2031, at a CAGR of 7.2% during the forecast period (2024-2031).
The rapid adoption of smart manufacturing practices in multiple industries and growing demand for automation have set the tone for industrial internet of things (IIoT) market growth. IIoT devices and solutions are specifically designed to enhance industrial operations and promote operational efficiency and productivity as well. Advancements in IoT and IoT connectivity technologies are also slated to create new business scope for industrial internet of things (IIoT) companies in the future. The global industrial internet of things (IIoT) market is segmented into component, technology, connectivity technology, software, vertical, and region.
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Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) Market Overview:
Report Coverage
Details
Market Revenue in 2023
$ 109.86 billion
Estimated Value by 2031
$ 191.6 billion
Growth Rate
Poised to grow at a CAGR of 7.2%
Forecast Period
2024–2031
Forecast Units
Value (USD Billion)
Report Coverage
Revenue Forecast, Competitive Landscape, Growth Factors, and Trends
Segments Covered
Component, Technology, Connectivity Technology, Software and Vertical
Geographies Covered
North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East & Africa, Latin America
Report Highlights
Development of novel blockchain AI solutions that give benefits of both technologies involved
Key Market Opportunities
Adoption of Smart Initiatives
Key Market Drivers
Implementation of IPV6
Segments covered in Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) Market are as follows:
ComponentHardware, Platform, Solution, and ServicesTechnologySensor, Radio Frequency Identification (RFID), Industrial Robotics, Distributed Control System and OtherConnectivity TechnologyWired Technology and Wireless TechnologySoftwareVisualization Software, SCADA, Distribution Management System, Farm Management Systems and OtherVerticalManufacturing, Energy, Oil & Gas, HealthCare, Retail, Transportation, Metal & Mining, AgricultureRequest Free Customization of this report:
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Hardware Components Slated to Bring in Most Revenue Owing to Development of IIoT Infrastructure
Industrial internet of things (IIoT) requires specialized connected devices made from dedicated sensors and controllers. Growing investments in the development of new IIoT infrastructure are projected to bolster the demand for hardware components and allow this segment to lead the market in terms of revenue generation. Advancements in connectivity technologies are also predicted to bolster the demand for novel IIoT hardware components across the forecast period and beyond.
Meanwhile, industrial internet of things (IIoT) companies can also invest in the development of novel platforms and services to strengthen their business potential. The need for IIoT platforms and services will only get stronger by the day as the adoption of IoT technology in industrial settings increases.
Manufacturing to Take the Crown for Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) Sales Owing to the Rise of Smart Factories
The manufacturing industry vertical is estimated to take center stage when it comes to industrial internet of things (IIoT) adoption. High demand for better productivity and operational efficiency in manufacturing facilities is estimated to make this segment a highly lucrative one. From remote monitoring to predictive maintenance, all of these features can only be added to a manufacturing facility through the use of industrial internet of things (IIoT). Energy and oil & gas industry verticals are also forecasted to provide moneymaking opportunities for industrial internet of things (IIoT) companies in the future as digitization increases in them. Apart from these industry verticals, industrial internet of things (IIoT) providers can also explore retail, healthcare, agriculture, and transportation industry verticals to maximize their business scope and boost revenue generation going forward.
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Wireless Connectivity to Gain Prominence with the Advent of 5G Technology
Advancements in technology have created novel wireless technologies used for connected devices. The need for the elimination of wires is projected to drive the demand for wireless connectivity in industrial internet of things (IIoT) devices. 5G is the key wireless connectivity technology that is projected to help the wireless segment become the most rewarding for market players over the coming years.
Industrial internet of things providers will need to choose their strategies carefully if they want to succeed in this business. Industrial internet of things (IIoT) companies can get good returns on their investments if they target the manufacturing industry as the trend of automation catches up. Developing new IIoT hardware devices and components will also help industrial internet of things (IIoT) companies expand their business potential on a global level.
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