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S4 Capital’s Monks unleashes the power of AI on the broadcast industry, transforming content delivery across new media formats

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Monks will showcase a new camera-to-consumer pipeline that combines its AI-centric solution Monks.Flow with technology from AWS, NVIDIA, RAVEL and Twelve Labs at IBC 2024
AMSTERDAM, Sept. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Monks, the global, purely digital, data-driven, unitary operating brand of S4 Capital plc., builds upon its software-defined production infrastructure by integrating AI-accelerated technology into Monks.Flow for the broadcast industry. Monks will showcase the latest innovations and implementation demos alongside Amazon Web Services (AWS), NVIDIA, RAVEL and Twelve Labs at the 2024 International Broadcasting Convention (IBC) from 13-16 September in Amsterdam, NL.

With roots in the media, entertainment and gaming industry, Monks works across the entire content supply chain to deliver customized brand experiences for brands, now supercharged by AI. Monks is a system integrator and implementation partner to influential AI developers, helping broadcasters integrate the latest AI tech across the entire content supply chain and unlock efficiency gains at scale, while reaching new audiences with customized content.
“In order to realize the potential of AI and machine learning, broadcasters must adopt a software-defined, cloud-based infrastructure,” said Lewis Smithingham, EVP Strategic Industries at Monks. “This year, IBC will be all about putting AI to work across the entire camera-to-consumer pipeline, unlocking new opportunities for monetization in broadcast news, entertainment and sports.”
“Companies across broadcasting, live sports and streaming are looking to integrate generative AI to enable transformative breakthroughs in live production,” said Richard Kerris, Vice President of Media and Entertainment at NVIDIA. “At IBC, Monks will showcase an innovative solution that brings generative AI-powered capabilities to on-premises environments by running live media workflows on the NVIDIA Holoscan for Media platform, delivering greater flexibility to media companies.”
Monks will be on the showfloor at IBC 2024, showcasing recent case studies, new and existing partnerships, and a wide range of demos that underscore the company’s innovative approach and fluency in advanced AI technology in the broadcast arena.
Monks will showcase an AI computer vision demo on NVIDIA Holoscan for Media, an AI-enabled, software-defined platform that allows live media and video pipelines to run on the same infrastructure as AI. The demo will show how Monks can identify objects, brand logos, and other features in a live broadcast to create a searchable database of media in real-time.Monks is the first content creator to use RAVEL Orchestrate to seamlessly deploy NVIDIA Holoscan for Media across NVIDIA-accelerated pipelines. Monks will demo a live production pipeline that helps brands meet modern content consumption demands including hyper-personalized content across streaming, social media, VR/AR and more in booth 14.AIB4 in the AI Tech Zone.Monks is the first-ever implementation and integration partner for Twelve Labs, a multimodal AI tool that understands videos like humans.Inside the AWS and NVIDIA Innovation Village in Hall 14, visitors can stop by to have their portrait drawn by “Sir Martian,” a robotic street artist powered by a cutting-edge system that combines advanced AI and robotics.Also in the AWS Booth in Hall 5, Monks will demo an immersive VR experience that showcases how the production of live and recorded immersive content in VR is best-suited for workflows in the cloud.Additionally, Monks subject matter experts will be joining partners on stage during the following panels and sessions throughout the event:
Friday 13 September 15:30-15:45 (Hall 7, B26) | The Future in Sports Broadcast: Technologies for New Presentation TechniquesSaturday 14 September 11:00-11:30 (AI Tech Zone, Hall 14, 14.AIA01) | AI Meets Software-Defined Infrastructure: Shaping the Future of Live MediaSaturday 14 September 15:00-15:20 (Hall 7, B26) | Discovering Commercial Opportunities with Virtual Production: The Future of Commercial Productions Saturday 14 September 13:30-14:00 (AWS Innovation Village) | Meet Sir Martian: How Monks Combined Advanced AI and Robotics to Engineer a Conversational ArtistSunday 15 September 11:00-11:30 (AI Tech Zone, Hall 14, 14.AIA01) | Unlocking New Pathways to Monetization with AI and the CloudLearn more about Monks on Monks.com and stay tuned for the latest updates on LinkedIn and Instagram.
About MonksMonks is the global, purely digital, data-driven, unitary operating brand of S4 Capital plc. With a legacy of innovation and specialised expertise, Monks combines an extraordinary range of global marketing and technology services to accelerate business possibilities and redefine how brands and businesses interact with the world. Its integration of systems and workflows delivers unfettered content production, scaled experiences, enterprise-grade technology and data science fueled by AI—managed by the industry’s best and most diverse digital talent—to help the world’s trailblazing companies outmaneuver and outpace their competition.
Monks was named a Contender in The Forrester Wave™: Global Marketing Services. It has remained a constant presence on Adweek’s Fastest Growing lists (2019-23), ranks among Cannes Lions’ Top 10 Creative Companies (2022-23) and is the only partner to have been placed in AdExchanger’s Programmatic Power Players list every year (2020-24). In addition to being named Adweek’s first AI Agency of the Year (2023), Monks has been recognized by Business Intelligence in its 2024 Excellence in Artificial Intelligence Awards program in three categories: the Individual category, Organizational Winner in AI Strategic Planning and AI Product for its service Monks.Flow. Monks has also garnered the title of Webby Production Company of the Year (2021-24), won a record number of FWAs and has earned a spot on Newsweek’s Top 100 Global Most Loved Workplaces 2023.
About S4 CapitalS4 Capital plc (SFOR.L) is the tech-led, new age/new era digital advertising, marketing and technology services company, established by Sir Martin Sorrell in May 2018.
Our strategy is to build a purely digital services business for global, multinational, regional and local clients. This will be achieved by integrating leading businesses across categories including: marketing, data, digital media, and technology, along with an emphasis on ‘faster, better, cheaper, more’ execution in an always-on consumer-led environment, with a unitary structure.
The S4 Capital Board includes Rupert Faure Walker, Daniel Pinto, Sue Prevezer, Elizabeth Buchanan, Margaret Ma Connolly, Miles Young and Colin Day as Non-Executive Directors.
The Company now has approximately 7,600 people in 33 countries with approximately 80% of revenue across the Americas, 15% across Europe, the Middle East and Africa and 5% across Asia-Pacific. The longer-term objective is a geographic split of 60%:20%:20%. Marketing services will account for approximately 75% of net revenue and Technology services 25%. The longer term objective is a practice split of 60%:40%.
Sir Martin was CEO of WPP for 33 years, building it from a £1 million ‘shell’ company in 1985 into the world’s largest advertising and marketing services company, with a market capitalisation of over £16 billion on the day he left. Prior to that Sir Martin was Group Financial Director of Saatchi & Saatchi Company Plc for nine years.
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90% of SEA prefers Instagram and WhatsApp for shopping convenience: Netcore Cloud’s Study Highlights Gen AI’s role in Shaping the Future

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Study of 2000+ consumers & 300+ marketing executives unveils key trends driving growth in the $180bn Southeast Asian ecommerce market
SINGAPORE, Sept. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Offering a deep dive into the evolving Southeast Asian ecommerce landscape, leading global MarTech and customer engagement company, Netcore Cloud has released its comprehensive report, “Ecommerce Mindscape SEA 2024.” Featuring insights from key industry players such as Puma, Senheng, Zalora, Kanmo, Vietjet Air, Photobook, and Pomelo, the report provides a roadmap for businesses to thrive in this rapidly growing market, projected to reach $180 billion by 2025.

As Southeast Asia’s ecommerce sector witnesses exponential growth, the report highlights how marketers leverage Generative AI (Gen AI), hyper-personalization, and seamless cross-channel integration to meet the evolving needs of digitally savvy consumers. The region’s unique urban-rural divide is being bridged by rising mobile penetration, diverse payment methods, and the increasing dominance of mobile apps.
Key insights from the report:
TikTok Shops dominate, but Instagram and WhatsApp Shops are fast gaining ground, with close to 90% of consumers praising their shopping convenience.Consumers in SEA demand personalized shopping journeys powered by Gen AI, focusing on swift product discovery, relevant recommendations, and minimal marketing intrusions,70% of CEOs plan to increase investments in Gen AI to boost personalization, predictive analytics, and customer journey optimization,93% of consumers find online shopping too complicated with excessive steps.Saket Kumar Jha, Chief Revenue Officer – Emerging Markets at Netcore Cloud, commented on the report’s findings: “As the Southeast Asian ecommerce market grows, personalization and innovation remain critical for brands aiming to differentiate themselves. Gen AI is at the forefront of this transformation, empowering brands to create more immersive, tailored consumer experiences. This report outlines essential strategies for marketers to stay competitive and capture the opportunities presented by this dynamic market.”
The report emphasizes that retention and repeat purchases are key to sustained profitability, particularly as customer acquisition costs (CACs) rise across the region. Brands are encouraged to invest in Gen AI-powered Customer Data Platforms (CDPs) and Customer Relationship Management (CRM) tools to improve engagement and enhance customer loyalty.
To access the ‘Ecommerce Mindscape SEA 2024’ report, visit [LINK].
About Netcore Cloud
Netcore Cloud is a bootstrapped SaaS company that helps B2C brands and marketers create AI-powered new-age customer experiences at every touchpoint of a customer’s journey. Netcore Cloud’s full-stack marketing platform enables highly personalized digital experiences that are easily scalable and provide actionable analytics, real-time reporting, and quick-to-implement solutions across channels. Brands using Netcore Cloud can have a unified view of their customers and optimize their user experience.
Headquartered in Mumbai, India, with 11 offices across the USA, Singapore, Malaysia, Nigeria, Indonesia, UAE, UK, and Germany, Netcore Cloud serves 6500+ customers across the globe. It delivers 35+ bn emails and tracks 100+ billion marketing events every month. Netcore Cloud is a trusted partner across industries with some of the most respected brands like MaxLife Insurance, ICICI Bank, Standard Chartered, Flipkart, Myntra, Miss Amara, Airtel, Disney Hotstar, Canon, Puma, Tobi, EaseMyTrip, PizzaHut and McDonald’s. For more information, visit https://netcorecloud.com/ 
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Gold and Fractal EMS Announce a Partnership for an American BMS

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ANAHEIM, Calif., Sept. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Fractal EMS Inc. (“Fractal”), a leading provider of advanced solar and storage controls, has announced a groundbreaking partnership with Gold Electronic Equipment Inc. (“Gold”), a leading high-tech company specializing in R&D, active balancing technology and manufacturing of the battery management system (BMS). A signing ceremony and celebration was held on September 9th at the RE+ clean energy conference in Anaheim, California. The new partnership will provide a cybersecure American BMS to customers worldwide (“Fractal BMS”).

The Fractal BMS provides a 3-level BMS architecture (module, rack and system).  The design of the Fractal BMS has been finalized, featuring an American-sourced chip, printed circuit board assembly (PCBA), and cybersecurity, ensuring compliance with U.S. policies for sourcing and critical infrastructure protection. The Fractal BMS has the option to provide active cell balancing to maximize each battery cell’s useful capacity and life.
“Other companies proposing an American BMS have not addressed the cybersecurity concerns of the BMS. Some companies are licensing a foreign BMS or only providing a top-level device, neither of which cure cybersecurity threats and vulnerabilities. We are thrilled to collaborate with Gold to bring this advanced American BMS to the market. This partnership underscores our commitment to innovation, security, and supporting American technology,” said Daniel Crotzer, CEO at Fractal EMS.
Fractal BMS is scheduled for UL testing in late October 2024 and aims to become the gold standard for BESS deployments to mitigate risks associated with Foreign Entities of Concern (FEOC) and known cyber vulnerabilities in programmable devices. The American BMS will be available to battery manufacturers globally, offering a reliable and secure solution for battery management needs.
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Redwood Software placed in 2024 Magic Quadrant™ for SOAP Report

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Based on Completeness of Vision and Ability to Execute
FRISCO, Texas, Sept. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Redwood Software, a leading and innovative provider of solutions in Service Orchestration and Automation Platforms (SOAP), today announced that Redwood Software has been positioned by Gartner® as a Leader in the Magic Quadrant for SOAP report. The evaluation was based on specific criteria that analyzed the company’s overall Completeness of Vision and Ability to Execute.

Fully focused on automation to drive business outcomes, Redwood’s portfolio of SOAP solutions includes RunMyJobs, ActiveBatch and Tidal, all of which are integrated with Redwood’s highly secure managed file transfer solution, JSCAPE. Redwood uniquely enables enterprises to orchestrate all applications, processes and data, delivering end-to-end automation fabrics for critical processes such as data pipeline management, order-to-cash, record-to-report and supply chain management.
Redwood believes that customers benefit from:
The only SaaS-based composable automation solution purpose-built for hybrid cloud and designed to scale with lightweight auto-updating agentsAn extensive library of pre-built connectors to avoid custom coding, including SAP integrations at the transaction level that maintain a clean coreAdvanced real-time SLA management and monitoring with predictability and dynamic schedulingBest-in-class, rapid response support teams with 24/7 support, contributing to an industry-leading 48 net promoter score (NPS)”At Redwood, we believe in the transformative power of automation. We believe every IT and business process that can be automated, should be automated and lights-out automation is key to continuous growth, innovation and success,” said Kevin Greene, Redwood Software CEO. “This recognition from Gartner, who we feel is one of the most trusted voices in technology research, we believe demonstrates Redwood’s dedication to delivering industry-leading automation solutions, providing people the time and freedom to imagine and define the future – unleashing their human potential.”
A Gartner Magic Quadrant is a culmination of research in a specific market, giving you a wide-angle view of the relative positions of the market’s competitors. A Magic Quadrant provides a graphical competitive positioning of four types of technology providers, in markets where growth is high and provider differentiation is distinct: Leaders execute well against their current vision and are well positioned for tomorrow. Visionaries understand where the market is going or have a vision for changing market rules, but do not yet execute well. Niche Players focus successfully on a small segment or are unfocused and do not out-innovate or outperform others. Challengers execute well today or may dominate a large segment, but do not demonstrate an understanding of market direction.
View a complimentary copy of the Magic Quadrant report to learn more about why Redwood Software was positioned as a Leader at https://www.redwood.com/resource/gartner-soaps-mq/.
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Visit Redwood at Gartner IT Infrastructure, Operations & Cloud Strategies Conferences in the UK and US
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About Redwood Software
Redwood Software is the leader in full stack automation fabric solutions for mission-critical business processes. With the first SaaS-based composable automation platform specifically built for ERP, we believe in the transformative power of automation. Our unparalleled solutions empower you to orchestrate, manage and monitor your workflows across any application, service or server — in the cloud or on premises — with confidence and control. Redwood’s global team of automation experts and customer success engineers provide solutions and world-class support designed to give you the freedom and time to imagine and define your future. Get out of the weeds and see the forest, with Redwood Software. For more information, visit www.redwood.com. Follow Redwood Software on LinkedIn, @Redwood Software.
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