Brightcove - Global and Industry Defining Leader in Video, Unveils Complete New Brand Identity

Brightcove Inc. (NASDAQ: BCOV) the global leader in video for business, today announced a complete reimagination of its brand, inclusive of all-new positioning and voice, as well as a bold new graphic identity. The rebrand comes at a time when video is being fully embraced by both consumers and businesses across all sectors. This solidifies the company’s mission to own the video platform conversation globally as the definitive voice on how video is hosted, shared, monetized and experienced, while achieving customers’ goals through its leading technology.

Brightcove has been an integral part of the video industry for more than 15 years, pioneering innovations and creating award-winning technology and services used by media organizations and enterprises around the globe. Now, during a time when video reliance has quickly accelerated and seen exponential growth, this vibrant new identity reflects Brightcove’s ceaseless efforts to push the boundaries of what’s possible in video, establishing its continued dedication to empower its customers to tell their stories. 

“This is a pivotal time for our industry, and the need for video will remain an anchor for brands who understand the power it can deliver to unite, engage, and communicate,” said Jeff Ray, CEO of Brightcove. “Our customers represent some of the most innovative companies in the world, and we’re proud to partner with them to own the moments that matter. This brand evolution reflects who we are today, our ambitions for the future, and our commitment to the companies who place video at the center of their business.”

With over 50 industry-defining patents under its belt, Brightcove lives and breathes video - a key message the company clearly illuminates through this brand evolution. Whether it’s solutions for broadcasting or publishing, marketing, enterprise communications, virtual events or livestreaming - the Brightcove team takes pride in making video easier for its partners, and has yet to meet a video challenge it can’t tackle and innovate upon.

Brightcove provides its game-changing video solutions to over 3,381 customers globally. This roster includes industry leaders spanning verticals, from media titans like SXSW and AMC Networks, food and beverage giants, Chick-Fil-A and Dunkin Brands, authorities in entertainment like the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences and the Tribeca Film Festival, virtual education company MasterClass, along with sports partners like USGA’s U.S. Open, and many more. 

About Brightcove 

When video is done right, it can have a powerful and lasting effect. Hearts open. Minds change. Creativity thrives. Since 2004, Brightcove has been helping customers discover and experience the incredible power of video through its award-winning technology, empowering organizations in more than 70 countries across the globe to touch audiences in bold and innovative ways.

Brightcove achieves this by developing technologies once thought impossible, providing customer support without parallel or excuses, and leveraging the expertise and resources of a global infrastructure. Video is the world’s most compelling, exciting medium. Visit www.brightcove.com for more information. Video That Means Business.  

Dubai Sets Up World's Largest Hub for COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution

Emirates SkyCargo is stepping up its readiness to handle the logistical complexities of distributing a potential COVID-19 vaccine globally by creating the world’s first dedicated airside cargo hub for the vaccine in Dubai.

The air cargo carrier is taking a global leadership position by announcing that it will be re-opening its Emirates SkyCentral DWC cargo terminal in Dubai South to serve as a dedicated anchor hub for cold chain storage and distribution of the vaccine.

Watch a video about Emirates SkyCargo setting up the world's largest GDP compliant airside hub for COVID-19 vaccine distribution.

The freight division of Emirates has also set up a dedicated rapid response team to coordinate requests from the various partners involved in the international vaccine distribution ecosystem and to streamline the carrier’s response to vaccine transportation requests.

HH Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Emirates Chairman and Chief Executive said: “Dubai is well positioned to serve as a gateway and distribution hub for COVID-19 vaccines to the rest of the world.

"We have the infrastructure and logistics connections, and a geographic location that puts markets representing more than two-thirds of the world’s population within an 8-hour flying radius.

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"Over the years, through our continuous investment in capabilities and processes for the transport of temperature sensitive pharmaceuticals, Emirates SkyCargo has managed to position Dubai amongst major global pharmaceutical customers as the year-round preferred point of transit for their valuable cargo.

"Setting up a dedicated airside hub for COVID-19 vaccines is a keystone project harnessing our network, reach and competencies to positively impact the lives of people around the world.”

Emirates SkyCargo’s vaccine hub in Dubai South will be the largest dedicated airside facility in the world for COVID-19 vaccines.

The Dubai hub will allow the air cargo carrier to fly in vaccines from manufacturing sites globally, store and prepare shipments for regional and global distribution.

Emirates SkyCentral DWC has over 4,000 square metres of temperature controlled GDP certified dedicated pharma storage area allowing for large scale storage and distribution of the potential COVID-19 vaccines.

Overall, it is estimated that the facility can hold around 10 million vials of vaccine at a 2-8 degrees Celsius temperature range at any one point of time.

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The state of the art infrastructure at Emirates SkyCentral DWC is also complemented by one of the world’s largest fleet of Cool Dollys helping protect temperature sensitive cargo during transit between the aircraft and cargo terminal.

Additionally, the availability of a large number of temperature controlled trucking docks and the proximity of the terminal to the aircraft parking gates will ensure rapid and efficient clearance of cargo for further distribution.

Over the last few months, however, Emirates SkyCargo has worked on restoring its worldwide network and cargo connectivity with flight services restored to 75 destinations by May, 100 by July and nearly 135 destinations by early October.

Emirates SkyCargo’s network covers all major pharmaceutical clusters and manufacturing locations, facilitating the eventual transportation of the COVID-19 vaccine once manufacturing commences.

Ashok Leyland Launches BOSS LX and LE with i-Gen6 Technology

Ashok Leyland, the flagship Company of the Hinduja Group and India’s leading commercial vehicle manufacturer, today launched the BOSS LE and LX Trucks, with i-Gen6 BS-VI technology in BS6. BOSS Brand has been one of the leading brands, from Ashok Leyland, in the Intermediate Commercial Vehicle (ICV) segment. These two vehicles will address the 11.1 tonne to 14.05 tonne GVW market. Customers can choose from multiple combinations – Loading span from 14ft to 24 ft and body type options of high side deck, fixed side deck, drop side deck, cab chassis, container and tipper. Prices of BOSS LE and LX start from INR 18 Lakhs, ex-showroom Mumbai / Delhi / Chennai.

The BOSS platform offers multiple applications including usage for parcel & courier, poultry, white goods, agri-perishable, e-commerce, FMCG, auto parts and reefer, among others. Customers can choose from two cabin options and expect multiple improvement over BS-IV technology like up to 7% higher fluid efficiency, up to 5% better tyre life, up to 30% longer service interval and up to 5% lower maintenance cost. BOSS will be available as a fully-built option with class-leading ergonomic and safety features for the driver. It comes bundled with digital solutions like i-Alert, remote diagnostics.

Mr. Vipin Sondhi, MD & CEO, Ashok Leyland, said, “We have been on track with our plans, despite the challenging year we are all facing. Starting with the AVTR launch, followed by DigitAL Nxt suite of digital solutions, BADA DOST and now the BOSS ICV trucks, we aim to give our customers the latest and most advanced products and technology.  With this launch in our BOSS range, our ICV offering is now one of the best in the market. ICVs are seeing a spurt in demand and this is the best time to introduce our proven I-Gen6 BS-VI technology in one of our best-selling brands in the portfolio. These launches will further strengthen our portfolio and help us achieve our Vision of being in the Global Top 10 CV makers.”

Mr. Anuj Kathuria, COO, Ashok Leyland, said, “We have been steadily gaining market share in the ICV segment for the past eight years and our brand, BOSS, has been leading that growth. From 6% market share in FY12, we are now selling over 20% ICVs in the Indian market. With the new BOSS LE and LX, we have further improved on our USPs of higher fuel economy and durability, making it a compelling choice for ICV customers. These new vehicles address a fast growing segment, which demands high uptime, for long distances. We are confident that the new BOSS will not only drive us towards a cleaner future, with its i-Gen6 engines, but also contribute to our Vision of being in the Top 10 Global CV Makers. A true example of ‘Aapki Jeet, Hamari Jeet’, BOSS promises to deliver higher profitability while keeping the operations stress-free for customers.”

The BOSS LE and LX comes with 4 Yrs /4 Lacs Km warranty which can be extended up to 6 years.  It also comes with 4 hrs Response and 48 hrs restoration promise.  Considering the high uptime requirement for these vehicles, it will be supported with ‘Quick accident repair’ and will have an exclusive bay at workshops. Customers have 3000+ touch points for ease of access to sales and aftersales support, all supported by 24x7 customer assistance Uptime Solution Centre and Service Mandi network.

Bengaluru Residential Markets on Path of Recovery, as Consumer Demand Shifts to Peripheries: Magicbricks PropIndex Report

* Searches amongst the BHKs and size buckets in Bengaluru remained  unchanged pre-COVID vis-à-vis post-COVID

* Consumer preference in Bengaluru is focused in peripheral areas

* Mid-segment configurations (2 & 3 BHKs) continued to drive most traction

With the easing of the economy due to the gradual process of unlocking, the residential real estate market of Bengaluru has scaled back to normalcy as searches for property grew by 47% in the July–September quarter after witnessing a fall of 14% during the April-June quarter amid COVID lockdown, reports the latest Magicbricks PropIndex Report for the July-September 2020 quarter.

A clear demand shift towards affordable housing was witnessed during the September ending quarter, as searches increased for properties costing less than Rs.5,000/ sqft. However, home buyers are retaining size preference but reducing budgets to move to the periphery regions as revealed by the Magicbricks PropIndex Report.

Interestingly, the decline was witnessed in the sub-Rs.7000/sqft price buckets. Under Construction properties continued to be sluggish and posted a 1.5% price dip in Q3 2020. Overall price decline arrested to just 0.5% in Q3 2020 post the onset of unlock process.

Commenting on the PropIndex report, Sudhir Pai, CEO, Magicbricks, said, “The next 6-8 months are crucial for the revival of residential sector. The onset of the pandemic and the ensuing lockdown have changed consumer preferences. Today, the shift is towards affordability as home buyers have reduced their budget but they haven’t changed their preference in terms of BHK or size, they are moving towards the peripheral regions. With the festive season just around the corner, we are witnessing a sharp recovery in demand and prices have remained stable for the July-September quarter. This augurs well for the industry and we hope consumers’ buying sentiment will continue to improve and translate into transactions in the coming quarters.”

It is interesting to note that Bengaluru has a healthy market for most BHK configurations, with demand matching supply. The market is well distributed between affordable and mid-sections, with 2 and 3 BHKs having the largest share of demand and supply, while 1 or greater than 3 BHKs taking up ~10% of the pie. It was observed that Mid-segment configurations (2 & 3 BHKs) continued to drive most traction, and accounted for more than 90%.

Whitefield, Sarjapur Road and Bellary Road continue to be the top 3 micro-markets of Bengaluru due to continuous IT development in the region and the upcoming metro facility. The upcoming metro line in Kanakapura Road has led to a significant rise in demand in Q3 2020. The development of new office spaces such as Amazon and Apple is likely to boost residential demand in close proximity areas.

About Magicbricks: India's no 1 property site

Magicbricks is India’s No.1 property site. With monthly traffic exceeding 20 million visits and with an active base of over 1.4 million+ property listings, Magicbricks provides the largest platform for buyers and sellers of property to connect with each other in a clear, transparent manner. With this in mind, Magicbricks has innovated several product features, content, and research services, which have helped us build the largest audience pool.

DoctorC - Leading Diagnostics Provider Sees 5x Growth in Home Service in South India

DoctorC is a tech-first healthcare provider based in Hyderabad. Their core business is medical diagnostics. Over the past 6 years, they’ve become a leading diagnostics provider in the south, serving lakhs of customers every year.

According to recent data, the number of cases and deaths due to COVID-19 has started slowing down, especially in India. While COVID-19 persists to spread fear across the country, healthcare start-ups are leaving no stone unturned to provide some relief to the affected regions. DoctorC, a new age diagnostics player has been on the forefront to extend its services in Hyderabad, Chennai & Bangalore. They have delivered timely assistance to over 50,000 families in the past 5 months, via their home service.

DoctorC has stood strong through the pandemic and is proud to be part of the fight against COVID-19. The home service facility that DoctorC dispenses is hassle-free, affordable, and reliable. They work only with NABL accredited labs to ensure the highest quality of healthcare. Appropriate safety measures are taken to ensure there is no unwanted spread of infection.

The next-gen actress, Ritu Varma said “I used DoctorC’s home service recently. It was a great experience - smooth, hassle-free and in the comfort of your own home. In today’s environment, such convenience, safety, and quality are very much needed! Kudos to the team.”

Speaking on this progress, Neehar Cherabuddi, CEO & Co-founder, DoctorC said “COVID-19 has made consumers more aware of their health than ever before. With the increased adoption of tele-health and at-home testing, customers are able to access high-quality healthcare more easily than ever before.”

DoctorC is currently present in 10 cities, has over 1.2 million registered users, and has an NPS of 70+ across tens of thousands of reviews for their home service. Its partner labs include some of the largest diagnostic chains in the country.

About the company

DoctorC is a tech-first healthcare provider in India. Our core business is medical diagnostics, both at-home (through our own medical teams) and at-provider (through our partner network). Our services include medical diagnostics, tele-consultations, lab software and more. Our mission is to be the most consumer friendly healthcare provider in the world.

We started as a small team coming back to India from Silicon Valley. We were founded in 2014 by Neehar Cherabuddi, Mansi Gandhi, and Karan Kurani to address the problem that healthcare services in India were not designed for consumers.  Today, we stand with a team of over 250+ people and work with some of the best healthcare providers in the country. DoctorC offers the highest quality diagnostic services in 10 cities across India.

Mswipe Helps Brick-and-Mortar Launch their Own Website to Compete with Ecommerce Giants

* Mswipe adds PayByLink for contactless collections from customers

* Small businesses can be part of online commerce

With online commerce witnessing a spiralling demand from customers, Mswipe, India’s leading financial services platform for SMEs, has launched a free-to-use business website to enable small businesses and proprietors to go live online with their own website within minutes.

To enable SMEs to provide seamless digital experience to customers, Mswipe has also launched PayByLink, which can be shared on SMS, WhatsApp or on any social media platform as preferred by the customers to access the digital bill and complete purchase.

Manish Patel, Founder and CEO, Mswipe said, “While the lockdown has impacted the earnings of SMEs, it has also created the opportunity for them to become a part of the digital economy with customers embracing online commerce. Mswipe believes in providing an end-to-end solution to make it easier for SMEs to go digital. With the Microsite and PayByLink, merchants can engage their customers online for product/service discovery, selection and also complete the loop with digital payments. The two offerings, coupled with digital bill and convenience to choose payment method, will definitely help SMEs provide for their customers’ needs just as other ecommerce players.”

SME merchants and retailers can create their own website through their existing account on the Mswipe merchant app by filling in their shop details. They can also quickly add photos and social media links and go live online.  To support SMEs in increasing visibility for their online store, Mswipe will also support in Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) of their microsites. 

Close to a fourth of total transactions facilitated by Mswipe are now done through contactless options including NFC, QR and its newly launched PayByLink.

Mswipe has also provided PayByLink as a separate offering to SMEs at Rs.499 plus GST – making it the most affordable solution available to initiate business transactions. Merchants can activate the PayByLink in a few simple steps on Mswipe merchant app.

Mswipe is the only player which has a complete range of digital payment solutions for SMEs in India including UPI QR, NFC based Tap and Pay, POS and Payment Link. The largest POS acquirer in India with 6.75 lakh POS and 1.1 million QR merchants, Mswipe is also the fastest growing issuer with its prepaid Moneyback Card.

Earlier in August, Mswipe announced Bank Box Go – a combination of mPOS, UPI QR and Moneyback Card - an offering that ushered in the era of zero rental and zero MDR. The company has also recently partnered with MyPinPad, a UK-based secure personal authentication solutions provider and Visa to further to propel contactless payments in India.

About Mswipe:

Mswipe aims to be India’s largest financial services platform for SMEs and merchants by providing seamless mobile POS and value-added Services. It is the largest independent mobile POS merchant acquirer and network provider with 6.75 lakh POS and 1.1 million QR merchants across the country. Mswipe offers a host of POS solutions for all types of payment acceptance - cards, wallets, mobile payment apps and bank apps, contactless and QR payments. Headquartered in Mumbai, Mswipe began operations in 2011. Its key investors include B Capital, UC-RNT, Falcon Edge Capital, Matrix Capital Partners, DSG Partners and Epiq Capital.

39% of India Inc. Employees Ready to Return to their Workplaces: TimesJobs Survey

Around 39% of employees in the Indian formal sector are prepared to resume working from office premises amid unlock 5.0, found a TimesJobs survey. The survey titled, ‘Back to Work After COVID’, was conducted to understand the preparedness of both the employees and the employers. TimesJobs surveyed 1,268 employees and 863 HR managers working across different sectors.

Among the employers, nearly, 51% HR managers said that their firms could revoke the work from home policies soon. The rest 48% said that their firms could continue working remotely for some more time.

Here are the key takeaways from the ‘Back to Work After COVID’ survey:

* 23% organisations claimed that they are not yet prepared to resume their office even in unlock 5.0.

* 67% employers plan to provide cab facility to their employees for commuting to maintain social distancing

* 42% employers said that the future workplaces will have strict hygiene protocols as a standard mandate

“The TimesJobs survey findings indicate that organisations are all set to re-open their offices with an array of policy changes and a bunch of safety checks in place. While many employers are eager to get back to work to ensure the business continuity and manage employee productivity, it is certain that the work environment won’t look the same as it was in the past. Companies will have to think how they wish to operate, innovate and compete while getting back to work”, said Sanjay Goyal, Business Head, TimesJobs and TechGig.

Other significant findings of the survey are:

Companies to limit personal contact to ensure employee safety

A majority (65%) of HR managers plan to limit person-to-person contact to ensure safety at their workplace. Nearly, 53% surveyed professionals stated that the focus on hygiene protocols will increase. Almost 50% respondents said that temperature checks will be a mandate at their workplace. 37% said that they will reduce working hours of employees to facilitate cleaning and fogging thereafter.  

No access to cafeteria, gym, and breakout zones

Infrastructure-wise, around 89% of companies plan to implement changes such as placing workstations apart, installation of barriers between two workstations. Almost 69% of them plan to discontinue cafeteria services along with blocking specific areas such as gym, common space, breakout zone, etc.

Touch points such as doorknobs to get replaced by hands-free devices

Nearly, 55% of respondents stated that they will be installing sanitizers at close distances to maintain hygiene at workplace. Next, 59% of them revealed that they plan to replace the touch points (i.e. door knobs, attendance touch points etc) with hands free devices along with changing the surface materials regularly.

Contact tracing and thermal imaging system to detect infected employees

As per 40% of HR managers, their firms plan to implement contact tracing to detect a COVID-19 infected person. As many as 36% of individuals said that they will initiate regular temperature checks of employees. While, 24% of participants said that their company will facilitate installation of thermal imaging system.

Organisations to take strict disciplinary actions to reinforce new workplace practices 

A majority (48%) of the respondents said they will sensitise and educate their workforce about the new workplace conducts. Next, 27% of them revealed that they plan to take strict disciplinary actions against the employees who fail to adhere to the new protocols.

About TimesJobs:

TimesJobs is India’s leading career portal, with a sharp focus on helping companies and businesses connect with competent professionals. With over 25 million registered job seekers across the board and more than 60 million page views every month, it is the most preferred career portal among the ambitious professionals who want to make smarter career decisions and accelerate their career progression.