News and Events - August 2004
Tue 31st Aug, 2004
Strategy
Forbidden Technologies is planning future strategy this week in one of our regular strategy sessions.
Fri 27th Aug, 2004
IBC partnership
IBC Television News is using Forbidden's FORmobile player to bring daily news of IBC2004 to the mobile phones of delegates. Clicking on our logo, which you can find at the top of the list of partners on the IBC TV news website, takes you here. This page contains details on how to download the FORibc player, or receive it free via Viewtooth.
Thu 26th Aug, 2004
Case study
BT has written a case study on Forbidden Technologies. "... Therefore, when BT approached Forbidden Technologies last November to take part in trials of its new business broadband service, Hirst had no hesitation in accepting... Whilst laying the foundations for the explosion of live video applications, Forbidden has been putting Business Broadband Advanced to good use in other areas of the business. For example, the company plans to offer collaborative web video editing and publishing tools for both businesses and consumers, from as little as £1 per hour."
Wed 25th Aug, 2004
IBC dinner
Forbidden Technologies is holding an exclusive dinner during IBC2004. The dinner will take place on Sunday 12th September in Amsterdam's Museum van Loon.
Tue 24th Aug, 2004
Firewall
FORscene now works through firewalls. So now FORscene works automatically without any software or hardware installation when you visit the FORscene web page - even if you are working behind a firewall. Forbidden format videos, which you can generate from FORscene, already pass through firewalls.
Mon 23th Aug, 2004
Recent press
Investors Chronicle has an update on Forbidden Technologies: "As ever, FORBIDDEN TECHNOLOGIES' LATEST results have the virtue of prudence... What's more, thanks to broadband and 3G, the day that its video-compression technology becomes widely used draws ever nearer".
Fri 20th Aug, 2004
IBC committee
With over 1,000 exhibitors, IBC2004 is Europe's most important broadcast industry event. Following the impact Forbidden made at last year's show, we were invited on to the organising committee, where we have been contributing fully.
Thu 19th Aug, 2004
Website update
To assist with navigation of Forbidden's growing website, we have a new search facility. The search box can be found in the top right section of each Forbidden web page.
Wed 18th Aug, 2004
Recent press
Telecom.paper reports: "FORmobile addresses the challenges of technology, security, digital rights management and billing issues traditionally associated with content delivery via Bluetooth, to create the industry's first commercially available solution". Our Viewtooth platform also receives a mention in this week's New Media Age.
Tue 17th Aug, 2004
Recent press
Discussing Forbidden's recent Viewtoothing announcement, e-consultancy says: "Forbidden's FORmobile player is an impressive technology enabling users to download and watch videos on Symbian and Java mobile phones ... Forbidden is perhaps one of the first firms to try to position what it does with the viral effect of Bluetooth file-sharing".
Mon 16th Aug, 2004
IBC staff
Forbidden Technologies would like to welcome Rosie, who is helping us with our marketing at IBC2004.
Fri 13th Aug, 2004
Recent press
160 characters reports: "Mobile users can for the first time send and receive video and a branded player by Bluetooth ... Forbidden has packaged its advanced compression and white labelled mobile player technology into one commercial tool to deliver mobile video via Bluetooth to today's range of ... 2.5G mobile phones".
Thu 12th Aug, 2004
Recent press
Video virals go mobile with 'viewtooth', reports netimperative. In an article picked up by Esato, they continue: "Viral campaigns take advantage of the rapid spread of messages on online social networks ... This offers companies a cheaper alternative to commercial media channels, and can help endorse a brand among like-minded consumers".
Wed 11th Aug, 2004
Viewtooth
FORmobile has been upgraded. Now you can "Viewtooth" the FORmobile player and/or videos to other mobile phones using the built-in Bluetooth. Viewtoothing videos to your friends is free, as Viewtoothing doesn't go through the phone network. The FORmobile player is also available for no charge.
Tue 10th Aug, 2004
Recent press
"With production costs falling, video has become a far more affordable medium for charities keen to create real impact with their message." So says Third Sector. They also quote Greg Hirst, Forbidden's Business Development Director, as he looks to the future: "Corporates are beginning to use mobile phones to deliver video marketing messages and this could be the next step for charities too".
Mon 9th Aug, 2004
Recent press
Quoting a Save representative, Precision Marketing say in their special report on creative production: "[Forbidden's] technology ensure the video email opens with one click, without having to choose or download a media player, and can be watched by recipients regardless of whether they are on a corporate network or dial-up internet connection". They also note: "When Misys' new chief executive took over, for example, video streaming was used to introduce him to his employees". This article was also reported in mad.co.uk as one of the best articles of the week.
Fri 6th Aug, 2004
Tournament
Following previous successes, Forbidden is sponsoring the 2004 Epsom Go Tournament, which takes place tomorrow. All are welcome.
Thu 5th Aug, 2004
IBC staff
Forbidden Technologies would like to welcome Jeremy, who has joined us for IBC2004.
Wed 4th Aug, 2004
Recent press
'Graham Opie, research director at Vanson Bourne, said: "Despite the best efforts of departmental heads, the research shows that effective internal communication across a disparate network of global offices remains a huge challenge."', says Business Europe. Forbidden's product range allows any company with a website to communicate effectively with its audience, either live or pre-recorded, using video/audio and slides.
Tue 3th Aug, 2004
Recent press
CommsDealer Magazine picks out the following from the recent Forbidden commissioned research report on internal communications: "Incorrect perceptions of connectivity speed requirements, network and server capacity, and technical complexity are stifling adoption of new technologies". Forbidden's communications solutions are simple to use and work on the existing infrastructure.
Mon 2nd Aug, 2004
Recent press
PR week quotes from the recent independent research report: "...the survey shows CEOs don't seem to be talking to internal audiences because of the logistical problems". Forbidden's FORpresentation resolves this issue.
