The Norwegian Media Cluster Empowering stories Eivind Sandstrand Business Development Manager [email protected] +47 91 91 36 23

www.mediacitybergen.no #1 NCE Media

A leading international environment for innovation and knowledge in media and media technology.

Background Founders Industrial clusters are characterized by higher innovation, productivity, value creation and growth.

Torgeir Reve, Professor, Norwegian Business School

Industry Clusters in Norway Norwegian Centres of Expertise

100+ members

Eduplation

7 MOUNTAINS The Cluster’s Tech in the Supply Chain NCE Media - a Nordic Center of Gravity and Locomotive The media industry is centering around NCE Media ▪ Companies in all parts of the value chain.

▪ Geographic proximity.

▪ Great access to expertise and new ideas.

▪ Mobility of employees between companies in the A successful industry. ecosystem ▪ Proximity to sophisticated and demanding customers.

▪ Internationally competitive players.

▪ Research environments and cooperation with internationally leading research institutions.

▪ Entrepreneurial mentality

▪ A combination of competition and cooperation NCE Media as the innovation engine

1 Cluster development. 2 Research and education 3 Innovation and collaboration 4 Cross over innovation #2 Results & Initiatives 2018 In Numbers

100+ 80% 19 MEMBERS IN THE OF THE MEMBER NEW SPINOFFS MEDIA CLUSTER COMPANIES LAUNCHED LAUNCHED NEW INNOVATIONS

90+ 30+ 150+ 50%

MEDIA LAB PRESTIGIOUS DELEGATIONS OF THE COMPANIES EVENTS AWARDS TO VISITED THE MEDIA RECEIVED INNOVATION MEMBERS CLUSTER FUNDING STRATEGIC INIVIATIVES FOR THE MEDIA LAB: MCB Lighthouse Projects

▪ New journalist tools and business concepts/models ▪ Tech Sandbox for development and innovation ▪ “Smart” content distribution network/services ▪ Cognitive computing center ▪ Media Cube Incubator Journalist Tools and Concepts

▪ Develop new and more efficient tools for rapid, digital-first journalistic production and multi-platform distribution

▪ Enable new and sustainable concepts for business models and content distribution

▪ Look beyond today’s models and processes: Focus on content to users, technology as the catalyst - not the solution

▪ Opportunities: Be first with new tools, processes and concepts – developed in close collaboration with the Cluster MCB Journalism Lab

partners tech vendors TV 2 NO Create cross-platformSixty Vimond projects Demo / sandbox content gathering tools content producers NRK

Myreze Multi-Wolftechformat, cross- Innovasjons- prosjekter platform simul-publishing SVT & curation Publikasjoner fra UiB JoLab Automated source check 7Mountains

/ factTV2 check DK verification Forretnings- Enable newutvikling distribution methods Access and participate in Electric and monetization models Vizrt Friends academic research &

Schibsted development AI-driven content AI (IBM) Forsknings- Nieman Labs Mjøll creation / metadata prosjekter Produksjons Buildselskaper XR / 360 content extraction & analysis creation & distribution supply chains Rainfall Holocap Lokalaviser

Visual STUP catalyst

Next-gen supply chains withTinius automated / autonomous production Sandbox for Dev and Innovation

▪ Create and operate a “technology sandbox” which connects disparate software platforms and tools via secure access

▪ Enable development of new solutions or projects by single companies or between cluster partners

▪ Unique ability for research/testing concepts based on technology along with content from real-world scenarios

▪ Rapid development of new solutions, safe testing based on real data, access a virtual integration point between multiple tech vendors Smart Content Distribution

▪ Current distribution networks are ill-equipped to serve content consumers “on the move” ▪ Create a unified “service catalog” across different distribution networks (fiber, RF/terrestrial, 5G cellular, ad-hoc mesh, etc.) ▪ Will greatly simplify the work of OTT platforms/operators to serve customers at the highest levels of quality (QoS) ▪ Unified services can be utilized in different scenarios/industries globally, especially in sub-served terrestrial network regions ▪ Take OTT/OVP solutions to the next level for optimized service Smart Content Distribution

Smart Data Transport – Meta-services • Intelligent delivery & routing • Synchronization Simplify Contribution / • Streaming • Online Video Platform • Compression, DRM Distribution of Video Content • Redundancy • Analytics • AI/Machine learning • Readied for deployment ▪ Creating a unified services (API) • … stack that bridges disparate network topologies

▪ Developing for video distribution, covers 80% of Internet traffic

▪ Including cross-industry services for content distribution - target any sector, anywhere Cognitive Computing Center

▪ Leverage industry/technology partners to establish a center for cognitive computing horsepower and expertise in Northern Europe ▪ Utilize AI/Machine Learning in computing clouds to develop automated/autonomous content analysis, object recognition for optimized production and distribution workflows ▪ Establish a center of gravity for this type of future-focused technology, expertise, research and development in the region ▪ Project opportunities: E.g. AI-driven language recognition, object analysis with learning through “non-sharing” platforms Media Cube Incubator

▪ The Cluster’s own incubator for “garage inventors” and startups ▪ Modern facilities with support services for companies creating the next-generation solutions and concept s for the media industry ▪ Counseling, office support, joint activities, membership in the Cluster, and more ▪ Situated on the 8th floor in the “Innovation Tower” ▪ Access to and collaboration with companies that otherwise go “under the radar” #3 Members

Bedrock for Cloud-based TV Services

Vimond – Company

● History

○ 1997 - TV 2 Norway live streaming and live-to-VOD

○ 2002 - TV 2 Sumo OTT subscription service debuted

○ 2004 - TV4

○ 2007 - MTV

○ 2011 - Vimond established as independent company (9 founders)

○ 2012 - Comcast sign up

○ 2014 - Reuters TV sign up

○ 2015 - launch

○ 2016 - Optus (English Premier league, FIFA World Cup)

○ 2018 - Olympic Channel Services, Telia, FloSports, (“ of Sports” by Fox Sports Australia)

○ Currently 100+ employees, with about 80 in Bergen, Norway

● Ownership

○ Vimond is owned by TV 2 Norway (which is owned by the Danish publishing company, Egmont)

● Offices

○ Bergen | New York City | Sydney | San Francisco What We Do

We create OTT TV solutions for broadcasters and media companies through a mix of products, service and systems integration.

- Flexible OTT Solutions - Management and Distribution Platform Software - Post-Production Editorial Tools

- Supporting Services - Professional Services - Strategic Consulting - Global 24/7 Support & Managed Services Powered by VIMOND VIMOND PLATFORM VIMOND STORYTELLING VIMOND TOOLS & WORKFLOW

BBC World News London Camera/Trolley W2 & T2 Concept NRK News Oslo TV 2 Newschannel Oslo TV2 News Channel Copenhagen TV 2 News Bergen Electric Friends Camera/Trolley Ø 422,50

Tally

Good hight center lens

Prompter screen B 36 cm

2273,2

Mosart timing display/on 893,5 air/program

Low hight center lens

944,5

Optional large screen

944,5 #4 Media Lab Programs & Activities MEDIA LAB FACILITIES: Workshops – Teams – Events – Project Collaborations - Sandbox Activities

SHOW& COURSES BREAKFAST TELL MEETINGS

CONFERENCES HACKATHONS NETWORKING WORKSHOPS MEDIA LAB PROGRAMS Tools & Methodology: Lean Manufacturing/Production Design Thinking training Business Development guidance

People & Competence: Matching schools, minds and businesses

All International: Facilitating International Growth Bringing the World to Bergen MEDIA LAB PROGRAMS

Research and Academic Projects

▪ BIA / Horizon2020 ▪ SFI (Centers for Research-based Innovation) ▪ Centre for Investigative Journalism ▪ Innovation Norway MEDIA LAB PROGRAMS: Develop and Attract Expertise and Skills ▪ PhD, Masters and Bachelor programs ▪ University of Bergen ▪ College of Western Norway ▪ Norwegian School of Economics ▪ BI Business School ▪ High Schools ▪ Student activities and presentations ▪ Trainees & Intern programs ▪ Meeting places for future employees/employers ▪ “Speed Dates” MEDIA LAB PROGRAMS: Going Global

NCE Media Drives Global outreach ▪ New York (ERA, NYC Media Lab) ▪ San Francisco/Bay Area (Stanford d.school) ▪ Innovation Norway Worldwide Network ▪ Europe (London, Berlin) ▪ Asia Excerpts from our Calendar

▪ SVG Nordic Summit

▪ Bergen Future Week & MCB Tech .19 (June)

▪ Media Lab Technical & Business Seminars

▪ NAB Show Delegation (April)

▪ Show & Tell from members and partners

▪ IBC Expo Amsterdam med MCB Village pavilion (September)

▪ Media Lab Hackathons

▪ Tech Talks for developers

▪ Workshops og Seminars

▪ Events og presentations run by members and partners

▪ International study tours

▪ Weekly newsletters

▪ Daily news on social media and web site

MCB Pavillion at IBC

Amsterdam, September 2018 NAB - Las Vegas SVG Nordic Summit Show & Tell

The Media Cluster Hot Spot

Breakfast Meetings

In-depth discussions and coffee #5 Media City Bergen Associates Program Industry Associates

Industry Associates Profiles

▪ Established national and international media industry actors ▪ Services, products, technology or skills relevant for or complimentary to the Media City Bergen ▪ Extract and contribute value through active participation and shared resources. ▪ Shared interest in advancing the media industry in the European region Industry Associates

Industry Associates Objectives

▪ Innovate new ideas and solutions ▪ Develop own organization and skills base ▪ Identify and attract new human capital ▪ Integrate products with other manufacturers in supply chain ▪ Network to increase business reach ▪ Access and understand new markets ▪ Build brand awareness and promote and sell products & services ▪ Establish alliances and partnerships ▪ Create and use new standards Our greatest support Powered by Look to Bergen!

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