Ultraviolet is a new online entertainment storage system that allows consumers to watch content wherever and whenever they want, without a subscription or the need for a DVD. Backed by content creators like Fox, Warner and Sony, it also has backing from retailers including Tesco. Tesco’s director of digital, the CEO of its Blinkbox video-on-demand arm, is Michael Comish. He tells Julian Blake about Ultraviolet and why some of the world’s biggest brands are behind it.
TCi Live: Wednesday at Digital Shoreditch
Wednesday at Digital Shoreditch 2013 was all about brands – the challenges and opportunities in advertising and consumer engagement from the rapidly advancing technologies all around.
Read more...TCi Live: Tuesday at Digital Shoreditch
Today at Digital Shoreditch 2013 saw the focus shift forward to tomorrow’s world – to the social and technological changes, big data and privacy issues that will affect us all. Check out our full set of video interviews inside this story, from Adobe and IBM to Blippar and School for Startups.
Read more...TCIO responds to Tech City Futures Report
Tech City Investment Organisation deputy chief executive Ben Southworth responds to the Tech City Futures Report’s finding of deep ambivalence about government policy towards tech business – defending the government’s involvement to date and welcoming the survey’s finding of a sense of community.
Read more...TCi Live: Monday at Digital Shoreditch
Today at Digital Shoreditch 2013 saw a focus on Tech City – with innovation, digital skills and startup stories from the East London cluster. Click through to view our unique video coverage.
Read more...Skills and cash gaps limit Tech City growth
TECHCITYFUTURES: A shortage of skilled tech talent is the biggest single problem facing the Tech City business cluster, according to new research conducted exclusively for TechCityInsider.
Read more...Quick thinking
TECHCITYINSIDER100: Smesh is an east London-based startup that captures the collective conscience of social media for clients ranging from Orange to the Guardian. Founder and CEO Tom Quick explains
Read more...Mobilising London’s Freeformers
TCi100: Businesses need sharp young tech talent – and young people need tech training. Freeformers brings the two needs together and satisfies both. Cofounder Jason Bates explains how.
Read more...Place your social bets
TCi100: Plumbee is a Shoreditch-based startup making waves in the social gaming space. Chief executive Raf Keustermans denies that it’s an easy target for a fast buck.
Read more...Happy users, happy you
User experience has moved to the forefront of most technology design, yet it remains an often-overlooked discipline. Rebecca Dean highlights what happens when UX is ignored.
Read more...Festival showcases best of digital east
Digital Shoreditch happens for the third time from 20-31 May. We’re pleased to be able to offer TCi readers a 25% discount on entry.
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