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What does the VoD Industry look like in 2023

August 3, 2023

The world of entertainment has witnessed a remarkable transformation in recent years, with the rise of video-on-demand (VoD) services revolutionizing the way we consume media. Alternative payment methods have played a crucial role in the development of this vertical, that after peaking during the pandemic is now finding stability. In this blog post, we explore the current state of the VoD industry in 2023, looking at key statistics and data that highlight its growth, trends and impact on the global media landscape.

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5 Key Points about the Mobile Money Market in 2023

August 1, 2023

Over the past decade, mobile money has experienced an unprecedented surge in popularity, revolutionizing the way people save, spend, and transfer funds. In both urban and rural areas around the world, mobile money services have bridged the gap between financial services and the unbanked, providing access to a wide array of financial tools, as well as digital services and content, at the touch of a button. This dynamic and rapidly expanding sector has paved the way for a new era of financial inclusion, accessibility, and convenience. As technology continues to break barriers and redefine the financial landscape, understanding the mobile money market’s impact is crucial for merchants and telecom operators to be part of these developments and adapt to the new situation that is taking over. Let’s take a look at how the industry looks like halfway through 2023.

Utilizing telcos power to deliver great content with CANAL+ Polska

July 25, 2023

Our team in Poland have been working hard with CANAL+ Polska and Blue Media to integrate direct carrier billing in their premium streaming app, CANAL+ Online. Now Orange and T-Mobile customers will be able to access the range of movies, series and live sports from their mobile devices. Using direct carrier billing, customers can benefit by paying directly from their monthly telecom operator’s bill.

Women using smartphone to buy online using alternative payment methods

7 Benefits that have Consolidated Alternative Payment Methods in the Digital Era

July 20, 2023

The rise of alternative payment methods worldwide brings benefits for both individuals and businesses. With a huge increase of digital transactions in the last decade, alternative payment methods offer the opportunity for merchants and telcos to boost their revenues and engage with their customers. The need to adapt to this new era, where there is no single best payment method, but an aggregation of different ones, is now a must. In this article we disclose some of the main benefits for businesses and end-users of payment methods such as mobile money or direct carrier billing.

What does the Music Industry look like in 2023

July 13, 2023

Over the last few years, people have moved from traditional forms of listening to music, such as radio and CD’s, to more digital streaming platforms, such as Spotify and YouTube. Besides these digital platforms that allow people to engage with music in auditory and video form, the younger generation, especially Gen Z, are engaging with music in different ways such as concert livestreaming or even in gaming. In this article we analyze the evolution of the industry in the last 12 months, focusing especially on the trends that have taken over music consumption habits.

Country focus: The digital ecosystem in Senegal

July 6, 2023

The digital transformation in Africa is no longer a prediction, it’s a fact. With the widespread of Internet services, improvement of connectivity infrastructures and policies that encourage the development of the digital ecosystem, the region is on its way to become a force to consider when talking about digitalisation. Despite several challenges that still have to be considered, the opportunities that the continent offer to merchants, carriers, technological companies, and digital content & services providers are huge. Within this vast land, we put our focus on the West Coast’s Senegal to analyse how the digitization is being established in one of Africa’s most stable countries.

CTO Julien Menard Sits Down With Amazon Web Services

July 5, 2023

Over the last month, our CTO Julien Menard has been working with Amazon Web Services through a video interview and at an official event to discuss how AWS has positively impacted Digital Virgo. Digital Virgo relies on AWS to handle all the data that we process daily. Seasonal data from large events or campaigns needs to be processed in real-time through AWS’s solutions.

The 4 Ways to Build Audience Loyalty Over Summer

June 29, 2023

During summer, radio stations and TV channels face challenges to maintain and build audience loyalty. When people’s routines change, outdoor activities take center stage. However, with strategic planning and engaging content, it’s possible to captivate and retain your audience throughout the summer season. In this article, we will explore effective strategies to build audience loyalty for radio stations and TV channels during summer.

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5 factors to consider about Local Adaptation in the Carrier Billing ecosystem

June 27, 2023

Direct Carrier Billing is more than a fast, secure, and easy way to make online purchases. It opens a whole new world of possibilities in the digital ecosystem, especially for regions where traditional financial services, such as credit cards, are not standardised. But what is needed for DCB to be fully successful? The cultural and technological adaptation are the key elements to achieve high performing results for Telecom Operators and Merchants worldwide. Here is what it takes to ensure that Telecom Payment becomes a truly effective payment method.

Global Trends on Mobile Apps and Digital Content

June 21, 2023

The rise in mobile devices has seen a massive growth in applications and content. Over the past few years, due to global events, apps have become more popular than ever and have been able to connect people in business, love and many other areas of their lives. Two major points of content applications are consumer spending and downloads, these are what drive different verticals. Discovering which verticals are growing means that telco companies can identify certain trends to attract and retain customers.

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