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Exclusive Interview with Linius Technologies CEO James Brennan
In this interview with Linius Technologies (ASX:LNU) CEO James Brennan, he outlined his company’s plans to broaden its reach beyond the sports broadcasting segment.
“Our SaaS platform turns that video into data, letting us break it apart, find anything that we want across that video and put it back together in an infinite combination,” explained Brennan.
By dissecting video into manageable data points, Linius can create dynamic content with infinitely variable video, offering personalised and immersive experiences without creating new video files.
Brennan discussed the company’s recent alliance with Fujitsu (TSE:6702) that combines Linius' prowess in video virtualisation with Fujitsu’s expertise in AI and analytics.
Watch the full interview with James Brennan, CEO of Linius Technologies,
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For investors eyeing opportunities in the technology sector, Linius Technologies presents a compelling proposition. The company's value is rooted in several key factors: a patented, scalable technology; SaaS business model with predictable revenue streams and high potential for scalability; a growing market opportunity; and strategic industry partnerships.
Overview
In the rapidly evolving world of digital content, one company is making waves by revolutionizing how we interact with video, particularly in the sports industry. Linius Technologies (ASX:LNU), a cutting-edge B2B SaaS provider, is leveraging the power of data, artificial intelligence and machine learning to transform the video content landscape.
Linius stands at the forefront of video content innovation, offering a unique platform that empowers users to search, curate and personalise video content with unprecedented ease and efficiency. By processing Virtualized Video as simply and efficiently as data, Linius has developed a solution that not only enhances user engagement but also opens up new avenues for content monetization.
The company's flagship product, Linius Whizzard, is a testament to their commitment to pushing the boundaries of what's possible in video technology. This platform offers a suite of tools designed to transform static video content into dynamic, interactive experiences that cater to the individual preferences of viewers.
Linius announced a new strategic partnership with Fujitsu, a leading global digital transformation company to combine Fujitsu’s expertise in systems integration and advanced AI-powered video analysis with Linius’s ground-breaking, patented “virtualised video” and “data-driven video assembly” technology. Fujitsu and Linius will develop solutions for individual customer needs, combining Linius’ existing platform and application programming interfaces (APIs) with Fujitsu Kozuchi for Vision, Fujitsu’s AI service.
Company Highlights
- Linius Technologies is an Australia-based, cutting-edge B2B SaaS provider leveraging the power of data, AI and machine learning to transform the video content landscape.
- The company’s key technology, the Linius Video Virtualisation EngineTM, underlies their suite of products designed to transform static video content into dynamic, interactive experiences that cater to the individual preferences of viewers.
- The company has strategically focused its efforts on the sports industry, allowed it to establish a strong foothold among major leagues, federations, rights holders and broadcasters.
- Linius announced a new strategic partnership with Fujitsu, a leading global digital transformation company that combines Fujitsu’s expertise in systems integration and advanced AI-powered video analysis with Linius’s ground-breaking, patented “virtualised video” and “data-driven video assembly” technology.
- Linius is led by a management team with a successful track record in the technology, media and entertainment and financial services industries.
Key Technology: Linius Whizzard
At the heart of Linius' offerings is the Linius Whizzard platform. This innovative solution is designed to unlock the full potential of video content through a range of specialised features:
Whizzard Highlights: Automates the creation of highlight packages, saving time and resources for content creators.
Whizzard Captivate: Enables the creation of personalised video streams, enhancing viewer engagement.
Whizzard Flick: Facilitates the production of ‘snackable’ video formats, catering to the growing demand for short-form content.The versatility of the Whizzard platform extends beyond sports, offering potential applications for broadcasters and media companies across various industries. Its capabilities for video search, curation and publication provide a comprehensive solution for organizations looking to maximise the value of their video assets.
Scoring Big in the Sports Industry
While Linius' solutions have broad applications across various sectors, the company has strategically focused its efforts on the sports industry. This approach has allowed Linius to establish a strong foothold among major leagues, federations, rights holders and broadcasters.
The sports sector presents a unique opportunity for video content optimization. With millions of passionate fans hungry for content, sports organizations are constantly seeking ways to enhance engagement and maximise the value of their video assets. Linius provides the tools to do just that, offering tailored solutions that address the specific needs of sports entities looking to elevate their content strategy.
To illustrate the practical applications of Linius' technology in sports, let's look at a couple of real-world examples:
IMG Partnership: IMG, a global leader in sports, events and media, selected Linius Whizzard to power its IMG Video Archive service. This partnership allows IMG to offer advanced video functionalities to their clients, enabling them to search, edit and distribute video content more efficiently than ever before.
US College Sports Market Entry: Linius has made significant inroads into the US sports market through deals with the Lone Star Conference and the Peach Belt Conference. These agreements demonstrate the scalability of Linius' solutions and mark a critical step in their international expansion strategy.
Management Team
James Brennan - CEO
CEO James Brennan is a dynamic leader with 20 years' experience in developing products and growing enterprise software and SaaS businesses. He has deep expertise in video, unified communications and educational technology with an outstanding track record of unlocking the latent potential of products and businesses. Brennan led transformation and growth at global companies including Integrated Research (ASX:IRI), Kaltura, BlueJeans Network and Polycom. He has a unique blend of sales, marketing, product management, and finance experience and is known for his commitment to building great teams and culture
Gerard Bongiorno - Chairman
Gerard Bongiorno is principal and co-CEO of Sapient Capital Partners, a merchant banking operation, and has over 25 years of professional experience in capital raisings and corporate advisory. Some of Bongiorno’s extensive experience include his roles in Challenger Limited (ASX:CGF), a diversified financial services firm, Village Roadshow and KPMG Corporate Finance, and his ongoing work as CEO of Sapient, raising capital both in Australia and internationally.
John Wallace - Director
US-based John Wallace has over 30 years of experience in tier 1 video and media organisations, across operations and sales, with an extensive understanding and experience in the technology, television and broadcasting industries. He most recently served as president & chief executive officer of Deluxe Entertainment Services, the media & entertainment Industry’s century-old post production and video distribution services company, and is active in the start-up investment community.
Barry McNeil - Director
Barry McNeil has over 25 years of experience in sports management and sports technology. He has led multiple sport-tech companies through rapid growth phases as CEO at Catapult Sports (ASX:CAT) and Prozone, which was acquired by StatsPerform in 2015. Currently, McNeill is founder & CEO at Bloom Sports Partners, a transformational sports advisory firm, helping sports leagues and growth-focused ownership groups find competitive advantage and sustained success.
Robert Scott - Advisory Board Member
A 30-year technology industry veteran and start-up specialist, US-based Robert Scott has an established reputation amongst industry insiders as a competitive turn-around agent, having led seven start-ups, two restarts and one internally incubated venture to successful outcomes. Currently, Scott is CEO of Cygilant, a leader in cybersecurity-as-a-service. He joined the company in 2018 and has since repositioned the company, launched a SOC-as-a-Service centre of excellence in Belfast, and implemented a best-of-breed technology strategy signing partnerships with Exclusive Networks, LogPoint and AT&T Cybersecurity.
David Butorac - Advisory Board Member
Over his 35-year career, Dubai-based David Butorac has worked in senior management and executive roles for some of the world’s leading media companies. His experience includes stints as CEO of multi-channel pay TV platform OSN (the MENA region’s premier pay TV platform), managing director of WIN Corporation, president (platforms) of the Star TV Network, group chief operating officer at Malaysia’s Astro, and head of operations for Sky UK. Butorac was named Media and Marketing Business Leader of the Year at the 2012 and 2015 Gulf Business Industry Awards and TMT Finance CEO of the Year (MENA) in 2015.
David Markus - Advisory Board Member
David Markus is a tech entrepreneur with a passion for innovation and value creation. After a career in IT management in Australia and England, he started an IT services company in Melbourne in 2002 that grew rapidly to be listed multiple times in fast-growth lists while winning awards for customer service. Having sold his company in 2019, his focus now is on helping others to scale. As a graduate of the AICD, he brings an appreciation of governance and customer focus to support the rapid deployment of technology in upscaling sales while delighting customers.
Linius Technologies Expands Market with Fujitsu Partnership
Linius Technologies (ASX:LNU) has been making waves in the broadcasting and sports federation markets with its groundbreaking approach to video content, driven by innovative technology that treats video as data.
Now the company aims to expand its offering to other industries.
“Our SaaS platform turns that video into data, letting us break it apart, find anything that we want across that video and put it back together in an infinite combination,” explained James Brennan, CEO of Linius Technologies.
This method doesn't merely enhance flexibility; it revolutionises the scope of video usage, he added.
By dissecting video into manageable data points, Linius can create dynamic content with infinitely variable video, offering personalised and immersive experiences without creating new video files.
Brennan also outlined his company’s plans to broaden its reach beyond the sports broadcasting segment.
The company’s recent alliance with Fujitsu (TSE:6702) combines Linius' prowess in video virtualisation with Fujitsu’s expertise in artificial intelligence (AI) and analytics. “We’ve partnered together to deliver an AI-powered video analytics solution that transforms video into actionable insights,” Brennan said.
From CCTV systems to drone footage, vast amounts of video remain untapped due to the sheer complexity and volume involved. This collaboration with Fujitsu aims to target multiple industries, including security, public safety, transportation and even retail. Imagine an airport's ability to use video data to track a person of interest seamlessly, transforming security protocols and operational efficiency, Brennan noted.
Watch the full interview with James Brennan, CEO of Linius Technologies, above.
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The information contained here is for information purposes only and is not to be construed as an offer or solicitation for the sale or purchase of securities. Readers should conduct their own research for all information publicly available concerning the company. Prior to making any investment decision, it is recommended that readers consult directly with Linius Technologies and seek advice from a qualified investment advisor.
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Quarterly Activities Report & Appendix 4C – Period ending 30 September 2024
Linius launches new products and partnerships in Q1 FY25 and supports multiple customers as they start new seasons
Linius Technologies Limited (ASX: LNU) (Company or Linius) is pleased to provide its Quarterly Activities Report and Appendix 4C for the quarter ending 30 September 2024, along with the following financial and operational summary.
- Expansion of Linius Media Solutions (LMS) portfolio with availability of new product, Captivate, a personalized, socially-centred viewer engagement solution for broadcasters and sports federations.
- Captivate has created opportunities in the much larger broadcast market and is driving bigger deal sizes with sports federations and rights holders. It is expected to drive a 3-5x increase in revenue in FY25 and pull through >50% increase in revenue from Whizzard and Whizzard Highlights.
- See a demo of Captivate here: https://vimeo.com/linius/captivate-demo.
- Based on learnings from existing clients, partners, and existing deployments of Whizzard and other fan engagement solutions, Captivate focuses on the biggest issue in the broadcast and sports market today – lost engagement to social apps like YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram.
- It combines the best of these social apps with the high quality sport, news, and entertainment content from broadcasters/federations, with an unmatched level of personalization.
- It’s a natural extension of LMS, taking our solutions directly to the point of monetization – viewer engagement.
- It includes:
- Instant presentation of video content, simple navigation and search
- Likes, views, sharing, and following
- User generated content
- Carousels of the latest, trending, popular and promoted content
- Dynamic assembly of hyper-personalized content – the system learns from my interactions and dynamically creates content to my specific preferences
- Captivate was launched in September at the IBC trade show and is already generating significant interest and opportunities from global broadcasters, sports federations, and partners with multiple opportunities and proposals in development. Linius anticipates multiple deployments of Captivate to be live with end users by early CY25.
- Signed a global distribution agreement with Cricket Australia (CA) that enables Linius to distribute the rights to the entire CA video archive together with Linius Captivate, Whizzard, and Whizzard Highlights. The combination of product + content provides a turn-key package that we are actively selling to broadcasters globally and will accelerate adoption of Captivate and Whizzard. This package increases potential deal sizes by over 100%.
- Forged additional industry partnerships to scale revenue growth.
- Partnerships will be a significant engine for growth and are forecasted to represent over 50% of our revenue in FY25.
- Signed a strategic partnership with Prime Focus Technologies (PFT).
- Prime Focus is the world’s largest independent integrated media services company with customers including Walt Disney-owned Star TV, Channel 4, ITV, Warner Bros. Discovery, Paramount, Disney+ Hotstar, BCCI, Amazon, MGM Studios and more. Linius and PFT will integrate LMS with PFT’s CLEAR and CLEAR AI solutions. PFT will resell Whizzard, Whizzard Highlights, Captivate, and the Linius Video Services platform and APIs.
- Joint solutions include AI-powered automated highlights and personalised content curation for sports and broadcast customers, which will be marketed and sold to PFT’s existing installed base and new business opportunities.
- Several opportunities with leading global sports federations are already in development with first outcomes expected in Q2 FY25.
- Signed a strategic partnership agreement with Fujitsu
- Headquartered in Japan, Fujitsu is a multi-national information and communications technology equipment and services corporation and the top digital services company in Japan by market share.
- Partnership delivers a suite of solutions combining Linius’ video platform with Fujitsu’s deep industry expertise and global reach and Fujitsu Kozuchi for Vision, Fujitsu’s AI service.
- Joint solutions are expected to be particularly impactful in industries including security/surveillance, airport and transportation operations, border services, police/fire services operations, site/asset inspections and maintenance, retail analysis, consumer behaviour, and more.
- These new markets have the potential to be larger than the sports and broadcast markets.
- Progressed existing partnerships with Magnifi, StatsPerform, Genius, and Avid, with multiple opportunities currently in development with each partner. These well-advanced partnerships are expected to increase revenue by more than 25% in the next 2 quarters.
- Supported customers in their usage of Linius Media Solutions for new seasons.
- Rollouts for American football for Lone Star Conference, soccer for Peach Belt Conference, and ice hockey via customer HTP for various federations and schools including North American Hockey League, USA Hockey, and Shattuck St Marys.
- HTP has rolled out Whizzard to existing clients, in addition to their existing Personalized Channel fan engagement solution.
- Racing.com now actively utilizing Whizzard, with their former bespoke editorial/curation solution now decommissioned.
- In August, the Company implemented a restructure, reducing annualized costs by nearly $1million. With the launch of Captivate, incremental ongoing development to existing products, and a streamlined deployment process, significant cost reductions in engineering were achieved, in addition to other cost reductions across the operation.
- Linius participated in the IBC tradeshow in September, launching new product Captivate with partner Magnifi. The show resulted in over 100 leads and dozens of highly qualified opportunities which are now under development, both independently and with Magnifi.
- In October, Linius attended the annual Sportel conference driving multiple deals further in the sales cycle and adding several new qualified opportunities to the pipeline.
Linius CEO James Brennan commented, “While Q1 FY25 showed lower financial results than recent quarters due to invoicing seasonality and some delayed payments, the strength and quality of our deal pipeline will support our growth plans for FY25. In Q1, we completed several objectives that are important to our revenue growth this year. The first is the launch of Captivate, our new personalized and socially-oriented viewer engagement solution. Captivate has truly been game-changing in our conversations with broadcasters and sports federations around the world and it’s clear that Captivate is meeting the market both in terms of value and timing. Traditional broadcast mediums are experiencing decline in viewership and revenue to social apps like YouTube, TikTok and Instagram. Captivate puts the control back in the hands of the rights holder, combining their premium content with the engagement features viewers are proven to favour, on their websites/apps. Captivate increases stream volumes by 20% or more, drives significant monetization opportunities, and brings the relationship with the users back to the rights holder. The response from our partners has been amazing, with all fully engaged in taking Captivate to market. Captivate is expected to generate a 3-5x increase in revenue during FY25 and pull through >50% growth in other Linius products.”
“Secondly, we forged two more partnerships with world class technology partners, Prime Focus Technologies and Fujitsu. These are large, global leaders in their respective markets who recognise the value that Linius solutions brings to their existing customers and the differentiation that we add to their solution portfolios.
These are in addition to our existing partnerships with Magnifi, StatsPerform, Genius, and Avid, all of which have generated multiple opportunities currently in development. These partnerships are a strong validation of Linius solutions and strategy and are expected to contribute >50% of revenue in FY25.”
“With our complete Linius Media Solutions portfolio, strong reference customers and case studies, and strategic partnerships for scale, we are confident in our growth in FY25 towards profitability.”
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Linius and Fujitsu Partner to Unlock the Power of Video Worldwide
New global partnership delivers AI-powered video analytics that transform multimedia content and data into actionable insights
Linius Technologies Limited (ASX: LNU) (Linius or Company) – the only cloud-based solution that unlocks the value of video archives with immersive, deeply personalized viewer experiences via its Linius Media Solutions portfolio – is pleased to announce a new strategic partnership with Fujitsu, a leading global digital transformation company.
Businesses, governments, and organisations can now unlock the full potential of their video data thanks to this new partnership, which combines Fujitsu’s expertise in systems integration and advanced AI-powered video analysis with Linius’s ground-breaking, patented “virtualised video” and “data-driven video assembly” technology.
The partnership delivers a suite of solutions that empower organisations to instantly search, analyse, and assemble video streams from multiple sources, creating meaningful narratives that reveal critical information and drive better decision-making. Leveraging Fujitsu’s expertise in systems integration, Fujitsu and Linius will develop solutions for individual customer needs, combining Linius’ existing platform and application programming interfaces (APIs) with Fujitsu Kozuchi for Vision, Fujitsu’s AI service.
It is expected to be particularly impactful in industries outside of Linius’ current markets, including security/surveillance, airport and transportation operations, border services, police/fire services operations, site/asset inspections and maintenance, retail analysis, consumer behaviour, and more.
Graeme Beardsell, Chief Executive Officer of Fujitsu Asia Pacific, said: “This partnership is a game- changer for businesses looking to leverage the power of video. By combining Linius’ innovative video platform with Fujitsu’s deep industry expertise and global reach, we are empowering organisations to unlock the true value of their video data, when combined with Fujitsu Kozuchi for Vision, Fujitsu’s AI service.”
James Brennan, Chief Executive Officer of Linius Technologies, said: “This partnership is a major milestone for Linius as we look to enter new markets, including security and public sector organisations. It allows us to bring the power of Linius Video Services to a wider audience, enabling organisations across industries worldwide to benefit from the transformative capabilities of our AI and data-driven video assembly. Working with Fujitsu, a worldwide leader in digital transformation, will help us redefine the way organisations interact with video, transforming data into actionable insights and driving real-world impact.”
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Linius Technologies Limited (ASX: LNU) – Trading Halt
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The securities of Linius Technologies Limited (‘LNU’) will be placed in trading halt at the request of LNU, pending it releasing an announcement. Unless ASX decides otherwise, the securities will remain in trading halt until the earlier of the commencement of normal trading on Thursday, 31 October 2024 or when the announcement is released to the market.
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Linius Technologies: Game-changing, Data-driven Personalized Video Content for the Sports and Broadcast Industry
Linius Technologies (ASX:LNU) is a cutting-edge B2B SaaS provider leveraging data, artificial intelligence, and machine learning to transform the video content landscape. Linius Technologies is making waves by revolutionizing how we interact with video, particularly in the sports industry. The company stands at the forefront of video content innovation by offering a unique platform that empowers users to search, curate and personalise video content with unprecedented ease and efficiency. Linius has developed a solution that not only enhances user engagement but also opens up new avenues for content monetization.
Linius Whizzard, the company's flagship product, offers a suite of tools designed to transform static video content into dynamic, interactive experiences that cater to the individual preferences of viewers.
Whizzard Highlights: Automates the creation of highlight packages, saving time and resources for content creators.
Whizzard Captivate: Enables the creation of personalised video streams, enhancing viewer engagement.
Whizzard Flick: Facilitates the production of ‘snackable’ video formats, catering to the growing demand for short-form content.Company Highlights
- Linius Technologies is an Australia-based, cutting-edge B2B SaaS provider leveraging data, AI and machine learning to transform the video content landscape.
- The company’s key technology, the Linius Video Virtualisation EngineTM, underlies their suite of products designed to transform static video content into dynamic, interactive experiences that cater to the individual preferences of viewers.
- The company has strategically focused its efforts on the sports industry, allowed it to establish a strong foothold among major leagues, federations, rights holders and broadcasters.
- Linius is led by a management team with a successful track record in the technology, media and entertainment and financial services industries.
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Linius Technologies Limited (ASX: LNU) – Reinstatement to Quotation
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The suspension of trading in the securities of Linius Technologies Limited (‘LNU’) will be lifted from the commencement of trading today, 10 September 2024 following the release by LNU of an announcement regarding a capital raising.
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