MYDEO Named as One of Europe's Hottest Private Media Technology Companies of 2008
Library House today revealed Mydeo as one of its 2008 Mediatech 100 in association with Kemp Little and New Media Age. Having recently released its new business service m3 (http://m3.mydeo.com), the streaming specialist will be recognized and celebrated at the Essential Mediatech 2008 conference in London on November 11.
London, UK (PRWEB) November 11, 2008 -- Library House, (www.libraryhouse.net), the essential source on fast-growth, innovation-led private companies across Europe, today revealed Mydeo (http://www.mydeo.com) as one of its 2008 Mediatech 100 in association with Kemp Little and New Media Age.
The Mediatech 100 is a list of Europe's hottest private media technology companies likely to have the biggest impact on the industry in the future.
Winners were selected using Kemp Little proprietary data filters and an expert advisory panel including some of the most prominent mediatech investors and experts in Europe, with senior mediatech representatives from Microsoft UK, Amadeus Capital, Kodak External Alliances and Advent Venture Partners.
With consideration was given to growth and market impact potential, the Mediatech 100 represents those most likely to change the face of the Mediatech industry.
CEOs from all of the companies successful in making the final 100 will be recognized and celebrated at the Essential Mediatech 2008 conference being held at the Hotel Russell in London on November 11, 2008.
Essential Mediatech 2008 will form an authoritative voice on the state of play in the mediatech sector, bringing together some of the most influential movers in the industry and assembling the most exciting companies, with the aim of answering the most pertinent questions facing the sector.
Andrea Favale, CEO of Library House commented, "Our Mediatech 100 includes some impressive companies and shows the strength of European venture capital in this sector and more widely. It's very encouraging to see the number of businesses that are being financed and their potential."
Other companies named in the MediaTech 100 included: Flirtomatic, Moo Print, Where Are You Now, Dailymotion, King.com, Sulake, Playfish, Blyk, Plastic Logic and Stardoll.
For information on Mediatech 100 companies including case studies, commentary and to download the Mediatech Report, please go to www.libraryhouse.net/report.
About Mydeo:
Launched in 2005 following a DTI Research and Development grant for Technical Innovation, Mydeo became the first and only service to be fully integrated into Microsoft's Windows Movie Maker software. Mydeo now provides high-quality streaming video hosting to over 250,000 individuals, communities and businesses around the world.
In October 2007 Mydeo announced that Best Buy, the largest consumer electronics retailer in the U.S. with market cap of over $20bn, were taking a minority equity stake in Mydeo, and would be using the Mydeo platform for its own bespoke video sharing service.
Mydeo won a commendation in the 'Best Streaming Service' category at the 2008 UK Internet Service Provider awards and has been named a Red Herring Europe 2008 finalist.
In July 2008 Mydeo launched its 'Mydeo Media Manager' enterprise offering aimed at the SME market. Mydeo Media Manager (http://m3.mydeo.com) provides the high performance and reliable delivery of global CDN, but on more flexible commercial terms designed for small businesses. This includes low cost plans, no set-up fees, free premium reporting and no minimum contracts. Instant account set up and 30 day free trial.
Recent Awards:
Blackberry Women in Technology Awards, Best Use of Technology by a Woman in Small to Medium Business Finalist 2008
ISPA Awards, Best Streaming Service finalist 2008
Everywoman Iris Award Winner 2007
Red Herring Europe 100 finalist 2007
Courvoisier 'The Future 500' list 2007
Sharpe Edge awards, Best e-Company finalist 2007
ISPA Awards, Best Streaming Service finalist 2007
IWA Europe 'Best Streaming Innovation' finalist 2007
WebUser Magazine 'Best New Websites' 2006
Blackberry Women in Technology Awards, Best Use of Technology finalist 2006
HSBC Start-up Stars Regional Winner 2006
NatWest Startup Awards, Best Use of Technology finalist 2006
ISPA Awards, Best Streaming Service finalist 2006
Growing Business Magazine '50 to watch for 2006'
Real Business Magazine 'Young Guns 2006'
Digital Video Magazine Gold Award Winner 2006
Notes to Press:
For further information please go to http://www.mydeo.com or contact press @ mydeo.com +44(0) 7799 622 146.
For previous press releases: http://www.mydeo.com/press
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