Ft Fbt Discussion Threads

[chriscallen] 26/11/2018 18:17

I think I will Stick as I've always appreciated the words given to Old Bill in the cartoon from WWI: 'Well, if you knows of a better'ole, go to it'. It's risky but I don't know of another world beating technology available in the UK for pennies per share.

[paulcon1] 26/11/2018 17:15

NickB

Totally agree with your sentiment, this could be a 'once in a generation' opportunity.

If I understand the tech correctly its a game-changer for a multitude of sectors.

GL

[chriscallen] 26/11/2018 17:09

It's a Catch 22 situation for existing long term shareholders: to get the share price up to a level that might persuade them to sell probably requires two or three really big wins and then big players might be interested in acquiring FBT. But if there are two or three big wins the Company becomes cash positive and with a track record of serving bigger customers doesn't need a major player offering to buy them out... unless the price offered is really spectacular because there is an auction between two or three players each of which want FBT and don't want it falling in the hands of a competitor. I dream on.

On a separate note wasn't there a Press Release some time ago about a US based distance learning law college? If so, is this new deal an expansion on that contract or an entirely new user? I wonder if Universities and Colleges here are a potential market as many of them have overseas interests in places like Hong Kong and the UAE - then staff wouldn't actually have to go there which might relieve quite a few fears.

[paulcon1] 26/11/2018 17:06

Cabi

Lets hope so, IM's CV is very impressive for sure and he has backed his enthusiasm with money (or his families) and I maintain it is probably his involvement that ensured the successful fund raise.

FBT seem more solid, staff wise and the latest Tech upgrades seem very impressive across all mediums/hardware.

Financial/Operationally (Latest P&L) FBT are worse off, which is the only tangible metric.

I share your optimism yet remain sceptical

GL and IMHO

[nickb] 26/11/2018 16:39

‘Am also very optimistic about the technology but am not sure this BOD's are up to the global video-space domination that is unfolding.’


Paul
We now have a very good team at FBT led by a very capable CEO

However if we do really have the right Cloud video technology that will transform the video market which i believe we do then we may be too small a company to fully exploit it.

Hence the technology needs a massive US tech giant for the next stage.
But only if their offer is multiples of today’s low price after 20 years of funding and development.

IMHO

[cabi1] 26/11/2018 16:38

Paulcon1. IM is the real deal as far as I’m concerned. If in the end he believes selling up will be the better option he will.

A strategic and entrepreneurial leader with a strong record of delivering growth, innovation, partnerships and successful investment in content across global markets.

CEO of the UK AIM-listed technology company Forbidden Technologies plc. including relaunching and rebranding and repositioning its innovative and powerful cloud-based video editing technology, Blackbird, as an infrastructure solution to global media companies.

Until April 2017 led the largest and most profitable of Turner's businesses in EMEA winning six BAFTAs (including Children's Channel of the Year), secured external local funding for an international animation production and driven world-first Time Warner partnerships with Warner Bros and HBO.

In March 2016 led the negotiation of an extended and improved 5-year affiliate partnership with Sky UK, which secured carriage of all of Turner's channels and on demand content in 10 million Sky TV households until 2020. Turner is also a key partner in the Sky Kids app. This was followed by a similar long-term and improved partnership with Virgin Media.

Was selected to attend Harvard Business School in 2016, which was transformational. Also a strong believer in investing in the team’s skills and personal development enrolling them in courses in leadership negotiation and M&A.

Prior to Turner delivered 5 years of record-breaking growth at BBC Worldwide leading the EMEA and latterly CEMA regions, launching businesses in Italy, Africa, Poland and the Nordic. Successfully invested in local production winning two SAFTA.

A global citizen who has lived and worked successfully in China, Romania, Poland, Papua New Guinea, Singapore, Malaysia and Indonesia. Although each country has many unique attributes and challenges, an open mind, total professionalism and respect for others invariably yields success.

Identified by the BBC Worldwide Board as one of the top three executive talents in the company and selected by Viacom as one of 10 'Future Global Leaders'

[cabi1] 26/11/2018 16:27

Mellow Events presentation must be going down well. I bet they are buying on their phones. Getting a few in before the close. Lol

[nickb] 26/11/2018 16:25

Gosh is sentiment changing on this B.B.?

[paulcon1] 26/11/2018 16:08

McSean/Cabi

Agree re partnership with Microsoft, it feels different as if, at last, FBT are being treated as legitimate partners.

Am also very optimistic about the technology but am not sure this BOD's are up to the global video-space domination that is unfolding.

IMHO

[cabi1] 26/11/2018 15:59

They wouldn’t have had FBT on their stand if they weren’t impressed with the technology.

[mcsean2164] 26/11/2018 15:47

Have to admit, nice to see Blackbird and Azure mentioned together in that story. It would be amazing if azure decided to purchase FBT lock stock and barrel. Let's hope that Microsoft begins to value the blackbird partnership. Also, let's not forget that microsoft have their own video store and just had $100billion in revenue this year.

Would be nice if they threw some of their revenue at FBT and it's beginning to seem as if FBT are atttempting to court Microsoft's attention, (shows, barbri, Deltatre).

I haven't felt this optimistic for a while.

Come on FBT, time to score a touchdown

[nickb] 26/11/2018 14:49

Yes an important step

Not always about revenue size but adoption in new markets that can lead to revenue growth.

Non broadcast video is a big but diverse market.
Very long tail potential customers which will add up.

[cabi1] 26/11/2018 14:39

IM LinkedIn

A second Microsoft Azure based customer is an important step forward for Blackbird. Well done to Richie Murray for securing Barbri as a strategic new public cloud partner for us.

[paulcon1] 26/11/2018 13:44

Tm Broadcast tweet confirming Barbri deal...

[paulcon1] 26/11/2018 13:17

NickB

I, for one, welcome B.B posters sharing FBT news, it's sometimes the only way I know what's going on!

Oh and its a public forum so people can post what they like!

GL

[nickb] 26/11/2018 12:45

Would you rather they not announce these type of deals?

Plus it’s not an investor announcement it’s a marketing press release.

Perhaps better that FBT press releases are not put on this B.B?

[paulcon1] 26/11/2018 11:00

I think they had to announce it formerly as they hinted at contract wins at Sharesoc, obviously not RNS worthy so there should not be any share response.

The timing is 'pure FBT' to placate or divert 'poor revenue so far' questions at the investor show.

IMHO

[mcsean2164] 26/11/2018 10:49

I hope so, the BBC was a disaster though selling Blackbird as a replacement for VLC media player.

The part is worrying : will use Blackbird Edge to rapidly push all of its online training videos into the Azure cloud

This part sounds a lot better : where its media production team can seamlessly edit and add graphics to them using Blackbird Forte

Maybe not so bizarre, fingers crossed.

[chriscallen] 26/11/2018 10:41

Barbri could be a door opener to get into Leeds Equity Partners other investments which currently include:
BARBRI
Campus Management
Dalton and Money Education
Edcentric
Endeavor Schools
Exterro
Fusion Education Group
INTO University Partnerships
Knowledge Factor
Project Management Academy
Prosci
Simplify Compliance

"Today, Leeds Equity’s portfolio of investments collectively generates more than $4 billion of revenue annually and employs more than 30,000 people.

The global knowledge-based economy is rapidly transforming how we share information, learn, connect, and ultimately, how businesses operate. Innovation is enhancing productivity, disrupting legacy structures, generating new partnerships and expanding opportunities for growth.

Leeds Equity and our portfolio companies are at the forefront of this transformation."

[paulcon1] 26/11/2018 10:38

McSean

Perhaps its a pre-cursor for the MASSIVE news to be announced later, FBT are presenting at a share show, today, I think.

GLM

[nickb] 26/11/2018 10:13

Small $contract I guess but addressees huge market in corporate business/ education video

Traditional editing software solutions are totally wrong for this new world of corporate media generation.


I would like to see it embedded in Microsoft office 365
for word processor type video production for everyone.

Same goes in education.

Power of video editing in a browser on any device in the Cloud for anyone.

[mcsean2164] 26/11/2018 09:44

A truly bizaare announcement!

[paulcon1] 26/11/2018 09:31

ChrisC

Good news and, again, in the education/training sector.

Well done FBT




GL and IMHO

[chriscallen] 26/11/2018 09:20

Today's News
November 26, 2018, London – Forbidden Technologies plc (AIM: FBT), the developer and seller of Blackbird, the workstation experience in the cloud, has announced that Barbri has chosen Blackbird for video editing in the cloud, with content storage and processing provided by Microsoft Azure.

Barbri, the world’s largest law examinations preparation company, will use Blackbird Edge to rapidly push all of its online training videos into the Azure cloud where its media production team can seamlessly edit and add graphics to them using Blackbird Forte. Once finished the videos will be delivered back to Barbri’s Learning Management System for access by students through publishing to Barbri’s Content Delivery Network (CDN).

Blackbird will provide Barbri with a highly effective way of using Azure for content storage and processing without the need for expensive on-premise equipment and infrastructure. This highly scalable and flexible combination of Blackbird and Microsoft Azure provides a very efficient workflow that enables the production of video content anywhere.

Blackbird enables secure, lightning-fast, frame-accurate editing and distribution of video content in the cloud by anyone, anytime, anywhere on any device using bandwidth as low as 2Mb per second.

Leading sports broadcast services company, Deltatre is also an extensive user of Blackbird through Microsoft Azure. The company uses the technology to extend its OTT offering of editing services for live and non-live on-demand content for a wide range of sports including American Football, athletics, golf, rugby and cycling.