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Sony LIV meets demand for digital entertainment , expands into South Africa , Mauritius
Sony LIV ’ s extensive library boasts over 40,000 hours of content across multiple languages . Users of South Africa , Mauritius , Jamaica , Guyana , and Trinidad and Tobago can now access this rich content catalogue , catering to their diverse tastes and preferences .
The users will have access to an impressive lineup of content that ranges from gripping original series such as Scam 2003 : The Telgi Story , Rocket Boys , Maharani , Gullak to 18,000 + hours high-octane TV shows to select sporting events . The platform is also home to acclaimed regional and Hollywood films such as Gargi , 2018 , Por Ghoshal , Saudi Vellakka among the others .
Sony LIV , India ’ s premium video-on-demand , VOD service , announced its strategic expansion into select countries in Africa and the Caribbean region . This move underscores Sony LIV ’ s commitment to providing indigenous entertainment to a global audience and delivering high-quality content to viewers worldwide .
This expansion is a pivotal step in Sony LIV ’ s mission to connect with the Indian community globally while also reaching out to new audiences and enriching the entertainment experiences of viewers in Africa and the Caribbean .
Users can visit sonyliv . com or download the app from Google Playstore , Apple Appstore , or AFS store . The app is compatible with a wide range of devices and platforms , including Android Mobile , Tab , Android TV , iPad , and Apple TV , ensuring that viewers can enjoy their favourite content anytime , anywhere .
Manish Aggarwal , Head Growth and Monetisation , Sony LIV says , “ These continents are home to a significant population of the Indian diaspora and with an accelerated digital adoption amongst consumers in the market , there is an increasing appetite for digital entertainment that is both culturally rich and has a wide appeal .”
Raxio Data Centres , Safaricom , wingu . africa driving growth of Ethiopian datacentre market
Datacentre development in Ethiopia has gained momentum with investments from notable operators like Raxio Data Centres and Safaricom , marking a steady growth trajectory for the country ’ s datacentre infrastructure .
The Ethiopia datacentre market is set to become more competitive , attracting new investors starting from 2022 . Foreign investors have already begun entering the market , with key players including Raxio Data Centres , Safaricom , and wingu . africa .
The push for smart city initiatives has spurred the development and adoption of digital platforms in Ethiopia . Collaborations such as the one between Ethio Telecom and the Addis Ababa city administration to build a smart city in Addis Ababa underscore this digital transformation .
An important milestone was reached in July 2023 when a memorandum of understanding was signed between The Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia and the Republic of Korea to embark on a Smart City project in Ethiopia .
The government has ambitious plans to generate over 35,000 MW through geothermal energy by 2037 . The Ethiopia datacentre market is experiencing a surge in the adoption of air-based cooling solutions with robust redundancy , N + 1 . Additionally , operators are implementing power backup solutions with on-site fuel storage to ensure uninterrupted operations .
Wingu . africa , for instance , inaugurated its inaugural facility in Addis Ababa , boasting an impressive 161 thousand square feet of space and a power capacity of approximately 10 MW when fully developed . Addis Ababa has emerged as the preferred location for major investments from colocation service providers like wingu . africa and Safaricom .
In terms of connectivity , Ethiopia is gearing up for the expansion of 4G and 5G networks , with telecom operators like Ethio Telecom committed to enhancing service quality to meet the growing demands of end-users . For instance , in June 2023 , the World Bank made significant investments in Africa to support Safaricom Ethiopia in building and operating advanced 4G and 5G mobile networks .
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