Wayra, Telefónica’s open innovation hub, invests in Sceenic, the creator of Watch Together, a software that enables OTT platform users to share video content whilst video chatting with friends and family.
With this investment, Sceenic seeks to strengthen its presence in the markets where Telefónica operates in Europe and Latin America and its internal growth and development of new technologies.
Sceenic was recognized as a Top leader in the co-viewing industry by Sports Innovation Lab (US) thanks to its advanced technology development and its extensive list of renowned global clients, which include: BT Sport and ScreenHits TV (United Kingdom), PCCW (Hong Kong), NPO (the Netherlands), Yes Network (US), T-Mobile, Eurovision Song Contest and NDR (Germany), etc. It can be rapidly implemented and offers a broad portfolio of SDKs for mobile, web, Smart TVs, tablets, and set-top boxes.
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Jonathan Williams, Chief Operating Officer at Sceenic, added: “As a team, it has been rewarding to welcome Wayra into the family, as it is proof of the great potential, they see in Sceenic as a company, and of the shared vision we have of bringing people together. Telefónica’s great
