NEW YORK, April 14, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Verizon Enterprise
Solutions will lend its technology expertise to the Entertainment
Technology Center at the University of
Southern California (ETC@USC) through a seat on ETC@USC's
executive board. Verizon's global cloud, IP and wireless networks,
managed security services, end-to-end digital content solutions and
technology-related professional services are used by media and
entertainment companies to create, transport, manage and deliver
digital content around the world, on any platform,
anytime.
ETC@USC is a nonprofit, member-funded entertainment technology
think tank and research center, affiliated with the USC School of Cinematic Arts. It brings together
senior executives, innovators, thought leaders and catalysts in a
neutral setting to explore issues related to the creation,
distribution and consumption of entertainment content. Verizon's
participation on the executive board will provide media and
entertainment companies with opportunities to learn how Verizon's
media-focused solutions, network and technology expertise can help
the industry transform its future.
"The goal of the ETC@USC is to bring industry and technology
experts together to develop the solutions that will propel us
through the next 20 years," said Kenneth
Williams, CEO and executive director of the ETC@USC.
"Verizon's broad set of technologies and deep industry experience
will provide a unique voice on the executive board. We look forward
to their active participation."
Scott Spector, global head of
Verizon's media and entertainment vertical, added: "Verizon is committed to
the media and entertainment industry, and our participation with
ETC@USC will allow us to support and potentially drive innovation
in the industry. There's a vast range of opportunities to integrate
technology and improve everything from digital content production
through digital distribution, creating an optimal experience for
the industry."
Verizon Enterprise Solutions creates global connections that
generate growth, drive business innovation and help shape
tomorrow's biggest ideas. With industry-specific solutions provided
over Verizon's secure mobility, cloud, strategic networking and
advanced communications platforms, Verizon helps open new
opportunities around the world for innovation, investment and
business transformation. Visit www.verizonenterprise.com to
learn more.
The Entertainment Technology Center at the University of Southern California (ETC@USC) is a
think tank and research center within the USC School of Cinematic Arts that brings together
senior executives, innovators, thought leaders, and catalysts from
the entertainment, consumer electronics, technology, and services
industries along with the academic resources of the University of Southern California to explore and to
act upon topics and issues related to the creation, distribution,
and consumption of entertainment content. ETC@USC helps drive
collaborative projects among its member companies and engages with
next generation consumers to understand the impact of emerging
technology on all aspects of the entertainment industry, especially
technology development and implementation, the creative process,
business models, and future trends. (www.etcenter.org)
Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE, Nasdaq: VZ), headquartered in
New York, is a global leader in
delivering broadband and other wireless and wireline communications
services to consumer, business, government and wholesale customers.
Verizon Wireless operates America's most reliable wireless network,
with more than 108 million retail connections nationwide. Verizon
also provides converged communications, information and
entertainment services over America's most advanced fiber-optic
network, and delivers integrated business solutions to customers
worldwide. A Dow 30 company with more than $127 billion in 2014 revenues, Verizon employs a
diverse workforce of 177,300. For more information, visit
www.verizon.com/news/.
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