Next Media Research Programme Receives Government Funding
(Thomson Reuters ONE) -
Press Release 28/04/2010 15:45
A large-scale Finnish research programme Next Media has received EUR 3.8 million
from Tekes, the Finnish Funding Agency for Technology and Innovation for 2010.
Sanoma leads and co-ordinates the Next Media research programme, which develops
future concepts and business models for media. The aim of the research programme
is to enhance digital media R&D activity in Finland and to also lead to
significant business internationally.
"Tekes' positive funding decision enables a joint R&D investment of this scale
for the first time in Finnish media industry. The programme strives to improve
the industry know-how, so that we are able to also ensure the success of Finnish
media internationally," Next Media research programme leader Eskoensio Pipatti
says.
Next Media research programme includes ten different projects. For example,
eReading project examines how content moves from content producer to eReading
applications. The project focuses on the new business models, user experiences
and common technological interfaces and file formats. Other projects examine,
for example, effects of new platforms on media consumption and new ways of
internationalising digital media services in large-scale.
Sanoma has a leading role in the Next Media programme. All Sanoma's five
divisions are in the programme.
"Participating in the Next Media research programme supports Sanoma's strategic
objective to increase innovation and to focus on digital media. I am delighted
that we are doing the R&D activities jointly with all other media players,"
Sanoma's President and CEO Hannu Syrjänen says.
Receiving the first year's funding from Tekes enables the Next Media projects to
start in full speed. The total scope of the Next Media research programme, which
is initiated by the Strategic Centre for Science, Technology and Innovation in
the Field of ICT, is EUR 6.8 million. It is one of the six programmes, which now
cover the whole area of ICT from gadgets to content and consumers. The final
targets are set for year 2015.
Additional information: Chief of R&D Eskoensio Pipatti, Sanoma Entertainment,
tel. +358 10 707 7035,eskoensio.pipatti(at)sanomaentertainment.com
Sanoma inspires, informs and connects. As a diversified media group, we bring
information, experiences, education and entertainment to millions of people
every day. We make sure that quality content and interesting products and
services are easily available and meet the demands of our readers, viewers and
listeners. We offer a challenging and interesting working environment for
20,000 people in over 20 countries throughout Europe. In 2009, the Group's net
sales totalled EUR 2.8 billion.
[HUG#1409372]
Unternehmensinformation / Kurzprofil:
Datum: 28.04.2010 - 14:46 Uhr
Sprache: Deutsch
News-ID 19861
Anzahl Zeichen: 0
contact information:
Town:
Helsinki
Kategorie:
Business News
Diese Pressemitteilung wurde bisher 244 mal aufgerufen.
Die Pressemitteilung mit dem Titel:
"Next Media Research Programme Receives Government Funding"
steht unter der journalistisch-redaktionellen Verantwortung von
Sanoma Oyj (Nachricht senden)
Beachten Sie bitte die weiteren Informationen zum Haftungsauschluß (gemäß TMG - TeleMedianGesetz) und dem Datenschutz (gemäß der DSGVO).
