Appear

Monday Meet: Say Hello to Frank Li 🌟 We’re excited to introduce Frank Li, our new Customer Success Manager! Based in North America, Frank brings over 30 years of experience in video broadcast, streaming, OTT, and video cloud infrastructure. Having spent 12 years at Harmonic Inc. supporting video encoding, transcoding, and on-prem Kubernetes deployment, Frank is well-versed in the tech that powers live media experiences. At Appear, Frank will be providing technical support to our North American customers, ensuring they get the most out of Appear’s solutions and troubleshooting any issues to keep their systems running smoothly. Outside of work, you’ll find Frank outdoors—skiing, hiking, and camping. There’s nothing he enjoys more than taking in the natural beauty from the top of a mountain! Welcome, Frank! We’re thrilled to have you on board. 🎉 #Appear #LiveProduction #BroadcastTechnology

We were delighted to welcome our long-standing customers, Türksat Uydu Haberleşme Kablo TV ve İşletme A.Ş. and PROFEN to our Oslo HQ this week for three days of training with Tewelde Degefa Assefa, Danche Dimovska, Charlyn Obiso and Alex Whateley and a visit to our factory Hapro Electronics AS. The sessions focused on the XC Platform, which they’ve been using for nearly two decades! Turksat is one of our oldest customers, and we’re incredibly proud that the equipment they first purchased 19 years ago is still running! Thanks for your trust and for visiting 🙌 #MediaTech #LiveProduction #Appear

We are thrilled to announce that Appear is the official provider of cutting-edge broadcast transmission for the #SwissIndoors Basel 2024! In partnership with Teletrend AG and R. Geissmann AG, we’re delivering a comprehensive TV signal processing solution across the entire venue, ensuring all spectators can experience the action in real-time, wherever they are 🎾 https://lnkd.in/dT9KNzjd #Broadcast #livetransmission #tennistournament

We’re excited to announce that Andrew Rayner, CTO of Appear, will be speaking at the SMPTE Summit in Los Angeles tomorrow, October 22nd. Andy will dive into the topic of live production media data compute interchange. If you're attending, don’t miss this opportunity to gain insights from one of the industry’s leading experts! #LiveProduction #MediaTech #Appear

Monday Meet: Meet Nina Maricic, our new Director of Sales Operations!🌟 We’re excited to welcome Nina as Director of Sales Operations! With over 15 years of experience in finance, strategy, and sales operations across telecom and SaaS industries, Nina will be instrumental in supporting Appear’s global market development. Based in Oslo, she will collaborate with the Commercial team and frequently travel to the US and UK. Nina will focus on optimising our sales capabilities, creating competitive pricing strategies, and leveraging data analytics to drive growth. Outside of work, she’s an outdoor enthusiast who loves cycling, hiking, and skiing—and is eager to try cross-country skiing in Norway! We’re thrilled to have Nina on board. Welcome to Appear, Nina! #Welcome #TeamAppear #SalesOperations #Leadership #MeetTheTeam

Wrapping up the week with an interview with our dear CTO, Andrew Rayner at #NABNYShow! He dove deep into Appear’s cutting-edge solutions for digital media file transport, covering everything from compression and IP encapsulation to manipulation, processing, and transport—key elements for seamless live production. Enjoy💡https://hubs.ly/Q02TMN2W0

We’re thrilled to announce that our X Platform has been shortlisted for the Best Tech Innovation in Live Production at the #BroadcastTech #TechAwards! Exciting times ahead 🤞

We are thrilled to announce the appointment of Shakunt Malhotra as Vice President for the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region at Appear. With over 18 years’ leadership experience in media technology, Shakunt will lead our strategic expansion across the APAC market.   Shakunt brings a wealth of expertise in satellite, cloud-based playout systems, and large-scale media facility expansions, and will be instrumental in delivering Appear’s innovative solutions to broadcasters, telecom operators, and sports rights holders across the region. His deep knowledge of APAC, combined with our focus on sustainability and power-efficient solutions, will help drive our commitment to customer excellence and cutting-edge technology.   Join us in welcoming Shakunt to Appear as we continue to innovate and provide world-class media solutions.    Read the full press release here: 👇 https://lnkd.in/gPhs-QKD   #Leadership #Innovation #APAC

🌟 Monday Meet: Marte Lindland, our new Talent Acquisition Coordinator! 🌟 We’re thrilled to introduce Marte as the newest member of our HR team at Appear! With a background in psychology and currently pursuing a master's degree in organizational psychology and leadership, Marte brings a unique skill set and fresh enthusiasm to talent acquisition and employer branding. Though new to HR, Marte has gained valuable insights through her studies and global development experiences, fostering skills in diversity, teamwork, and communication. At Appear, she’ll be supporting the HR team with talent acquisition and employer branding. Outside of work, Marte is passionate about staying active and engaged. She’s a handball player, a songwriter, an avid traveler, and someone who thrives on staying busy and active. Welcome, Marte—we’re excited to have you with us! #Welcome #TeamAppear #HR #TalentAcquisition #MeetTheTeam

Join Appear’s CTO, Andrew Rayner, and Stan Moote, CTO of the #IABM, as they dive into the latest trends shaping the media industry on this episode of “Time for Tea with Andy Rayner,” recorded live at NAB New York! 🎙️ Key highlights: 💡 The resurgence of hardware in hybrid workflows 💡 How YouTube has become the first platform for U.S. living room TV viewing 💡 The growing role of AI in streamlining live production 💡 Tackling sustainability challenges and the importance of secure, distributed workflows 💡 Why industry training is crucial for the next generation of professionals If you’re curious about the future of broadcast and live production, this episode is a must-listen! Spotify 🔗 : https://lnkd.in/dFJQTRiE Video: https://lnkd.in/drM-yCmb #NABSHOWNY #MediaTech #Broadcasting