July 2020

Startup Predicts Streaming Success

The entertainment industry relies on ratings, primarily from mega-firm Nielsen, to measure the value of television shows. With the emerging popularity of streaming and subscription services, producers and platforms are searching for new technology to gauge success. Parrot Analytics, an international start-up with headquarters in New York, tracks viewer enthusiasm. Using a metric that measures the value and meaning of a show to a streamer, Parrot not only counts viewers but calculates their interest and…


THINGS ARE LOOKING UP FOR THE CLOUD

If pandemic life has taught us anything, it is that life is pretty livable in the cloud. Every aspect of our lives, from work, to school, and even social interactions are now happening virtually. Zoom calls, instant messaging, and chat platforms are how we get together. This means that even as the economy faulters and unemployment rates continue to rise, companies that build or operate the technological infrastructure necessary for online life are doing well. Among the world’s largest…