VR streaming

Sam Media’s Holozonia shortlisted for a GLOMO Award

Posted on by Andrea Putnam-Moorcroft

The shortlist for the prestigious 2023 GLOMOS (Global Mobile Awards) was revealed, honouring cutting-edge innovation and initiatives in the mobile industry creating real impact for society. Sam Media’s latest product, Holozonia, made it to the shortlist in the brand new category Best Mobile Innovation for Web3.

The GLOMOS are always evolving with new awards added regularly to acknowledge achievement in emerging areas of the industry and reflect the latest technology trends. Other categories making their debuts this year include: Best Mobile Innovation for Cities and Best Cloud Solution.

Sam Media expanded it’s next-generation product line-up last year, with the launch of Holozonia during World Telemedia 2022. The Amsterdam based company has a strong focus on immersive content and launched several VR and AR services in the past years. Holozonia is the first service that offers a wide range of VR and AR content in one place. One subscription will enable consumers to enjoy premium VR Streaming, AR games, spatial music, 360 fitness, and education in 3D, VR, and AR. All of this is offered in one metaverse and can be accessed from a smartphone’s browser anywhere and anytime.

GSMA will be announcing the winners of the GLOMO Awards in a ceremony during Mobile World Congress, on Tuesday 28 February, 18:00 – 19:00 (CET), at the Industry City Stage in Hall 4. A team of Sam Media will be at Mobile World Congress. Contact us to set up a meeting.

For the full story as well as an video interview with Sam Media on their shortlisting please visit: https://sam-media.com/press-release-sam-medias-holozonia-shortlisted-for-a-glomo-award/

Dutch digital innovator Sam Media wins Meffy Award with VR streaming service Mobio360

Posted on by Andrea Putnam-Moorcroft

 

Sam Media provides more than 700,000 Mobio360 subscribers in Africa a window to the world.

The winners of the 2020 Meffys awards, voted by members of the Mobile Ecosystem Forum (MEF), were announced at the virtual MEF Connects Innovators event. Sam Media was nominated by MEF members for its service Mobio360 in the category Richer Mobile Customer Engagement. This category is showcasing mobile products and services that encourage the positive participation and engagement of customers. Meffy Awards, often seen as the Oscars from the Mobile Industry, celebrate innovation, creativity, and ingenuity in the Mobile Ecosystem, applauding the companies that have made a difference across the core ecosystems from the MEF.

Mobio360 is a virtual reality streaming content service offering access to hundreds of fully immersive digital experiences, from guided tours of more than fifty world cities, to adrenaline-fueled extreme sports and activities in hundreds of exotic locations. With the ease of accessibility that direct carrier billing brings, Sam Media provides more than 700,000 Mobio360 subscribers in Africa a window to the world. With its engaging content, smart streaming capabilities to adjust bandwidth, and built-in social sharing functionalities, Mobio360 has encouraged and inspired mobile users on the continent during a time when the pandemic kept everyone indoors.

MEF’s Global Board Director Waheed Adam announced the winners of this year’s Meffys Awards during MEF Connects, an event that brings together influential mobile players from all over the world. Sam Media’s Business Development Director for the African region, Anzelle Robertson, accepted the award virtually.

Sam Media team, winners of the Meffy Awards in 2021