Gorillabox partners with TIM w.e. to power video streaming Mobile TV enabler and content provider work together to offer video deployment to operators

London, January 2008 - Gorillabox, a fully managed mobile TV enabler, and TIM w.e., the new media entertainment content aggregator, have partnered to provide video streaming capabilities to mobile operators.

Gorillabox and TIM w.e. will co-operate on a non-exclusive basis to deploy the Gorillabox video streaming platform (the “g-box platform”) and also retail video content. TIM w.e. manages content for mobile operators such as Telefonica, Vodafone and Tigo in over 30 countries and the agreement is global in scope.

Discussions are already underway with a number of operators in Europe and South America who are seeking a carrier-grade mobile streaming capability and a range of live channels which can be easily deployed and are language-free.

“While our existing platform covered the basic requirements that operators were receiving from their consumers, we needed an advanced video streaming platform,” said Thomas Kothuis, chief commercial officer of TIM w.e. “Gorillabox is the ideal partner for us with its “g-box platform”, through which the video streaming is powered. Gorillabox also allows the service provision to be tailored for each client and its demands accordingly, meaning we can cater for each customer individually and continue maintaining good relationships with our clients.”

Gorillabox and TIM w.e. will cooperate on all video streaming deployment and will also offer a range of video content.

“It’s a great opportunity for Gorillabox,” said Christian Harris, founder and CEO of Gorillabox. “This partnership will provide us with lots of scale over a short timeframe, and working with TIM w.e. globally with many different operators will open up new avenues for us.”

About TIM w.e.
Operating in the constantly changing, developing and competitive market of mobile entertainment, TIM w.e. positions itself as a global player, delivering a high level of service to all its customers whether they are telco, media or end-consumers.

TIM w.e. distinguishes itself by its highly aggressive strategy for globalisation, supported by a particularly motivated team. In less than four years the company has expanded worldwide and now boasts an impressive network, connected to 156 mobile operators in 52 different countries.

For more information visit www.timwe.com

About Gorillabox
With over 25 years of operator, developer and content provider experience behind it, Gorillabox is a fully managed service provider powering mobile TV for broadcasters, content owners and marketeers.

Gorillabox’s core offering is streaming video content to mobile handsets anywhere in Europe and the US on any scale. Around this, Gorillabox also offers search optimisation, advertising, downloads, WAP design and development and consultancy on how to build successful services.