Forbidden supports Atos South Africa launch

Posted: 20/05/2013

Forbidden Technologies, the AIM quoted owner and developer of the market leading FORscene cloud video platform, is pleased to announce that Atos (Pty) Ltd (“Atos”), a systems integrator in South Africa, is officially launching FORscene for use across Africa during the next two weeks.
Atos is hosting two launch events this month, the first in Johannesburg on the 23rd May and the second in Cape Town on the 28th May. Guests will include leaders within the broadcast, educational, governmental and media sectors.
Stephen Streater, CEO of Forbidden Technologies, will be the keynote speaker at both events. Stephen will share his views on how cloud based post production is evolving and why it has become common practice in a wide range of broadcast production workflows.
Additionally Stephen will highlight the power of FORscene and its use by post production companies, broadcasters, sports producers and educational institutions to enhance and revolutionise their post production workflows.
Stephen Streater, CEO, Forbidden Technologies, said:

“Television and video are undergoing a technology driven transformation. With its own FORscene cloud, Atos is well placed to lead this growth in Africa.”

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About Forbidden Technologies
Forbidden Technologies plc (AIM: FBT, www.forbidden.co.uk) floated in February 2000.
The Company develops and markets a powerful cloud video platform, FORscene, which is used by broadcasters, in professional web video, in education and by consumers. FORscene is one of the worlds most advanced browser-based and mobile applications.
For more information, please visit www.forbidden.co.uk or contact:
Forbidden Technologies plc
Stephen Streater, CEO
Tel: +44 (0)20 8879 7245
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Adrian Hargrave, Corporate Finance
Alex Aylen, Sales
Tel: +44 (0)20 7397 8900
Bishopsgate Communications
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