Europe
UK : All New Video Plc (ANV) has developed one of the largest mobile
value added (3G) infrastructure networks in Europe, allowing mobile
content providers and network operators to promote and develop their
content over 3G mobile, IP and ISDN connections.
The business consists
of new 3G related services and more traditional video conferencing
services.
The high degree
of resilience and quality demanded by our customers who include Orange
and the recent projects for broadcasters and media companies have
meant that ANV has built an infrastructure and capacity capable of
addressing the growing demand for 3G services.
ANV's relationship
with Orange continues to go from strength to strength with more sophisticated
network enhancements and services being implemented in the UK
.
The re-signing of the Video Call Termination contract with Orange
for a further two years has led to discussions with other France Telecom
mobile businesses which are in varying stages of development.
This investment
and the slower than expected growth in content driven traffic over
our managed services has led the company to change its business model
to a fixed subscription model and revenue sharing for future improved
traffic volumes rather than just rely upon a revenue sharing model
with clients.
ANV has signed
a number of contracts with network operators and content providers
which include the mobile operator Orange and the morning breakfast
television company GMTV.
As a result of
the investment that it is making, the company is not currently profitable.
The company has taken action to reduce costs and preserve cash reserves;
the current cash position is £219,000.
Outlook
The company continues
to work on a number of exciting projects and the pipeline is growing
with some encouraging deals in negotiation. The Board has been disappointed
with the growth and uptake of services but has taken the necessary
short term action to enable the company to convert the pipeline of
prospects into sales.