Octopus Media Technology


Octopus Media Technology /Octopus TV is a cloud based video content management and delivery platform, which enables the storage, management and global delivery of video and other files. It was founded in 2006 by Andrew Eborn, who now acts as CEO.

History

Founded in 2006 by Andrew Eborn who now acts as CEO.
In March 2008, Octopus signed a deal with Thomas Cook to host, upload, and provide a player for Thomas Cook TV.
Octopus TV was a finalist in every category of UKTI's prestigious Passport to Export Awards 2008. This was a first in the history of the Awards. Octopus TV won the Award for Best Use of Services
On 08 08 08 Octopus TV launched a site in association with The London Development Agency enabling anyone to upload video messages of support for the athletes in the Beijing Olympics. Octopus TV's video platform was sponsored by BT and the videos were also played out in London House, Beijing, during the Games.

In July 2009, following a distribution deal between OctopusMT and The Press Association, The Independent launched an online UK video news service provided by Octopus.
AmberFin and Octopus Media Technology announced in 2009 plans for a new strategic partnership.
In January 2010 Octopus expanded into Korea opening up an office and providing services for a number of Korean companies including Naver Korea's biggest search engine.
OctopusMT is an official supplier to England 2018, supporting England’s bid to host the 2018 World Cup.
October 2014 Octopus TV forms a strategic alliance with Compact Media Group
2016 Andrew Eborn, Octopus TV, produces documentary on Joe Corre, son of Malcolm McLaren & Vivienne Westwood, burning his £5 million punk collection
Andrew Eborn is a regular speaker/panelist at several international industry events with wide-ranging topics from the future of television, new technology, legal issues, social media, advertising and finance.
Cannes Film Festival
Cannes Mip
Cannes Mipcom
Discop Africa, Jo'burg
Discop Istanbul
Montreux
South Africa
Sunny Side of the Doc La Rochelle
2017 Andrew Eborn commissioned to be a columnist for The Drum
2017 Andrew Eborn establishes The Octopus TV Failure Awards - recognising that if necessity is the mother of invention failure is the father of success.
Andrew Eborn establishes a strategic alliance between The Octopus TV Failure Awards and The Museum of Failure in Sweden.
2018 Andrew Eborn, lawyer, broadcaster, presenter, producer, futurologist and strategist launches Knot The Truth Ltd in Cannes with singer/songwriter, music and film producer, magician, mentalist & hypnotist RJ Gibb, son of Robin Gibb of Bee Gees. KTT produces a strong line up of programs, T.V., film and music productions, live events, theatrical shows and holographic experiences as well as being curators of fine foods, wines and liquors.
July 2019 Canned Laughter It's OK Not To Be OK, mental health series produced and presented by Andrew Eborn, launched at Equity's Guild House
October 2019 Andrew Eborn commissioned to write regular column for national newspaper
23rd March 2020 Octopus TV launches Andrew Eborn's LOL In this series Andrew Eborn is interviewing people from all walks of life - from the rich and famous to everyday heroes - about their experiences during lock-down.
06 06 at 06 06 Octopus TV announces the launch of EBORN NEWS NETWORK