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12 September 2023

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24i and Amino to power video services for Thurcom

TV-as-a-service (TVaaS) solution will enable Thurcom to significantly improve time to market, reducing on-site infrastructure and operational complexity to deliver a superior user experience.

Aferian plc (LSE AIM: AFRN), the B2B video streaming solutions company, today announced that both 24i and Amino have been selected by Technische Betriebe Wil (TBW) to power the video services of its service subsidiary Thurcom, the largest regional telecom provider in Switzerland. This joint TV-as-a-service (TVaaS) solution will uniquely enable Thurcom to significantly improve time to market, while reducing on-site infrastructure and operational complexity to deliver a superior user experience for its subscribers.

By selecting the only fully managed, end-to-end TVaaS solution in the Swiss market, Thurcom is capitalising on the strengths of interoperability between 24i, Amino and Swisscom Broadcast. The 24i FokusOnTV middleware solution is pre-integrated with Swisscom Broadcast's premium headend infrastructure, which will give Thurcom instant access to more than 600 national and international TV channels, and 24/7 monitoring from a dedicated European Network Operations Centre (NOC). 24i's sister company, Amino, is providing its streaming devices and device management software platform which are both pre-integrated with FokusOnTV.

The Thurcom TV app will be available on mobile devices running iOS or Android as well as Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, Android TVs and Chromecast. It will give subscribers the ability to pause, resume or restart live TV channels, along with network Personalized Video Recording (PVR) capabilities.

Donald McGarva, Chief Executive Officer of Aferian plc, said: "Thurcom is an ideal deployment to highlight all the advantages of an advanced and truly end-to-end TVaaS platform. The configurability and multi-device support really help transform an off-the-shelf platform into a branded and localised pay TV user experience that keeps subscribers engaged."

Stefan Huber, Head of communications network at TBW, said: "Our main goal as a public utility in Switzerland is to leverage state-of-the-art technology to provide robust and reliable video services that maximise the reach to all households in our region. The integrated TVaaS solution from Swisscom, 24i and Amino will enable us to efficiently launch a modern video experience with all the features our subscribers expect, while also allowing us to easily scale as we transition from cable to IPTV for further expansion."

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About Aferian plc

Aferian plc (AIM: AFRN) is a B2B video streaming solutions company. Our end-to-end solutions bring live and on-demand video to every kind of screen. We create the forward-thinking solutions that our customers need to drive subscriber engagement, audience satisfaction, and revenue growth.

It is our belief that successful media companies and services will be those that are most consumer-centric, data driven and flexible to change. We focus on innovating technologies that enable our customers stay ahead of evolving viewer demand by providing smarter, more cost-effective ways of delivering end-to-end modern TV and video experiences to consumers. By anticipating technological and behavioural audience trends, our software solutions empower our customers to heighten viewer enjoyment, drive growth in audience share and ultimately, their profitability.

Aferian plc has two operating companies: 24i, which focusses on streaming video experiences, and Amino, which connects Pay TV to streaming services. Our two complementary companies combine their products and services to create solutions which ensure that people can consume TV and video how and when they want it. Our solutions deliver modern TV and video experiences every day to millions of viewers globally, via our growing global customer base of over 500 service providers.

Aferian plc is traded on the London Stock Exchange Alternative Investment Market (AIM: symbol AFRN). Headquartered in Cambridge, UK, the company has over 350 staff located in 11 offices, including major European cities as Amsterdam, Helsinki, Copenhagen, and Brno, as well as in San Francisco and Hong Kong. For more information, please visit www.aferian.com.

About 24i

24i creates irresistible video experiences that simply wow viewers to keep our customers ahead of the streaming curve. Our modular software solutions maximize flexibility and time to market-from a fully cloud-based platform for VOD, FAST and live TV, to a complete TV-as-a-Service solution.

An Aferian plc (AIM: AFRN) group company, we help OTT services, broadcasters and pay TV operators launch differentiated video streaming services, operate efficiently and grow their brands and revenue. Our customers include telecoms companies like KPN, Telenor Sweden, Vodafone Iceland and Entel, broadcasters such as UK TV, KAN and NPO, and OTT service providers including BroadwayHD, Pure Flix and MGM+. For more, visit 24i.com.

About Amino Communications

Amino is a global leader in media and entertainment technology solutions, serving over 250 customers in 100+ countries. Drawing on more than 25 years of experience in successfully deploying Pay TV, Digital Signage and Enterprise Video solutions, Amino enables operators, system integrators and technology partners to deliver high-quality audio, video, and graphics in any environment.

Amino Communications is a wholly owned subsidiary of Aferian PLC and listed on the London Stock Exchange Alternative Investment Market (AIM: AFRN), with headquarters in Cambridge, United Kingdom, and global offices in Brno, California, Finland, Hong Kong, and Portugal. For more details, visit www.amino.tv

About Thurcom

Thurcom is the Wil region's leading full-service telecommunications company in Switzerland, offering internet, TV, landline and mobile telephony for individuals and businesses. We are close to our customers via the densest fiber optic network and with the most advice and service centers and offer an optimal connection to modern telecommunications.