Vubiquity, an Amdocs Company, and its Strategic Partner, Discover Digital International, Launch Video On Demand with TelOne Zimbabwe

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BURBANK, Calif., Dec. 11, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Vubiquity, an Amdocs (NASDAQ: DOX) company and one of the leading global providers of premium content services and media technology solutions, today announced a multi-year deal with Discover Digital to provide new and exclusive international plus local content throughout the African continent, starting with TelOne DEOD (Digital Entertainment On Demand) in Zimbabwe.

The deal encompasses two tiers of subscription content on the Discover DigitalService; On Demand and DEOD Premium that covers an extensive mix of content, including music videos. It also includes transactional titles from six major Hollywood studios available on a rent-by-title basis.

Discover Digital provides and manages solutions which uniquely offer combined payment channels, enabling customers to subscribe, buy or rent through mobile money platforms and vouchers from any TelOne outlet.

TelOne Zimbabwe is the largest telecommunications entity in Zimbabwe and has the second largest fixed-line network in southern Africa. The new service will offer TelOne customers flexibility to consume content via a number of different payment channels making it an affordable and accessible streaming service.

Darcy Antonellis, Head of Amdocs Media and CEO of Vubiquity, said: “We are absolutely delighted to be working with Discover Digital and TelOne on this important and exciting new venture. The African video market remains highly dynamic and is growing; we are pleased to contribute to and support this positive trajectory. This deal builds on Vubiquity’s global experience, and further establishes us as the first-choice content and VOD partner in emerging markets.”

Stephen Watson, Discover Digital International Director, said: “Launching the TelOne DEOD service in Zimbabwe is yet another key milestone for our long-term, strategic partnership with Vubiquity. Launching a service with a strong foundation of international premium content enables TelOne to start with a qualitative content base, upon which we can build. Having the trust and valued input of Vubiquity as we continue to grow our DEOD service internationally is an essential enabler for our telecommunications and broadcast partners in accelerating their OTT video offerings.”

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About VUBIQUITY

VUBIQUITY, part of Amdocs (NASDAQ: DOX), connects content owners and video providers to deliver entertainment to viewers on any screen. Working with 600+ leading film studios, television networks, independent producers and Digital First providers, VUBIQUITY brings premium content to over 1,000 global video distributors. VUBIQUITY has offices in Los Angeles, Toronto and London. For the latest company news, follow us on Twitter @VUBIQUITY or visit www.vubiquity.com.

About Amdocs

Amdocs is a leading software and services provider to communications and media companies of all sizes, accelerating the industry’s dynamic and continuous digital transformation. With a rich set of innovative solutions, long-term business relationships with 350 communications and media providers, and technology and distribution ties to 600 content creators, Amdocs delivers business improvements to drive growth. Amdocs and its 25,000 employees serve customers in over 85 countries. Listed on the NASDAQ Global Select Market, Amdocs had revenue of $4.0 billion in fiscal 2018. For more information, visit Amdocs at www.amdocs.com

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