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Netskrt Named “Emerging Rocket” In British Columbia Tech Sector

Company is recognized as a winner in the ICT category for its mobile Content Delivery Network (mCDN) technology

VANCOUVER--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Netskrt Systems today announced that it has been named by Ready to Rocket as an “Emerging Rocket” in the BC information and communications technology (ICT) sector. Netskrt is a pioneer in the mobile Content Delivery Network (mCDN) industry which leverages advances in 5G wireless, IoT, edge computing, and cloud analytics to deliver high-definition streaming video to consumers on planes, trains, and other hard-to-reach locations. By employing Netskrt’s mCDN services, transportation operators can deliver better passenger experience by streaming live events while reducing overall costs.

The "Emerging Rockets" list profiles technology companies from multiple technology sectors with great potential for investment and market breakthroughs. The list is predictive of future success for businesses who offer a unique approach value for the business audience.

Commenting on the achievement, Netskrt Co-founder and CEO Sig Luft said, “We are extremely pleased with the recognition of Netskrt’s innovation by the team at Ready to Rocket. Given the rapid rate at which we’ve been able to secure key partnerships and launch customers, this award further validates our ground-breaking solution.”

“We identify companies that both information technology buyers and venture capitalists will value. Our analysis of market trends led to our selection of Netskrt as an Emerging Rocket ICT company,” said Reg Nordman, Managing Partner, Rocket Builders.

The Netskrt mCDN service encompasses cloud and on-board components in order to provide air and rail passengers with a viewing experience to which they’ve become accustomed to and works transparently with streaming services such as BBC iPlayer and Amazon Prime Video.

About Netskrt

Netskrt Systems is a Vancouver, BC-based technology innovator that is first to market with a mobile content delivery network (mCDN) solution. The Netskrt mCDN brings the expanding universe of direct-to-consumer streaming internet video to previously unserved locations, notably rail and air transportation. For the first time, rail and air passengers are able to partake in a video experience indistinguishable from what they enjoy at home. Visit www.netskrt.io for more information.

About Ready to Rocket

Ready to Rocket is a unique business recognition list that profiles technology companies with the greatest potential for revenue growth. Each year, based on analysis of trends that will drive growth in the information technology sector, Rocket Builders identifies the top private companies that are best positioned to capitalize on the trends for growth. This selection methodology has been an accurate predictor of growth with "Ready to Rocket" companies exceeding the industry growth rate and “Emerging Rocket” companies most likely to gain investment. Visit http://www.readytorocket.com for more information.

Contacts

Nikky Saini
Digital PR Associate
Magnolia Communications for Netskrt Systems
M: (604)-369-0590
nikky@magnoliamc.com

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Contacts

Nikky Saini
Digital PR Associate
Magnolia Communications for Netskrt Systems
M: (604)-369-0590
nikky@magnoliamc.com

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