In advance of South Africa’s decision on Set Top Box (STB) Control (security or no security on STBs), I’ve prepared the following on studio security requirements. This has been reviewed by the head of content security for one of the…
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This is one of the most relatable, impactful talks on workplace diversity I’ve heard. And topping it off with this nugget at the end was powerful: “Diversity drives innovation…and ROI.” (On “From Girl…
Nicole A MeyersonSite Editor and Women@Groupon Events Chair
Maria delivered our AGM keynote on wearable and connected technology, to a room of well informed industry experts and delivered one of the best and most informative keynotes we have had.
Maria has als…
Kris HoggChairman
Maria spoke recently at the 2013 CSI Multimedia Home Gateways Conference alongside a number of distinguished presenters and panellists. Maria’s depth of knowledge and insight on the topic of multisc…
Tiro BestonsoCommercial Manager
I have had the pleasure of working with Maria whilst understanding and developing partnership opportunities for VOD on Freesat’s new service Freetime. Not only is Maria an expert in the technology tha…
Sevan BrownCommercial Manager
Maria and I negotiated the security and content protection requirements between some major UK services and the US Studio I worked for.
Having now moved on to work directly for services similar to thos…
Stephen GrangeDirector, Technology and Operations
On Maria’s interview on 3D, 4K, Blu-ray versus on-demand, UltraViolet, Smart TV, Pure Audio, and the future in DVD Intelligence’s ‘An Industry Executive Speaks’ series:
Very informative. A must read. …
Peter CraneFeature Film Producer and BAFTA member
I had the pleasure of working with Maria who ran a Seminar for Women in Tech as part of Salt’s official diversity partnership of London Technology Week 2014.
She is a fascinating speaker who has an ‘e…
Sarah DeSilvaClient Services Manager - Diversity
In return for entrusting Maria with our project, we received answers and direction that drew on resources and industry leads to which we had no access.
Maria has a wealth of knowledge and industry con…
Andrew UdenHead of Product Technical Development, Consumer Electronics & DIY - UK & Europe
Maria belongs to the rare breed of people who understand both technology and business, and to top it off she’s a joy to work with. Maria is insightful and detail-oriented, and she clearly cares about …
Jim TaylorHead of Technology and Product Development
On The Sleeping Butterfly Effect: The Mind — Memory, Depression and Joy:
This is a great article that breaks down negative thinking in an understandable way. I’ve been working on getting rid of my ‘ex…
Colette Johnson-VosbergContent Funding Specialist
I was introduced to Maria while she was Head of Technology at FilmFlex to help them iron out some finer points of transcode profiles they needed for delivery. What immediately impressed me about Maria…
Daniel LoshakRegional Manager
I have worked with Maria for 5 years at FilmFlex Movies. Maria is an unusual combination of a total film fan, extremely bright but also happy to teach us all the new technology. I have learnt so much …
Paula HolmesService Manager
As Head of Technology, Maria has always delivered services and products for a wide range of our clients to the highest standard. Playing a key role in the development of the original platform archit…
Jeff HenryCEO
On The Sleeping Butterfly Effect: The Mind — Memory, Depression and Joy:
Loved this Maria, beautifully explained.
I am meticulously making my way through the great work you did.
Jean-Louis AçafrãoGeneral Manager: Video On Demand
Maria is that unique person who is extremely passionate about the projects she works on. The passion can be found not only in her deep knowledge of Digital Media but the respect of her peers in the in…
Steven ChesterVice President, Global Media & Entertainment
Maria great interview and very insightful for manufactures and techies alike. Actually after watching it Tag seems to be taking the analogue to digital leap as you discussed. But it is the tip of the …
Jonathan AshleyDirector
What a great speaker you were at our Mobile World conference! Always good to have fantastically smart tech speakers especially when they are senior women like you.
Julia HobsbawmFounder and CEO
Maria has always represented herself well in discussions and articulates herself well in a debate. She is easy going in conversation and social.
Bob HannentSenior Technology Manager
Maria is excellent to work with. She is very clear and straightforward in what she says, and very knowledgeable in her area. Where she doesn’t know something she will say and find out for you, so yo…
Tim WrightVice-President, Technology
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