Giga Entertainment Media Names Bryan Maizlish CEO

NEW YORK, Sept. 30, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Giga Entertainment Media (GEM), a technology development company whose proprietary GIGANETTV allows up to 30 simultaneous real-time content streams and enhanced viewing and communications features to content aggregation entities on the Internet, cable, satellite and other providers worldwide, today announced that Bryan Maizlish, (53), has joined the company as Chief Executive Officer.

GEM'S most recent technological breakthrough on its dynamic game-changing platform allows real-time access to the entire web and associated video library, which includes substantial cable programming through voice recognition and user-friendly swiping viewed in an optimal personalized digital experience. GEM's advanced technology allows multitasking, simultasking and the entire range of interactive social network applications all at the same time on one device.

Alfred Colucci, Chairman of the Board, said, "We are delighted to welcome Bryan Maizlish to Giga Entertainment Media. Our ability to attract an information technology and entertainment media industry executive with Bryan's track record and knowledge reflects GIGANETTV's potential for continued strong growth. We look forward to his leadership in driving and executing the strategies that will allow the company to achieve its full potential as a cutting-edge product solution across multiple media platforms."

Maizlish said, "The opportunities ahead for GIGANETTV are vast – offering the application through both online channels and white labeling opportunities for companies and government agencies. We are currently in discussions with a broad range of entities from around the world, including sports and entertainment companies, public sector agencies and global corporations representing a variety of business sectors. We will also be launching a unique new app for iPad before the end of the year that will further enhance our platform's functionality. This will be followed closely by Android and Windows versions. I look forward to working with the team and leading Giga Entertainment Media to the next stage of growth through developing new and dynamic innovations, creating unique content and partnerships for our platform and enriching our customer's experience."

Maizlish is an IT executive with 25 years of experience managing budgets of over $1 billion and achieving growth in operating profits in excess of 50 percent per year. He introduced game-changing mobile and social networking applications, cloud computing, SOA solutions, web-based visualization of big data through the integration of game engine technologies, communications, networking, and service-based solutions to Fortune 500 companies and government agencies.

Maizlish, who is PMP (Project Management Professional) certified and a best-selling and contributing author of IT portfolio management and cloud computing books, received an MBA from The Wharton School of Business. He was also a member of the 1983 Rose Bowl Champion UCLA football team. 

About Giga Entertainment Media

Giga Entertainment Media (GEM) is a multi-media technology company that provides unique interactive viewing and communications enhancement features, such as existing live programming, VOD and movie lineups, to consumers on the Internet as well as private labeling to brands, content providers and content aggregators and their subscribers.

With its GIGANETTV Brand consumer-friendly entertainment service, GEM allows the transmission and receipt of up to multiple (30) simultaneous content streams, enabling the user to control the viewing and communications interfaces in real time by adjusting the size and location of viewing windows. On a single site, consumers can access live broadcasts, movies, social networks, games, applications, web search, email, text, blog, join single or multiple live personal or group chats, conference, Skype, play video games and record -- all in HD on simultaneous multiple PIP (picture-in-picture) expandable, shrinkable and movable floating screens. Users are also offered buy-now options with an advanced programming guide, scrolling, newsfeeds and alerts.

SOURCE Giga Entertainment Media