Swarmio Media Holdings (CSE:SWRM) (OTC:SWMIF) launched Echo, a communication system that lets gamers earn ‘Ember’ points redeemable for voice and data credits with Swarmio’s telecom operator partners.
Echo is the latest of Swarmio’s additions to its Ember gaming and esports platforms, and has been pushed out to gamers across Asia, Africa, the Middle East as well as Latin American through its partnership with telecom operators in those regions.
“Echo is one of a host of exclusive new services and features Swarmio will add to the Ember platform to give gamers the best possible gaming experience. The Echo communication system is a unique product that allows gamers to reach and interact with the platform and their fellow gamers through many different gamified channels,” said Vijai Karthigesu, CEO of Swarmio.
Swarmio Media is a tech company in the gaming and esports sector. It makes its money primarily from its Ember system, which gives telcos the ability to monetize their gaming customers. Swarmio has deals with several telcos and as a result they have launched Ember as an add-on service, giving subscribers access to tournaments, a localized gaming community, and to challenge friends and influencers.
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Echo and Ember
Ember’s plug-and-play paltform gives telcos the opportunity to monetize gaming subscriptions and access the USD$200 billion gaming market.
Swarmio launched the Ember gaming platform in 2021 as a software-as-a-service (SaaS) product telcos could add to the bundle packages.
Subscribers enjoy features like:
- low lag gaming,
- access to challenges and tournaments,
- gaming content,
- community access,
- gamification and points system in the online store and
- a gamer e-wallet.
Swarmio bundles the Echo communication option with Ember’s premium membership. Swarmio will use its gamification engine, platform events, influencer network and partnership with telcos to promote the echo solution to over 100+ million telco markets in four continents. Meanwhile, the revenues the company will share any revenue with its telecom partners.
