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Planetcast launches NexC cloud-first architecture

Planetcast Media Services, a broadcast technology and media services provider, has announced the launch of its NexC architecture to simplify content management, distribution, and monetisation services and technologies. NexC provides a single-window, content supply chain management system, enabling users to beat the complexity challenge of today’s media and entertainment landscape. “Media organisations are finding it […]

February 6, 2024

Gioteck launches Smart TV+ Duo Wireless Controller

Gioteck, a videogame accessory brand and part of Embracer Freemode, introduces the Smart TV+ Duo Wireless Controller, a wireless controller which can be used across cloud gaming services on Smart TVs and PC. Ideal for those with accessing gaming services via a smart TV, the Smart TV+ Duo Wireless Controller uses Dual Band Wireless technology […]

January 25, 2024

Forsway, Cloudpoint establish Xtend Solutions FZCO

In a joint venture, Forsway and Cloudpoint have announced a collaboration to establish Xtend Solutions FZCO a new provider of low-cost content streaming solutions aimed at providing robust internet connectivity to serve geographies with unreliable or no service. Xtend Solutions’ new offering harnesses Forsway’s satellite technology and ground equipment and Cloudpoint’s extensive expertise in delivering […]

January 17, 2024

BT: “Our new strategy is about focus”

Chet Patel, MD of Service & Portfolio Businesses at BT, has said that amidst “a major technological revolution”, the telco will play to its strengths as it unveils its latest strategy. In a blog post, Patel wrote: “In business, as in so many aspects of life, you often get better results when you keep things […]

November 22, 2023

Google Cloud launches Vertex AI Search for M&E companies

Google Cloud has announced new Vertex AI Search capabilities that are purpose-built to help media and entertainment companies give audiences more personalised experiences. Recommendations are our first generally available capabilities, providing media companies with generative AI-powered recommendations that will keep audiences engaged by delivering personalised content recommendations that speak directly to consumers’ individual interests. More […]

November 16, 2023

Report: Cyber attacks cost M&E industry 9% revenue

Fastly, the specialist in edge cloud platforms, has launched its annual global cybersecurity report, uncovering the scale of cyber attacks against media businesses, with each of these suffering an average of 25 known attacks this year. This report also reveals the hugely damaging financial effects of security breaches, with media businesses losing 9 per cent […]

November 15, 2023

Nokia: “Networks need to adapt and transform”

Nokia has presented its Technology Strategy 2030 that identifies trends and emerging technologies that will shape technology, networks and the world for the next seven years. According to its Global Network Traffic 2030 report, network traffic is growing and will rise dramatically over this decade. Driving this growth are recent trends such as artificial intelligence […]

October 31, 2023

Jio harnesses Plume’s cloud platform

Reliance Jio Infocomm, the Indian telecom network, have announced a partnership with consumer experience pioneer Plume to provide smart home and small business services to its subscribers across India. This partnership will deliver solutions through Plume’s cloud platform to approximately 200 million premises in India. With this new partnership, Jio will deploy HomePass and WorkPass consumer services […]

October 25, 2023

Alvalinks launches Video-Aware Network Observability Suite

Alvalinks has launched a live IP video network observability suite, which proactively analyses the health of the network. Cloudrider delivers a single pane of glass to simplify and automate troubleshooting for live video delivery over the Internet, drastically reducing time to resolution and ensuring operational efficiency. Cloudrider is the first true network observability SAAS platform […]

October 10, 2023

Ofcom refers UK cloud market to CMA

Following its probe into UK cloud services, Ofcom has referred the public cloud infrastructure services market to the Competition and Markets Authority for further investigation. The media regulator said: “Our market study has identified features that make it more difficult for UK businesses to switch and use multiple cloud suppliers. We are particularly concerned about […]

October 5, 2023