Barb, the UK TV measurement body, has launched the Barb Data Hub, a new cloud-based system for storing, processing and distributing Barb viewing data to the industry. The Barb Data Hub is an overhaul in the underlying infrastructure for storing, processing and distributing Barb data. All the calculations required to create Barb’s DB2 daily viewing […]
Pixitmedia by DataCore’s inaugural global State of Media Archiving survey has revealed a decisive industry shift in media and entertainment (M&E), with 85 per cent of respondents planning to migrate to a horizontally integrated approach to their asset and media management. This signals a clear departure from fragmented, multi-generation systems, as integration costs, data silos […]
Ofcom’s annual Connected Nations report finds that Brits used nearly a fifth (18 per cent) more mobile data in 2025 than the previous year, totalling over 1.2 billion GB each month. That’s the equivalent of streaming 400 million football matches in HD, watching 315 billion TikToks, or sending 1.3 quadrillion text-only WhatsApp messages. While 4G […]
ID5, the ID provider for digital advertising, has announced the acquisition of TrueData, a US-based identity graph company. ID5, a specialist in the alternative ID space, has built a strong foothold in the US, where the majority of its clients and revenue originate. By bringing in TrueData’s graph, the company is expanding its operations in […]
Amid a wave of high-profile cyberattacks, technology and SaaS companies have been named among the best in the UK for cyber policies – but the worst for operational resilience, according to research. The Cyber Culture Clash Report, by compliance training provider Skillcast, analysed the gap between written cybersecurity policies and real-world practice in the largest […]
Stadium Safety Improvements and Economic Effect Since the dawn of organised sports, public venues have reflected societal changes. Back then, stands were just wood, with hardly any thought for ease or safety. Now, stadiums are like techy systems where devices and cameras keep everyone safe. Change has not just altered buildings but also the money […]
Novaspace’s 32nd edition of the Satellite Connectivity and Video Market report reveals a significant shift in satellite service economics. Data applications are set to overtake video services by 2033, with their share of total service revenues rising from 21 per cent in 2024 to 55 per cent by 2034. This transformation marks a fundamental rebalancing of the […]
Four in ten (41 per cent) of Gen Z in the UK say they are willing to share personal data to enable faster, personalised, or seamless online experiences, according to new research from European privacy tech leader, Usercentrics. In contrast, just 29 per cent of Baby Boomers report the same. While 74 per cent of […]
Cobalt Iron, a provider of SaaS-based enterprise data protection, has announced the appointment of Joshua Pressnell as vice president of engineering. Based in Ohio, Pressnell will draw on his diverse background in defense systems, mobile applications, and enterprise software to further strengthen Cobalt Iron’s engineering organisation and drive innovation across its Compass enterprise data protection […]
Guideline, a provider of advertising data and media planning technology, has announced the launch of its Data Insights Service, a new commercial and strategic initiative designed to help media customers accelerate time-to-insight and drive smarter advertising decision-making. The service will be powered by Guideline’s industry advertising data with a goal of driving insights on advertising […]