NTT Data, a specialist in digital business and technology services, has announced a global partnership with Google Cloud to accelerate AI-powered cloud innovations and unlock new possibilities with AI for enterprise organisations across industries. This collaboration combines NTT Data’s expertise in AI, cloud-native modernisation and data engineering with Google Cloud’s advanced analytics, AI and cloud […]
Techex, a provider of live broadcast infrastructure solutions, is collaborating with Google Cloud to deliver secure, low-latency transport of live video feeds from race circuits to global production partners. Techex has successfully deployed a new cloud-based media production environment for Formula E, supporting the championship’s global live event coverage and media operations. The new production […]
The search landscape is evolving beyond traditional search engines to social and video platforms, and is outpacing AI search. According to WARC Media, search advertising now accounts for nearly a quarter (22 per cent) of all media budgets, and forecasts global search advertising spend to reach $248.6 billion this year, rising to $265.5 billion in […]
Vidmob, the creative data company, has announced three strategic additions to its Business Development team to support accelerating demand, strengthen partnerships and deepen market reach. Carly Crittenden joins as Senior Vice President of Business Development, Rosa Maria Guzman as Director of Platform Partnerships, and Darin Leach as Enterprise Sales Director. The hires represent a significant […]
The UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is proposing to designate Google with ‘strategic market status’ (SMS) in general search and search advertising under the new Digital Markets Competition Regime. The CMA has also published a roadmap of potential actions it could prioritise were Google to be designated. Early priorities include: requiring choice screens for […]
Nearly two-thirds (64 per cent) of consumers with smart homes agree that having smart devices has vastly improved their quality of life, according to the State of Media, Entertainment & Tech: Subscriptions 2025 report from Horowitz. Another 60 per cent of smart device owners look forward to adding even more smart devices in the near […]
Uber Advertising has announced that its premium Journey Ads inventory can be purchased programmatically across European markets. Thanks to partnerships with Google’s Display & Video 360 and The Trade Desk, brands in 10 markets, including the UK, Spain, and France will have access to Programmatic Guaranteed deals on the Uber Rides app. Journey Ads reaches […]
The XR Sports Alliance (XRSA) has announced its second cohort of joining members including Google, Red Bull, French Soccer League (LFP), Premier Lacrosse League (PLL), FISE, Lenovo, Stats Perform and T-Mobile US. The XRSA aims to accelerate time-to-market and commercialisation of XR sports services by collaboration between the members. The strategic initiative is powered by […]
The UK leads global demand for user data from Big Tech, including the number of emergency requests. For years, the UK government has been seeking user data from major tech companies such as Apple, Google, Meta and Microsoft, with the number of requests steadily rising. According to a report from cybersecurity company Surfshark, the UK […]
Zayo Europe has announced the delivery of a 100G Wavelength network for fellow infrastructure provider GNM. The network was built on Zayo Europe’s 800G-ready infrastructure, creating a low-latency and reliable route with a five working day delivery – a fast turnaround for long-haul optical connectivity. This new route enhances GNM’s European backbone and expands its […]