Dawnguard, founded by cybersecurity veterans from IBM, Microsoft, Amazon and military cyber operations, has announced the public launch of its security architecture automation platform, making it available to organisations looking to design, build, and operate secure cloud-native systems from day zero through production. The launch marks the company’s move from enterprise design partnerships into general […]
IBC 2026 is set to bring the global media, entertainment and technology community together at the RAI Amsterdam from September 11th – 14th, enabling industry players from more than 170 countries to collaborate, learn and network. IBC continues to expand initiatives, experiences and partnerships designed to help the industry navigate change and create new opportunities […]
The DPP has announced the launch of Production Now, a new Los Angeles based event created in partnership with UTA. It will take place on August 13th at UTA’s Beverly Hills HQ. Designed for senior decision-makers across studios, streamers, production companies, creators and technology businesses, the event explores the forces reshaping the content economy. “The […]
Four of the world’s biggest tech giants – Alphabet, Amazon, Meta and Microsoft – have published their earnings for the first quarter of 2026. All four companies beat analyst expectations on the top and bottom lines, fuelled primarily by a massive re-acceleration in AI-driven demand and an increase in cloud expenditure. However, the market’s reaction […]
The US Supreme Court has ruled that Cox Communications cannot be held liable for piracy by its internet service subscribers of songs owned by Sony Music ending their billion-dollar-plus music copyright lawsuit. The 9-0 ruling overturned a lower court’s decision to order a new trial to determine how much the ISP owed the record labels […]
Microsoft has partnered with Starlink to expand internet access in rural and remote regions around the world. The first rollout is already underway in Kenya, where 450 community hubs are being connected to Starlink. “Through our collaboration with Starlink, Microsoft is combining low-Earth orbit satellite connectivity with community-based deployment models and local ecosystem partnerships,” commented […]
Ozone, a digital advertising platform, has become the first global audience provider across Microsoft Media Marketplace. Creating more opportunity for buyers to reach Ozone’s audiences, this will see category-based deals – such as Sports and Travel – available to activate via a choice of 30+ DSP partners. Created as an alternative to the big tech […]
Microsoft is kicking off a partnership with The Overlap, the popular podcast series from Gary Neville. The partnership will see the Premier League Companion, powered by Copilot, integrated into its content, bringing near real-time, data-driven insights to pundits and fans, enriching discussions and deepening engagement. The partnership, created by Sky Media and Microsoft, runs from […]
Jet de Ranitz has taken up the role of Chair of the Board of Directors of Nederlandse Publieke Omroep (NPO) – the central coordinating body of the Dutch public broadcasting system – effective immediately. De Ranitz brings leadership experience from the higher education, arts and technology sectors. Most recently, she served as Public Sector Lead […]
Avanade has launched its Agentic Platform, a breakthrough in applied AI for midmarket organisations. Built on Microsoft technologies and soon to be integrated with the newly announced Microsoft Agent 365. Avanade’s new Agentic Platform will help companies move beyond experimentation to deploy scalable solutions that deliver measurable business results. “The Avanade Agentic Platform helps organizations […]