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Cognizant Acquires Code Zero Consulting
Professional services firm Cognizant has acquired Atlanta-based Code Zero Consulting, a provider of consulting and implementation services for cloud-based configure-price-quote (CP... More
AWS Innovations and Results Strong Again in Q4, Amazon Says
Strong Amazon Web Services (AWS) results helped Amazon report stronger results than a year ago in the fourth quarter (ended Dec. 31), during which the company unveiled multiple new... More
Microsoft Q2 Results Helped by Continued Azure Momentum
Continued Azure innovation and business momentum played a key role in the strong results that Microsoft reported Jan. 29 for its second quarter (ended Dec. 31). Revenue in Micro... More
Verizon Media to Power Super Bowl
Verizon has invested more than $80 million dollars to enhance its network to support the Super Bowl this year, all permanent network enhancements that will benefit Miami residents ... More
BeBop, Teradici Tackle the Ins and Outs of Cloud and Remote Editing
Remote editing and cloud editing are what all media companies want to be able to do thanks to all the flexibility they provide and, in the 2020s, everyone will need that flexibilit... More
AWS Machine Learning, Analytics Tapped by Bundesliga
German soccer league Bundesliga is now looking to Amazon Web Services (AWS) and its machine learning and analytics, to both improve personalized fan experiences and deliver new ga... More
CES 2020: Verizon Media Talks Multi-CDN Advantages; Technicolor Lands New Security Certifications
LAS VEGAS — In mid-September, Verizon Media shared that its streaming platform was being made available on Microsoft Azure, offering access to a wide range of Azure capabilities ... More
CES 2020: Salesforce Looks to Consumer-First Tech Approach; EY M&E Survey Points to Industry Evolution
LAS VEGAS — At CES, Salesforce chairman and co-CEO Marc Benioff took the stage for a panel discussion to look at the changing needs of CEOs in technology and the importance of a ... More
CES 2020: Irdeto Announces New Partnership; Dolby Debuts Vision IQ
LAS VEGAS — Digital platform security specialist Irdeto used CES to announce that the governing body of football in South America, CONMEBOL, has tapped it to protect its brand an... More
CES 2020: Gracenote Helps Bridge Linear-Digital TV Ad Gap; TiVo Unveils HDMI Streamer
LAS VEGAS — With the help of Gracenote’s metadata and automatic content recognition technologies, company parent Nielsen has unveiled a new addressable TV advertising platform,... More
Gracenote to Tout OTT Guide Solutions at CES
At this year’s CES in Las Vegas, Nielsen-owned metadata and content recognition tech firm Gracenote will debut new OTT guide offerings, geared toward helping content providers of... More
TiVo, Xperi to Merge, Will Operate as Xperi
TiVo and Xperi have announced they will merge in an all-stock transaction, creating a giant consumer and entertainment tech business representing the industry’s largest intellect... More
CPS 2019: Richie May Tech Exec Details Costs of Being Unprepared
UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif. — Media and entertainment organizations are spending millions of dollars to clean up breaches, so it’s become absolutely essential for firms to make inve... More
Softtek Acquires Majority Stake in Vector ITC
Global IT services firm Sofftek has acquired a 75% stake in Madrid-based technology firm Vector ITC, giving Sofftek a firmer hold in Europe, Latin America and the U.S., and strengt... More
Signiant Execs’ Notable M&E Trends for the Start of the Next Decade
As the new year approaches, there are a number of exciting M&E trends on the horizon. New competition, emerging formats and platforms, and technology advancements promise to make 2... More
CPS 2019: NAGRA Stresses Importance of Forensic Watermarking
UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif. — It’s important for a media and entertainment company to protect its video content from being restreamed and shared, whether it’s on a B2B or B2C basi... More
Sony Electronics Debuts TEOS Workplace Management Solutions
Sony Electronics Dec. 3 debuted its TEOS suite of workplace management solutions for audio-visual, IT and facilities managers, offering a smart workplace solution that covers devic... More
CPS 2019: Evolution of Community in Security to be Addressed
The 10th annual Content Protection Summit (CPS) Dec. 4 in Los Angeles will see leaders from Hollywood studios, TV networks and the content production community examine what it take... More
Study: More Women in STEM Needs Educational Change
Nearly 100% of American science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) jobs require some type of postsecondary education, and yet while women are nearly half of the workforce, sc... More
WiTH to Hold ‘Competencies for Success’ Workshop Dec. 4
What does it take to be a successful technology professional today? For that matter, what core competencies stand out among top-performing technology teams? What are the difference... More