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Databricks Launches DBRX, a New Standard for Efficient Open Source Models
DBRX democratizes the training and tuning of custom, high-performing LLMs for every enterprise so they no longer need to rely on a small handful of closed models. Available today, ... More
Cognizant Continues Collaboration with Pon IT to Further Manage and Optimize Cloud Services
Cognizant announced the renewal of its long-standing relationship with Pon IT, which is part of the Dutch family-owned multinational Pon Holdings. The collaboration will enable Cog... More
BBC Commissioned Half of All UK TV Scripted Shows Last Year, Ampere Research Finds (Deadline)
The BBC commissioned half of all UK TV scripted last year, defying the slowdown that hit its rivals and streamers and spending big on kids shows and thrillers, according to new res... More
BBC to Focus on Three Essential Roles (BTN)
BBC director-general Tim Davie said the broadcaster’s enduring mission to inform, educate and entertain is now more vital than ever as it grapple with rapid technological change,... More
EPAM Expands its Reach in Latin America with Acquisition of Vates
Staying competitive as technology evolves can be challenging. However, finding the right technology solution partner with next-gen delivery capabilities can significantly ease digi... More
Clario Selects Cognizant as Global Strategic Technology Services Provider
The collaboration will help Clario advance its employee and customer offerings in support of its mission to transform lives by generating high-quality evidence for more informed de... More
ZDF Studios to Launch Skydive Quiz at MIPTV (WorldScreen)
On Saturday, April 6, at 3 p.m. in Auditorium K of the Palais des Festivals, ZDF Studios will host a special showcase for its brand-new format Skydive Quiz.... More
Fremantle Completes Ascha Media Group Acquisition (THR)
The deal, first announced in February, will see Fremantle take full control of the private-equity-backed group whose subsidiaries include the producers of 'Death in Paradise,' 'The... More
Danske Bank Invests in Cloud Technology, Signs a Multiyear Agreement with AWS
Danske Bank will migrate selected infrastructure, applications, and data, including systems for personal, business and institutional customers, to AWS. (more…)... More
WBD Streamer Max Unveils Three French Dramas Ahead of Launch (TBI)
Warner Bros. Discovery’s streamer Max has ordered three scripted shows from France, marking the first commissions from the country for the service ahead of an expected launch lat... More
Globo Presents its Releases and Scripted Formats at MIPTV (TTV)
Globo will showcase its latest releases and highlights, such as the series 'The End' and The Others', at MIPTV, the festival in Cannes that brings together major names in the enter... More
Beyond Broadcast: New Approaches for Localised Digital Advertising (Synamedia Blog)
Addressable ads have shown to get 20% more active attention and improve recall by 10%. For broadcasters, achieving a granular segmentation can be challenging with their existing de... More
Cognizant and Google Cloud Expand AI Partnership to Drive Software Development Productivity
Cognizant will adopt Gemini for Google Cloud in two ways: first, by training Cognizant associates to use Gemini for software development assistance; and second, Cognizant is integr... More
NAB 2024: Vubiquity Addresses Global Distribution and Media Supply Chain
Solutions and service experts will be on hand at the Las Vegas Convention Center from April 14 – 17, 2024 to discuss Vubiquity Media Supply Chain services which include AI/ML-dri... More
BBC Studios Acquires Spanish Prodco Brutal Media (TTV)
The addition of Brutal to its growing Global Entertainment production network will enable BBC Studios to respond to the increased appetite for BBC content from Spanish audiences an... More
Cermaq Extends Collaboration with Cognizant to Further Enhance Operational Efficiencies
The renewal comes after an existing ten-year relationship between the two companies which has enabled Cognizant to reliably act as a strategic ally on Cermaq's path towards digital... More
Disney+ Moves Into Soap Operas, Eyes ‘Commercial Chic’ Shows (TBI)
Disney+ is moving into soap operas with a 70-episode scripted series out of Spain amongst a clutch of originals unveiled by the streamer at Series Mania.... More
Puppet’s 2024 State of DevOps Report Reveals Security is Strengthened by Platform Engineering
Puppet by Perforce announced the findings of the global 2024 State of DevOps Report: The Evolution of Platform Engineering. This report follows the continued maturity of platform e... More
Denuvo by Irdeto Unveils TraceMark for Gaming
Denuvo by Irdeto has launched TraceMark for Gaming during the prestigious Game Developers Conference. This pioneering watermarking solution, part of the Irdeto anti-piracy suite an... More
Fujitsu, AWS to Modernise Legacy Cloud Applications (Verdict)
Fujitsu and AWS are launching a joint initiative aimed at modernising legacy applications on the AWS Cloud. The companies will migrate and modernise services for legacy application... More