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Boston Arts Academy Foundation Names Avid CEO Jeff Rosica Board Chairman
Boston Arts Academy Foundation, an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that raises essential funds for Boston Arts Academy (BAA), the city’s only public high school for ... More
Global Eagle Becomes Anuvu
Global Eagle, the leading provider of high-speed connectivity and entertainment solutions for demanding worldwide mobility markets, is rebranding as Anuvu, reflecting its focus on ... More
IBC Announces Shift to December (TVB)
This year’s IBC Show has been moved to 3rd-6th of December. The show’s board took the decision to move the show to the “fall back dates” which were first announced earlier ... More
BitMax Appoints Gareth Noble to Strategic Development Role
Bitmax has appointed Gareth Noble as their European Business Development and Content Relations Manager, responsible for the development and management of European sales strategy. I... More
Wasabi Raises Additional $25M in Funding
This latest round of funding comes as Wasabi reported 3x year-over-year growth, reaching 23,000 customers worldwide and over 5,000 Channel Partners and 350 Technology Alliance Part... More
Eric Steinberg Joins Whip Media as Media Research and Insights Lead
In this newly created role, Steinberg will oversee television and film research and data analysis for Whip Media and assist entertainment companies in developing innovative content... More
SAP Launches Free Student Offering
SAP announced the launch of SAP Learning Hub, edition for SAP Next-Gen a free educational offering designed for students and lecturers. (more…)... More
SAP Allows Customers to Access Support Easily, Without Disruption
With artificial intelligence and machine learning, the Built-In Support concept from SAP moves support directly into the application, simplifying and accelerating customer interact... More
Howard University, AWS to Prepare Students for In-demand Cloud Careers
Through this effort, students will have access to curriculum aligned to in-demand cloud careers, and developed in coordination with AWS experts to prepare students for the workforc... More
FilmTrack Names Current CRO Michael McGuire as New COO
FilmTrack announced that current CRO Michael McGuire has been named as new Chief Operating Officer. McGuire will maintain the responsibilities for sales and revenue from his previo... More
Genpact, EdCast, Positive Planet US Partner to Provide Free Online Learning to Under-Resourced Entrepreneurs
Program expands Genpact's successful Adapt and Rise on-demand digital learning platform, adding entrepreneurial education critical for business and community success. (more…... More
LucidLink Lands $12M in Funding, Adobe Investment
Cloud file technology firm LucidLink has closed a $12 million round of Series A funding, led by global venture capital firm Headline, the company announced, with Headline partner C... More
Technicolor Unveils Restructure Plans, Sets Ambitious Goal for Feature Animation (THR)
Christian Roberton has been named president of newly-titled Technicolor Creative Studios, while former Fox Animation co-president Andrea Miloro leads feature animation. The company... More
Beeple Joins OTOY, RNDR Advisory Boards to Shape the Future of Art
Building on a trailblazing decade of close collaboration, OTOY and Beeple announced that the groundbreaking artist will be joining OTOY and RNDR's Advisory Board to help develop th... More
Verizon Media, Condé Nast Partner Across Content, Advertising
Pairing Condé Nast’s iconic brands with Verizon Media’s unparalleled technology and reach, the partnership unlocks new content distribution opportunities and increased access ... More
Palo Alto Networks Appoints Aparna Bawa to Its Board of Directors
Ms. Bawa brings deep operational, financial and legal expertise, having served in diverse roles at growing technology companies. (more…)... More
Redbox Going Public In SPAC Merger (Deadline)
The transaction will result in Redbox becoming a publicly traded company with an enterprise value of $693 million.... More
EditShare’s Jeff Barnes Talks EFS Collaborative Storage, FLOW Media Management Solutions (SVG)
Barnes provides an update on EditShare’s EFS collaborative storage and FLOW media management solutions including information on new platforms for on-premise systems, enhanced too... More
Global Eagle’s Terri Davies Talks Theatrical Windows, State of the Industry (APEX)
The effect of the pandemic on the media and entertainment industry in general has been astonishing. Traditional release models that appeared to be unshakable have been challenged a... More
FilmTrack Names Current CRO Michael McGuire as New COO
McGuire will maintain the responsibilities for sales and revenue from his previous role, but will be expanding his purview into operational areas of the organization as well. (more... More