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5 GenAI Themes From NAB 2024 (Qvest Blog)
The star of this year’s NAB Show was GenAI. Thousands of broadcast, media and entertainment executives descended on Las Vegas to discuss the future of the industry and all anyone... More
Mainstream Media Selects Dubformer AI to Cut Localisation Costs (BTN)
German broadcaster Mainstream Media has completed 240 minutes of voice-over by leveraging Dubformer’s AI technology. As a result of the project, the company cut localisation cost... More
Nielsen Releases ‘The Record’: Quarterly Insights on How U.S. Audiences Listen to Ad-Supported Audio
Nielsen announced the launch of The Record, a quarterly insight into audio listening behaviors and share of average daily usage of ad-supported audio in the U.S. According to the i... More
Globo Video Clipping Partnership with Grabyo (Advanced Television)
Once video clips reach Globo’s system, they are automatically stored, categorised and published to relevant Globo digital, OTT and mobile app platforms. This cloud workflow signi... More
How AI Voices are Enhancing Virtual Assistants and Smart Homes (Respeecher Blog)
By tailoring interactions to individual preferences, behaviours, and characteristics, personalised AI voices can establish a deeper connection with users, fostering a sense of fami... More
Will an AI Movie Win an Oscar Within 7 Years? (Forbes)
Winning an Oscar, or even being nominated, will require, as always, great filmmaking, by humans. Using AI, along with other cloud-based approaches, will enable producers to make $1... More
How Companies are Using AI to Better Analyze and Manage Their Spending (SAP Blog)
Digital solutions for spend management provide transparency and visibility across all expenses, enabling companies to identify potential risks faster and address them proactively.... More
Huawei Cloud Stack Provides Hybrid Cloud for Large AI Models, Driving AI Industry Momentum in Asia Pacific
After more than half a century of development, AI is now flourishing. Generative AI and large AI models are revolutionizing applications in almost every industry. Over the past dec... More
Amazon: ‘Fallout’ Is Prime Video’s Second-Biggest Title Ever Behind ‘Lord of the Rings’ (Next TV)
Series has attracted 65 million viewers globally in its first 16 days on the platform.... More
Fortinet: New FortiXDR Capabilities Offer Expanded Coverage
Organizations increasingly face challenges in effectively managing and securing the many disparate components of their digital environments, ranging from mobile devices to servers ... More
XL8 Clears SOC 2 Type II Audit, Enhancing Data Security
XL8 announced the successful completion of a System and Organization Controls (SOC) 2 Type II audit, performed by Sensiba LLP. Developed by the American Institute of Certified Publ... More
Securing the Future of Streaming: Scalstrm and EZDRM Strategic Partnership
Scalstrm and EZDRM announced their strategic partnership aimed at expanding the envelope of video content security for broadcasters, OTT providers, and other streaming video platfo... More
Golden Globes Screeners Go Digital-Only as Organization Teams with Indee on Streaming Platform (THR)
The service, which will help content providers reach hundreds of Globes voters spread around the world, is being facilitated by Indee, which also handles secure streaming for PGA A... More
ITV Launches ITV Insiders
ITV has launched ITV Insiders, a new content ambassador programme that seeks to put ITV’s brand and programming at the heart of millions of social conversations throughout 2024 a... More
Expand, Connect with EIDR Community at May 7 APM
The Annual Participant Meeting (APM), being held May 7 at Sony Pictures, is where EIDR users, technologists, and evangelists, converge in an intimate setting to discuss the global... More
Cognizant, Telstra to Elevate Software Engineering Capabilities and Enhance Customer Experience
Cognizant announced a five-year strategic partnership with Telstra as part of the Australian telecommunications and technology company's strategy for growth. Cognizant will introdu... More
Amazon Q is Now Generally Available
AWS has announced the general availability of Amazon Q, the most capable generative artificial intelligence (AI)-powered assistant for accelerating software development and leverag... More
Expanding Your Reach with Subtitles, Dubbing, and Translation (Vitac Blog)
VITAC’s Claire Brown discusses how easy it is to localise your videos and how adding things like subtitles, dubbing, and translations can help boost your video’s SEO ranking, i... More
Google Firms Up Streaming Ad Ties With Disney, Warner Bros. Discovery and Paramount (Deadline)
Google is strengthening advertising ties with major media companies amid a broader push into ad-supported streaming. In a presentation kicking off the NewFronts in New York, Google... More
Boost Your Localization QC Productivity: 5 Key MediaCAT Features (XL8 Blog)
Since its launch in 2022, MediaCAT developed by XL8 has been committed to developing features that enhance the efficiency of localisation projects while maintaining the highest sta... More