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How data centres make the FIFA World Cup possible
Network Infrastructure

How data centres make the FIFA World Cup possible

Broadcasters are using hybrid data-centre and cloud setups to stream 2026's expanded tournament live with lower latency and compliance risks.

By Lauren Macdonald • 6 min read • Thu, 11th Jun 2026
Brightcove launches Prism interface after customer feedback
Digital Transformation

Brightcove launches Prism interface after customer feedback

The redesign aims to cut friction for broadcasters and publishers, as more than 100 customers asked for a simpler interface for daily video work.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Tue, 19th May 2026
Layercake formalises Bitmovin tie-up in Streamcake
Digital Entertainment

Layercake formalises Bitmovin tie-up in Streamcake

Streamcake users can now manage encoding, playback and analytics in one workflow layer, reducing the need to stitch together separate systems.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Wed, 22nd Apr 2026
Stegawave launches watermarking tool to tackle sports piracy
Software-as-a-Service

Stegawave launches watermarking tool to tackle sports piracy

Illegal streams can now be traced back to individual subscriber accounts, helping broadcasters cut off piracy within minutes during live sports.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Tue, 14th Apr 2026
Fastly & LALIGA launch anti-piracy push on streams
Physical Security

Fastly & LALIGA launch anti-piracy push on streams

Clubs could recover millions as the partnership aims to cut illicit match streams before they spread and erode broadcast-rights value.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 14th Apr 2026
Fastly & LALIGA target pirate live football streams
Edge Computing

Fastly & LALIGA target pirate live football streams

Football rights holders could recoup millions as Fastly and LALIGA test AI tools to spot and remove illegal live streams in real time.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 10th Apr 2026
Layercake & Ceeblue launch sub-second streaming service
Edge Computing

Layercake & Ceeblue launch sub-second streaming service

Broadcasters and betting firms can now use existing infrastructure for live video with end-to-end delay of under a second worldwide.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 10th Apr 2026
Foxit adds PDF Action Inspector to spot hidden risks
Data Protection

Foxit adds PDF Action Inspector to spot hidden risks

Businesses using PDFs for sensitive files now have a new way to uncover hidden code that could expose data or alter documents unnoticed.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Thu, 2nd Apr 2026
Corsearch unveils CVAN to tackle online counterfeiting
Physical Security

Corsearch unveils CVAN to tackle online counterfeiting

Corsearch has launched CVAN, an AI-driven network that spots suspect listings across 1,500 marketplaces before counterfeit goods go live.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 16th Jan 2026
Kiteworks & BigID link discovery with data controls
Data Protection

Kiteworks & BigID link discovery with data controls

Kiteworks and BigID unite discovery, labelling and policy enforcement to secure sensitive data sharing across hybrid environments.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Mon, 12th Jan 2026

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How observability powers Australia's biggest streaming event
DevOps

How observability powers Australia's biggest streaming event

Fans were spared buffering as Seven used New Relic to scale 7plus Sport for AFL demand and meet strict geotargeting rules.

By Aron Marden • 3 min read • This month
Discs will become relics of the past as gaming goes digital
Gaming

Discs will become relics of the past as gaming goes digital

Gamers face higher prices and less secure ownership as Sony and Microsoft move towards digital-only releases by 2028.

By David Shilovsky • 5 min read • Last month
Work phones fuel illegal streaming cyber risk study
Malware

Work phones fuel illegal streaming cyber risk study

Malware and phishing risks are rising for UK employers as many staff use company smartphones to access illegal streams, a survey finds.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
Rokky launches free Steam key checker for publishers
Gaming

Rokky launches free Steam key checker for publishers

Publishers can now trace unused Steam keys by batch and partner, helping curb grey-market resale and ease reallocation limits.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Mon, 6th Jul 2026
Ion files patent to block harmful AI video at source
Generative AI

Ion files patent to block harmful AI video at source

Unsafe AI-generated clips could be stopped before playback under Ion's Australian patent filing, aimed at blocking deepfakes and other harmful video at source.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Tue, 23rd Jun 2026
TrueRights names Harry O'Hara as Commercial Director
Digital Transformation

TrueRights names Harry O'Hara as Commercial Director

Growing concern over AI misuse of sports likenesses is boosting demand for rights-management tools as TrueRights expands into the sector.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 16th Jun 2026
Setting boundaries for AI bots' exploitation of web content
Firewalls

Setting boundaries for AI bots' exploitation of web content

Publishers are racing to defend web content as AI bots scrape sites at scale, driving up costs and eroding control over digital value.

By Simon Wistow • 6 min read • Tue, 23rd Dec 2025