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EnforceShield raises EUR €1.7 million in seed round
Software-as-a-Service

EnforceShield raises EUR €1.7 million in seed round

Rising online counterfeiting is driving demand for EnforceShield's software, after the Lithuanian legal tech firm closed a EUR €1.7 million seed round.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Thu, 24th Sep 2026
YouTube adds AI tools for creators, viewers & safety
Generative AI

YouTube adds AI tools for creators, viewers & safety

Viewers could soon get mood-based feeds, while creators gain editing, testing and identity-protection tools as competition intensifies.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Thu, 24th Sep 2026
KERV.ai wins top TPN Gold Star security certification
Data Protection

KERV.ai wins top TPN Gold Star security certification

The certification gives publishers and advertisers more assurance as media groups tighten scrutiny over vendors handling premium video data and workflows.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Wed, 23rd Sep 2026
Makr3D launches 3D print fulfilment platform in Huddersfield
Supply Chain

Makr3D launches 3D print fulfilment platform in Huddersfield

Creators and small sellers can now ship printed goods from digital files without buying printers or holding stock, as beta testing begins in Huddersfield.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Tue, 30th Jun 2026
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

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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 • Wed, 2nd Sep 2026
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 • Mon, 17th Aug 2026
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 • Tue, 4th Aug 2026
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
Code and Theory launches sports content system with Adobe
Software-as-a-Service

Code and Theory launches sports content system with Adobe

Sports teams juggling dozens of sponsors and channels are set for tighter content control as a new Adobe-backed system tackles governance and ROI.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Thu, 25th Jun 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