Topic: industry events
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SKY Perfect Upgrades Playout-to-Delivery with Harmonic
SKY Perfect JSAT has partnered with Harmonic to upgrade its broadcast infrastructure using Harmonic's software-based XOS Advanced Media Processor, aiming to improve video quality and explore new revenue opportunities. The collaboration leverages Harmonic's cloud-native technology, which integrate...
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Dead Space Creator Slams "Broken" Games Industry
Glen Schofield criticizes the video game industry as broken, citing overwork and low morale, and calls for a collective effort to restore its vitality. He advocates for the adoption of generative AI as a tool to enhance efficiency and creativity across all roles, urging companies to invest in wor...
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Game Publishers Hurt by 'Fixation on Holiday Window,' Says Newzoo
The summer months (April-August) experience a gaming drought with fewer major releases, while the most anticipated games cluster in February and October, leading to avoidable market competition. Newzoo's analysis shows that games released from August to November perform 25-34% worse on average th...
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CommScope and Nokia Launch Joint FTTH Solution
CommScope and Nokia have launched a joint FTTH solution for the Asia-Pacific region, integrating CommScope's FLX™ ODN terminals with Nokia's Broadband Easy platform to speed up deployment and improve operational efficiency. The collaboration aims to reduce installation errors and costs by enablin...
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UAE Space Sector Attracts $44 Billion as Private Investment Grows
The UAE's space industry has grown significantly with AED 44 billion in investments, driven by government and private sector collaboration, positioning the nation as a global leader in space science and technology. Private sector involvement is crucial for the industry's expansion, with companies...
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Qualcomm's Snapdragon X Elite & X Plus Challenge Intel and AMD
Qualcomm has announced its second-generation Snapdragon X series processors, the X Elite and X Plus, challenging Intel and AMD with claims of being the fastest and most efficient chips for Windows PCs. The new chips feature a 3rd-gen Oryon CPU with up to 18 cores and a 5GHz clock speed, a powerfu...
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Microsoft's Nadella: We Already Have the AI Data Centers
Microsoft has launched its first large-scale AI infrastructure system, an AI "factory" designed for OpenAI workloads, with plans to deploy many more across its global Azure data centers. Each AI factory cluster includes over 4,600 Nvidia GB300 rack computers with Blackwell Ultra GPUs, interconnec...
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HBO Max hikes prices for third consecutive year
HBO Max is increasing prices for the third consecutive year across all subscription tiers, affecting both monthly and annual plans. Specific price hikes include the Basic with Ads plan rising by $1 to $10.99 monthly, the Standard ad-free plan increasing to $18.49, and the Premium 4K plan going up...
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Single-Cloud vs. Multi-Cloud: Best Choice for Streaming Migration
Businesses must choose between single-cloud or multi-cloud approaches for streaming workflows, with the decision hinging on operational needs, scalability, and long-term flexibility. Experts recommend starting with a single cloud provider to build a foundation, then selectively adopting multi-clo...
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Tesla Revamps Megapack to Revive Declining Energy Storage Business
Tesla has launched the upgraded Megapack 3 and new modular Megablock to boost its energy storage division, addressing rising demand from utilities and data centers. The Megapack 3 offers increased storage capacity and a wider operational temperature range, while the Megablock combines units for f...
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AMD to power OpenAI with $10B+ chip deal for 6GW compute
AMD has entered a multi-year agreement to supply OpenAI with six gigawatts of compute capacity using its Instinct GPU accelerators, starting with the MI450 series in late 2026. As part of the deal, OpenAI received an option to purchase up to 160 million AMD shares, vesting with compute delivery a...
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