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Google and Salesforce Enter $2.5bn Cloud Partnership (Verdict)
Salesforce has signed a $2.5 billion cloud contract with Google, marking a significant expansion of their partnership to integrate AI and cloud services. Over the next seven years, Salesforce will leverage Google Cloud’s AI-optimized infrastructure to enhance its...
LucidLink Unveils New Features at NAB 2025, Redefining the Future of Cloud Collaboration (TENB)
LucidLink is set to showcase its latest advancements in cloud-based creative collaboration at NAB 2025 (Booth SL2705), unveiling a fully upgraded platform designed for enhanced enterprise readiness and streamlined workflows. Following its initial preview in November...
Alibaba Releases Open-Source Video Generation Model Wan 2.1, Outperforms OpenAI’s Sora (Analytics India Mag)
Alibaba has unveiled Wan 2.1, its latest open-source video foundation model, designed to generate high-quality videos with realistic motion and physics-based accuracy. The model suite includes Wan2.1-I2V-14B, Wan2.1-T2V-14B, and Wan2.1-T2V-1.3B, supporting...
AI Piracy is a Threat to our Creative Industries (The Times)
The UK’s news sector has united in a striking display of solidarity through the Make it Fair campaign, with newspapers publishing identical editions to protest proposed government changes to copyright laws. At the heart of the issue is a plan to allow technology...
Brompton Technology Powers FINAS ICVFX Virtual Production Studio (4rfv)
Malaysia’s National Film Development Corporation (FINAS) has taken a major step in advancing its film industry with the launch of its upgraded ICVFX Virtual Production Studio in Ampang Jaya. Equipped with Brompton Technology's Tessera LED video processors, the...
How do we Design Film Studios Fit for the Future? (StirWorld)
The film and television industry is undergoing a transformation driven by rising global demand for content, emerging technologies, and the expansion of production facilities. Streaming platforms like Netflix now serve over 260 million subscribers, while cinema...
Virtual Production- A Game-changer For Animation Industry? (BWMarketing)
The global animation industry is on track to reach $642.5 billion by 2030, fueled by advancements in virtual production technology. Traditionally, animators spent weeks manually crafting scenes, but innovations like CGI, real-time game engines, and motion capture have...
The Rising Impact of Blockchain Technology in Media Distribution (AdvancedTelevision)
Blockchain technology is reshaping media distribution by providing content creators with enhanced security, transparency, and direct-to-consumer opportunities. With smart contracts automating copyright enforcement and tracking digital content usage, blockchain ensures...
Designing the Future of Entertainment (TechnologyReview)
AI and emerging technologies are transforming the media and entertainment industry, revolutionizing content creation, distribution, and consumption. With AI-powered tools streamlining production workflows, predictive analytics optimizing content development, and...
How Audiovisual Piracy Impacts Entertainment Industry (TelecomLead)
Piracy remains a persistent challenge for the entertainment industry, particularly in regions like Latin America and Spain, where illegal streaming is widespread. In Latin America, over 40% of internet-connected households—nearly 24 million homes—engage in piracy,...