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HPE to acquire Juniper Networks for $14bn

Edge-to-cloud company, Hewlett Packard Enterprise, and Juniper Networks, a specialist in AI-native networks, have entered a definitive agreement under which HPE will acquire Juniper in an all-cash transaction for $40 per share, representing an equity value of approximately $14 billion (€12.8bn). The combination of HPE and Juniper advances HPE’s portfolio mix shift toward higher-growth solutions […]

January 10, 2024

One Platform Total Audience from NBCU

In advance of the Consumer Electronic Show (CES), NBCUniversal has unveiled how it says it is redefining cross-platform, audience-based advertising for the media industry with the full-scale launch of One Platform Total Audience. NBCUniversal’s AI-driven planning and activation technology is the latest evolution within the company’s One Platform offering and will leverage new investments in […]

January 9, 2024

Survey: Publishers fear further falls in social traffic

The Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism has published its Journalism, Media, and Technology Trends and Predictions 2024. The annual report, authored by Senior Research Associate Nic Newman, is based on a survey of 314 media leaders from 56 countries. The report suggests many media leaders are worried about their prospects in the year […]

January 9, 2024

Report: Marketers to boost ad spend in 2024

Mediaocean, the platform for omnichannel advertising, has released its 2024 Advertising Outlook Report, with all signs pointing to a prevailing focus on innovation and creativity in the new year. Overall, the findings show that despite macroeconomic headwinds holding over from 2023, optimism pervades the advertising industry. Omnichannel marketers, in particular, anticipate an active year, affirming […]

January 4, 2024

Samba TV extends Samba AI

Samba TV, a provider of TV technology for audience data and omniscreen measurement, has unveiled a new capability from its game-changing artificial intelligence (AI) portfolio to enable brands to accurately and quickly measure the impact of exposure across linear and streaming sports, scripted and reality programmes, video games, and more. Powered by Samba AI, a […]

January 4, 2024

Report: Top 10 risks to telco sector in 2024

Changing imperatives in privacy, security and trust emerges as the top risk facing telecoms companies in 2024. According to the annual EY report, Top 10 risks in telecommunications, cyber-resilience is under pressure, with generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) throwing into question existing data governance strategies. Over two-thirds (68 per cent) of telco respondents believe they are […]

December 20, 2023

Report: Top 5 GenAI trends for 2024

Generative AI (GenAI) made significant progress in 2023, showcasing its prowess in crafting remarkably authentic content spanning text, imagery, and music. The evolution of this technology transcended traditional boundaries, infiltrating realms such as creative arts, automation, and tailored experiences. An analysis of influencer discussions on social media platform X has unveiled a curated selection of […]

December 19, 2023

Forecast: AI will continue to revolutionise media industry

Industry experts from GroupM and GroupM Nexus have shared their thoughts on the year ahead. Covering a range of topics from the impact of AI to retail commerce and cross-channel to addressable creative they offer insights on what to expect in 2024 and beyond. 2023 was a year full of both innovation and challenge, the […]

December 14, 2023

Magnite: “Machine learning to increase efficiencies”

Independent sell-side platform Magnite has shared its 2023 trends and predictions for 2024 in programmatic advertising. Rebecca Ackers, VP of DV+, EMEA at Magnite, commented: “Discussions around AI have continued to be fervent in the last year, however much of this has been focused on generative AI and content creation. In 2024, there will be […]

December 13, 2023

Study: AI to limit operator revenue leakage

A study from Juniper Research, specialists in telecommunications markets, has found the average revenue leakage per 5G roaming connection will decrease from $1.72 (€1.60) to $1.20, as operators leverage AI-based segmentation. Revenue leakage refers to the value of services provided but not monetised. This reduction in revenue leakage will be driven by the implementation of […]

December 11, 2023