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FTC to block Microsoft’s Activision Blizzard acquistion?

The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is reportedly set to to file an antitrust lawsuit to block Microsoft’s $69 billion (€66.3bn) takeover bid for video game publisher Activision Blizzard. A lawsuit challenging the deal is not guaranteed – but FTC staff reviewing the deal are said to be sceptical of the companies’ arguments, according to […]

November 24, 2022

EC to probe Microsoft/Activision Blizzard deal

The European Commission has opened an in-depth investigation to assess the proposed acquisition of Activision Blizzard by Microsoft under the EU Merger Regulation. The Commission is concerned that the proposed acquisition may reduce competition in the markets for the distribution of console and PC video games and for PC operating systems. The deal is already […]

November 10, 2022By Colin Mann

Microsoft overtakes Amazon in Best Global Brands

Interbrand has announced its Best Global Brands 2022 ranking at Web Summit 2022. Apple holds onto the number one position for its 10th consecutive year, while Microsoft has moved up into second place, overtaking Amazon. Microsoft, Tesla and Chanel have seen the greatest YoY percentage growth, all increasing brand value by 32 per cent. Despite […]

November 3, 2022

TIP launches metaverse-ready project group

TIP (Telecom Infra Project) has established a new project group that addresses one of the central topics in today’s telecommunications industry, metaverse-ready networks. The metaverse aims to transform how people interact by delivering immersive experiences that will require better network performance, for both fixed and mobile networks. According to TIP – a global community of […]

October 20, 2022By Colin Mann

Nov 3 launch for Netflix ad tier; industry analysis

Netflix has revealed further details of its lower-priced, ad-supported plan. In a Blog post, Greg Peters, Chief Operating Officer and Chief Product Officer, said the company is “excited” to launch Basic with Ads — its ad-supported plan — in November. The plan will cost £4.99 a month in the UK and launch on November 3rd […]

October 14, 2022By Colin Mann

Ofcom launches cloud market study

Having earlier announced it was to examine the position of Amazon, Microsoft and Google in cloud services, as part of a new programme of work to ensure that digital communications markets are working well for people and businesses in the UK, comms regulator Ofcom has formally launched a market study under the Enterprise Act 2002 […]

October 6, 2022By Colin Mann

NBA launches revamped NBA App

The NBA has announced the launch of the revamped NBA App, the all-in-one destination for NBA fans. With new personalisation features, the NBA App aims to provide wall-to-wall content from every NBA game and feature social-style vertical video, behind-the-scenes access to players and teams, new and existing shows and series, and access to the NBA […]

September 27, 2022By Nik Roseveare

Ofcom to probe cloud, messenger, smart-device markets

UK comms regulator Ofcom is to examine the position of Amazon, Microsoft and Google in cloud services, as part of a new programme of work to ensure that digital communications markets are working well for people and businesses in the UK. According to Ofcom, cloud computing is a huge and fast-growing market, which uses remote […]

September 22, 2022By Colin Mann

SES, Microsoft link for virtualised Cloud

SES and Microsoft have extended their existing agreement and which will see a new initiative designed to make the satellite industry more responsive to evolving customer needs through cloud-native service delivery architectures that are more open, virtualised and programmable. Called the Satellite Communications Virtualisation Programme, the effort will focus on creating fully-virtualised satcom ground network […]

September 14, 2022By Chris Forrester

EC to make social and streamer giants pay for networks?

The European Commission is to launch a consultation early in 2023 on whether tech giants should bear some of the costs of Europe’s telecoms networks, according to Thierry Breton, Commissioner for the Internal Market. Europe’s telecoms operators have lobbied for a financial contribution from firms such as Google, Facebook and Netflix, contending that they make […]

September 12, 2022By Colin Mann