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Bitcentral, a provider of professional media solutions for broadcast and digital video, announced the appointment of Silicon Valley executive Rick Arnold to its board of directors.

Video over IP specialist Zixi said Roi Sasson has joined the company as Vice President of Engineering. In this role, Sasson will lead Zixi’s global engineering organisation with a focus on “hyper-scaling” the technology teams, structuring processes, and accelerating innovation to meet the increasing market demand for IP video delivery.

Cloud-based video streaming technology provider MediaKind has entered into an agreement to acquire the video business of Harmonic for approximately $145m.

Comcast Technology Solutions (CTS) has been selected by Charter Communications and Cox Communications, in separate deals, to help create, manage, and distribute linear channels for top-of-form, out-of-market games from premium sports leagues, including MLB, NHL, and NBA.

Bitmovin has announced a strategic partnership with ThinkAnalytics that will see the integration of Bitmovin’s AI Scene Analysis into ThinkAnalytics’ ThinkMediaAI platform.

Video streaming software and services provider Accedo and OTT platform provider Magine Pro have signed a binding agreement to merge their respective SaaS departments, Accedo One and Magine Pro, into a new jointly owned company.

Warner Bros Discovery has told its shareholders to reject Paramount Skydance's $108.4bn takeover bid.

FIFA has partnered with Netflix for a new officially licensed football simulation title that will be released in time for next summer’s World Cup.

YouTube has secured exclusive global rights to the Oscars – including red carpet coverage, behind-the-scenes content, Governors Ball access, and more – from 2029 to 2033.

Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy has launched a review of the BBC’s Royal Charter, with priorities aimed at bolstering trust in the broadcaster and increasing financial sustainability.