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Transactions: KeyBank, Qolo launch virtual account management service
KeyBank launched its virtual account management solution, Key Virtual Account Management, powered by payments platform Qolo, on May 7. Key Virtual Account Management (KeyVAM) is a modern core operating account targeted for small business clients, larger corporate clients and everyone in between, Jon Briggs, head of commercial product and innovation at KeyBank, told Bank Automation…
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Unlocking the financial data ‘treasure trove’
AI and generative AI applications continue to dominate conversations within the financial services industry, but implementing generative AI is near impossible if bank data isn’t standardized and accessible. What makes good data? “Good data is usable data,” Brendan Grove, chief technology officer at fintech Prizeout, told Bank Automation News, noting that it starts with creating…
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Netflix, NFL confirm Xmas games deal
Netflix has confirmed it will be the global home of the NFL’s two Christmas Day marquee games this year – and will also serve up at least one holiday game on Christmas Day 2025 and 2026 as part of a three-season deal. Netflix has been playing ball with the NFL for a couple of years…
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Report: Extreme power users fueling upstream growth
A small but growing group of extreme power users is contributing to a steady rise in upstream consumption in broadband cable networks, according to the latest edition of the OpenVault Broadband Insights (OVBI) report. Extreme power users of 5TB or more per month consume almost 1TB – 956GB, on average – of upstream bandwidth per…
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Nielsen: Disney biggest distributor
Nielsen has ranked Walt Disney as the biggest distributor of content for broadcast, cable and streaming. YouTube was at #2 followed by NBCUniversal, Paramount Global and Warner Bros Discovery. Netflix was fifth. Disney assets include broadcast network ABC, ESPN and streamers Disney+ and Hulu. The rankings reflect share of television usage in April. “It’s vital…
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Prime Video building a “one-stop advertising destination”
Amazon presented its inaugural upfront to advertisers on May 14th at New York’s Pier 36, showcasing its Prime Video streaming service – which it boasted has a monthly ad-supported reach of 200 million+ worldwide – with help from some of the biggest names in film, television and sports. Stars from Amazon MGM Studios, Prime Video…
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The Roast of Tom Brady at Netflix #1
The Roast of Tom Brady claimed the #1 spot on Netflix’s English TV List in the week commencing May 6th, racking up 13.8 million views. The comedy special first aired on May 5th as a live event during the Netflix is a Joke Fest. Another live event from the Fest also continued to draw big…
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Insight TV channels on VIDAA platform
Insight TV, the millennial-focused channel operator, has strengthened its international reach by launching three FAST channels on the VIDAA Smart TV platform across the UK, Benelux, Poland, Germany, the US, Canada and Australia. VIDAA users will now be able to watch content and channels devoted to Millennial and Gen-Z audiences. Insight TV FAST channels and…
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Research: 20% of US homes subscribe to gaming service
Parks Associates reports a continued wave of subscription service uptake among US households, led by streaming video, retail memberships, and streaming audio, while 20 per cent of households have a gaming subscription, outpacing gym memberships. Parks Associates recently released a consumer study of 8,000 US internet households, Subscription Memberships and Bundling: Shopping, Video, Gaming, Mobile.…
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Virgin Media O2 reaches 150 SRN sites
Virgin Media O2 has reached a milestone in its Shared Rural Network (SRN) rollout, as the Isle of Eigg became the operator’s 150th site to benefit from improved 4G coverage. These new and upgraded sites are providing residents, businesses and visitors in rural areas with faster and more reliable mobile connectivity. Virgin Media O2 says…