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1. May 25•GitHub: Ala Obeidat adds E2EE handshake and TURN rotation to Alfajer

   This GitHub repository details "Alfajer," a private 1-to-1 video/audio calling Progressive Web App (PWA) built using WebRTC for media transmission and a custom Bun+ElysiaJS WebSocket signaling server. The architecture emphasizes privacy with no persistent storage, logs, or accounts, and features end-to-end encryption notes via RTCRtpScriptTransform, though it's currently disabled pending a cross-browser capability handshake. Recent commits detail a "5-tier UX overhaul" and automation for TURN secret rotation.

2. May 25•Ora: Encompass moves broadcast feeds from satellite to OCI and Zixi

   Encompass Digital Media has developed Altitude Connect, a cloud and IP-based solution leveraging Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) and Zixi's platform, to replace traditional satellite distribution for broadcast TV and radio feeds. This solution aims to offer broadcasters a more efficient, flexible, and cost-effective alternative for delivering content to affiliate stations and MVPDs globally. Key advantages cited include significant cost savings, enhanced resilience, improved monitoring capabilities, and greater flexibility for new channel formats.

3. May 25•Ateme: Ateme says NEA Genesis cuts cloud DVR storage 50%

   Ateme is promoting its NEA Genesis solution, claiming it can reduce cloud DVR storage requirements by 50%. The company cites a case where a Tier-1 operator reduced storage from 100PB to 55PB using the technology.

4. May 25•IBC: Telxius ties its carrier CDN to Synamedia Quortex Switch

   Telxius has integrated its carrier-grade content delivery network (CDN) with Synamedia's Quortex Switch platform. This partnership aims to enhance content delivery capabilities.

5. May 25•Digital Studio India: Planetcast wins 2026 Singapore award for beIN Asia Pacific overhaul

   Planetcast was recognized with the 2026 Sports Broadcasting – Singapore Award for its work in transforming beIN Asia Pacific's live sports operations. The award specifically cited Planetcast's Cloud.X Turbo infrastructure as central to this transformation.

6. May 25•Verimatrix: Piracy now shapes streaming economics, Verimatrix says

   The article from Verimatrix asserts that streaming piracy is no longer a minor issue and is significantly influencing the economics of streaming services. It emphasizes the need for modern platforms to adopt proactive protection measures to prevent unauthorized content distribution. The content suggests that such protection should be implemented before streams are stolen.

7. May 25•Gadget Bridge: TP-Link India begins local Wi‑Fi 7 manufacturing in India

   TP-Link India has commenced local manufacturing of Wi-Fi 7 devices, specifically the Omada EAP770 access point. This development follows the Department of Telecommunications' decision to allocate the 6 GHz spectrum in India. The article highlights this as a move to unlock next-generation enterprise connectivity.

8. May 25•Cyber Security News: Hackers use shared CDNs to hide traffic behind trusted domains

   Hackers are exploiting a vulnerability in shared Content Delivery Network (CDN) infrastructure to conceal malicious traffic. This abuse allows them to bypass domain reputation security controls by hiding their activities behind trusted domains. The core issue lies within how shared CDN environments handle diverse user traffic.

9. May 25•Research Snipers: Decentralized streaming architectures out-engineer legacy broadcasting

   This article discusses the rise of decentralized streaming architectures, suggesting they have surpassed traditional big media technology. It frames this shift as a significant evolution in how video content is delivered.

10. May 25•Livemint: Bharti Airtel’s 5G priority plans raise slicing concerns

    Bharti Airtel's new priority 5G postpaid plans are raising concerns among mobile users in India regarding network slicing and differential service quality. This development could lead to telcos creating premium fast lanes for higher-paying customers. Such practices would entail faster access compared to standard users, utilizing 5G network slicing capabilities.

11. May 25•iTWire: Multi-CDN adoption gains traction across Australia’s streaming stacks

    The article is a guest opinion piece discussing the increasing adoption of multi-CDN architectures in Australia and other regions. It argues that multi-CDN approaches enhance redundancy and routing for internet-dependent organizations.

12. May 25•Telecompaper: LG Uplus plans six-route subsea network for World Cup broadcasts

    LG Uplus plans to build a dedicated six-route subsea cable network to support domestic broadcasters covering the FIFA 2026 World Cup. This infrastructure will focus on international transmission for the event. The project aims to establish robust connectivity for broadcast needs during the major global sports event.

13. May 25•Back End News: IDC: Telecom spending reaches $1.551 trillion in 2025

    According to IDC, worldwide spending on telecom and pay TV services reached $1.551 trillion in 2025, growing 2% year over year, with projections for a 1.8% increase in 2026 to $1.58 trillion. This growth is partly attributed to the expansion of Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite broadband services, which are expected to improve internet access in underserved areas. The report highlights that rising operational costs due to inflation and geopolitical events are pressing profit margins and may slow infrastructure investments.

14. May 25•NewswireToday: NTT DOCOMO, NEC demo mmWave for high-speed vehicles

    NTT DOCOMO and NEC have successfully demonstrated stable, high-capacity mmWave communications for multiple high-speed vehicles. This development is targeted towards future 6G era applications, including autonomous driving and enhanced in-vehicle experiences. The focus is on enabling robust connectivity for advanced vehicular systems.

15. May 24•Rescana: Underminr flaw lets attackers hide traffic through trusted CDN domains

    Rescana has identified and issued an alert for the "Underminr" vulnerability, an actively exploited flaw within shared Content Delivery Network (CDN) infrastructure. This vulnerability allows attackers to conceal malicious traffic by routing it through trusted domains. The alert focuses on the security implications for major CDN providers.

16. May 24•martinuke0's Blog: QUIC stream multiplexing cuts HTTP/3 latency under packet loss

    This article provides a deep dive into QUIC's stream multiplexing, explaining how it eliminates head-of-line (HoL) blocking inherent in TCP/TLS by assigning independent, non-blocking streams to a single UDP connection. The piece details QUIC's architecture, flow control mechanisms, and practical deployment patterns for high-performance networking, particularly emphasizing its benefits for latency-critical services like video streaming. It also highlights real-world latency reductions for HTTP/3 over QUIC compared to HTTP/2 over TCP.

17. May 24•Spaceflight Now: SpaceX plans 29-Starlink satellite launch from Cape Canaveral

    SpaceX is scheduled to launch 29 Starlink internet relay satellites from Cape Canaveral, continuing the expansion of its network. This launch is planned for Memorial Day.

18. May 24•CFOtech Australia: OVHcloud opens first APAC Local Zone in Auckland

    OVHcloud has launched its first Asia-Pacific Local Zone in Auckland, New Zealand. This expansion aims to provide local cloud options for firms in the region. The new zone is intended to enhance resilience and data sovereignty.

19. May 24•IoT Insider: Sovereign edge computing is reshaping AI and IoT workloads

    This article discusses the evolving cloud strategy, specifically focusing on the rise of sovereign edge computing for AI and IoT workloads. It highlights the shift for businesses from single public cloud providers to a more distributed infrastructure. The content points towards the implications for how workloads are handled and delivered.

20. May 23•Yahoo Finance: Data centers could lift electricity prices 57% by 2030

    Researchers are warning that the rapidly expanding data center industry in the US could lead to a 57% increase in electricity prices in some regions by 2030. This growth is straining power grids and creating concerns for residents about potential power loss.

21. May 23•TipRanks: JioCDN moves from media delivery into enterprise edge infrastructure

    Jio is positioning its JioCDN platform as a central component of India's digital and AI infrastructure, evolving it from a media-focused content delivery network into an enterprise-grade edge infrastructure. This strategic emphasis highlights the platform's expanded capabilities beyond traditional media delivery.

22. May 22•Light Reading: InCoax adds fiber extension for faster home activations

    InCoax has introduced a new fiber extension capability designed to accelerate customer activations in single-family homes and small apartment buildings. This enhancement aims to streamline the deployment process for internet service via fiber.

23. May 22•Light Reading: Airtel launches India’s first consumer 5G network slicing

    Airtel has launched India's first consumer-focused 5G network slicing service. This deployment has the potential to re-ignite discussions around net neutrality regulations.

24. May 22•StorageReview: AMD launches EPYC 8005 single-socket CPUs for edge and telco

    AMD has released its EPYC 8005 single-socket CPUs, which are designed for edge infrastructure, telecom, and compact cloud storage nodes. These processors aim to serve specific market segments requiring dense storage and edge computing capabilities.

25. May 21•Awsstatic: Hotstar’s 25M-viewer play favors failures over auto-scaling

    Hotstar (now Disney+ Hotstar) presented its architecture for scaling to 25 million concurrent viewers at AWS re:Invent 2019, detailing how it handled major live events like the Indian Premier League (IPL) and Cricket World Cup. The presentation outlined their approach to battle-tested scaling strategies, preparing for failures, and implementing graceful degradation instead of relying on auto-scaling.

26. May 21•Interconnectworld: Chennai event spotlights subsea, cloud, and AI infrastructure

    The Chennai Interconnect World 2026 conference, scheduled for May 21, 2026, at the ITC Grand Chola in Chennai, India, will focus on digital infrastructure, connectivity, and data centers in the region. The event agenda includes discussions on submarine cable investments, subsea capacity for AI and cloud, enterprise network challenges with AI, data center investment priorities, FinTech connectivity, and hyperscaler investments in private subsea infrastructure.

27. May 21•Digital-infrastructure-explained: CDNs hinge on edge caching, routing, and origin coordination

    The article provides a detailed explanation of how Content Delivery Networks (CDNs) function, covering their core components such as edge servers, caching logic, and routing systems. It outlines the process of content delivery from a user request to cache hits and misses, and discusses how CDNs improve performance and resilience by reducing latency and origin load.

28. May 21•PR Newswire: NetActuate expands Amsterdam capacity for hybrid cloud and edge

    NetActuate announced the expansion of its infrastructure in Amsterdam to enhance hybrid cloud and edge services across Europe. This expansion aims to support growing demand for data processing at the edge, leveraging Amsterdam as a key digital hub. The company will showcase this expansion with a NETINT VPU ecosystem at IBC 2026.

29. May 21•openPR: Dark fiber network market reaches US$13.29 billion by 2033

    The global dark fiber network market is projected to reach US$13.29 billion by 2033. This growth is attributed to the increasing demand for high-capacity, low-latency, and secure data transmission.

30. May 21•TipRanks: Jio says JioCDN powered IPL live streaming at scale

    Jio highlighted the critical role of its JioCDN infrastructure in successfully supporting large-scale live streaming of the IPL cricket tournament. This emphasizes the company's capability in managing high-demand streaming events using its proprietary content delivery network.

31. May 21•TipRanks: JioCDN expands from media CDN to India digital infrastructure

    Jio highlighted its JioCDN edge network during a showcase event, detailing its evolution from a media-focused CDN in 2016 to broader applications in India's digital economy. This aligns with Jio's strategy to position its CDN infrastructure as a strategic asset.

32. May 21•RCR Wireless News: Space computing moves into the network edge discussion

    This reader forum piece discusses the emerging role of satellite networks in redefining edge networks, specifically focusing on the integration of compute capabilities in orbit. It highlights the shift towards space infrastructure for global connectivity. The article mentions Cisco's ThousandEyes in the context of understanding this integration.

33. May 21•The Jerusalem Post: Partner rolls out low-latency live sports delivery before World Cup

    Partner, an Israeli telecommunications company, announced the implementation of new Low Latency technology within its service. This upgrade aims to reduce delay in live sports broadcasts, specifically ahead of the World Cup.

34. May 21•DatacenterDynamics: AWS opens Local Zone Edge cloud location in Istanbul

    Amazon Web Services (AWS) has announced the general availability of a new Local Zone Edge cloud location in Istanbul, Turkey. This expansion enables AWS customers to deploy applications that require ultra-low latency closer to end-users in the region.

35. May 21•Technetbooks: AMD launches EPYC 8005 Zen 5 chips for edge and telco

    AMD has launched its new EPYC 8005 Series Processors, which utilize the Zen 5 architecture. These processors are designed to address the efficiency requirements of edge computing and cloud storage. The new series aims to deliver high-density computing for sectors including edge and telecommunications.

36. May 21•Cyber Security News: Google patches critical Chrome flaws that enabled remote code execution

    Google has issued a critical Chrome update to address multiple high-risk vulnerabilities. These flaws could potentially enable remote code execution attacks on users' systems.

37. May 21•Dark Reading: Underminr domain-fronting attack masks activity through trusted websites

    A new content delivery exploit called Underminr allows threat actors to modify web requests and use trusted websites to mask malicious activities. This domain-fronting attack can lead to brand hijacking by leveraging existing content delivery infrastructure. The article describes the technical mechanism of this exploit.

38. May 20•Light Reading: Charter rolls out L4S low-latency broadband in multiple markets

    Charter has launched a low-latency broadband capability based on L4S technology in multiple markets. This service targets applications such as online gaming and improved video calls by reducing latency.

39. May 19•Dsmn8: Irdeto proposes a way to blunt live sports license storms

    Irdeto proposes a method to optimize key rotation for scalable live sports streaming by mitigating "license storms" during high-audience events. Their approach, called High-Frequency Key Cycling, provides current and future encryption keys in the same license response and staggers subsequent requests using device groups or shards.

40. May 19•Ioriver: IO River targets 40% lower CDN spend with live traffic steering

    IORiver is offering a solution to reduce CDN delivery costs by up to 40% through real-time traffic steering based on cost, availability, and performance across various CDN providers. The company states its platform allows users to maximize existing CDN commitments, eliminate overages, and maintain performance by routing traffic per request to the most cost-efficient provider.

41. May 19•AI Market Watch: PPIO files HKEX IPO after scaling 4,800-node edge cloud

    PPIO, a Chinese distributed cloud computing provider, has filed an IPO prospectus with the HKEX, valuing the company at approximately $650M. The company specializes in edge-optimized AI inference and offers products such as GPU container instances, serverless GPUs, and edge CDN services, targeting AI developers and media/video platforms.

42. May 19•The Broadcast Bridge: Broadcasters push deterministic live delivery over IP networks

    The article discusses methods for broadcasters to improve the deterministic delivery of live video over inherently unreliable IP networks. It highlights the use of protocols such as RIST, SRT, MPEG-TS, and QUIC to achieve more reliable signal transport.

43. May 19•Cloud Technology Blog - EaseCloud: DDoS defense shifts to edge filtering and tighter rate limits

    EaseCloud's blog post details strategies for protecting streaming infrastructure against DDoS attacks while maintaining performance, covering multi-layered defenses like edge protection, rate limiting, bot detection, and infrastructure scaling. It emphasizes distinguishing between legitimate traffic spikes and attacks, and offers guidance on automated responses. The article promotes Cloudflare and AWS Shield for edge protection.

44. May 19•TVBEurope: Vodafone cuts cable TV latency for World Cup feeds

    Vodafone Deutschland is reducing cable TV latency by utilizing an early signal from broadcasters ARD and ZDF, distributing it directly via its cable network without additional processing. This initiative aims to improve the viewing experience for the upcoming FIFA World Cup.

45. May 19•CXO Digital Pulse: Techno Digital adds a Mumbai edge data center with RailTel

    Techno Digital has commissioned a new edge data center in Mumbai, India, developed in partnership with RailTel Corporation of India. This boutique facility aims to enhance data delivery and content access in the region.

46. May 19•Verimatrix: Verimatrix adds ISO 27001 certification to Streamkeeper suite

    Verimatrix, a provider of anti-piracy solutions, announced ISO 27001 certification for its Streamkeeper Anti-Piracy Suite. This certification confirms adherence to international information security management standards for protecting content and data in the streaming ecosystem.

47. May 19•Content+Technology: Ease Live wins US patent for synced interactive overlays

    Ease Live has been granted a US Patent for its graphical overlay technology. This technology ensures interactive data remains synchronized with streamed sports and entertainment content. The patent covers the method for maintaining this synchronization during live streaming.

48. May 19•TeleSemana: World Cup stadiums will test private 5G at visible scale

    The 2026 World Cup will serve as a significant testing ground for private 5G networks, showcasing their technical capabilities for critical network architectures in stadiums. The real challenge, however, will be to validate the viability of this model for broader application.

49. May 18•Light Reading: Airtel expands edge and data centers for India’s AI demand

    Bharti Airtel, an Indian telecommunications company, is expanding its edge computing and data center infrastructure in India. This expansion is driven by the country's increasing demand for AI workloads and low-latency applications.

50. May 18•Twitter: Spotify adopts HLS for video podcasts on Apple Podcasts

    Spotify announced it will integrate Apple's HLS (HTTP Live Streaming) technology to support video podcasts. This change will allow creators hosting on Spotify for Creators or Megaphone to distribute and monetize video shows on Apple Podcasts without altering their current setup, starting later this year.