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From left to right: Thomas Riedel, founder and CEO of the Riedel Group, Jaqueline Voß, executive director, strategy and innovation, at Riedel Communications, and Dr. Torsten Musiol, CEO, MECSware — Riedel Invests in MECSware, Unveils Easy5G for Private 5G Networks MECSware will join the Riedel Group, but will remain an independent company

DirecTV INVIDI logos — DirecTV Acquires Majority Ownership in INVIDI Technologies Deal for the addressable TV ad solutions provider is part of DirecTV’s ongoing investments in advanced ad capabilities

Warner Bros. Discovery Restructuring Splits Streaming and Cable Businesses Split could spur consolidation by making it easier for the company to sell assets or merge operations with others

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