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Broadcast Pro
08-05-2025
- Business
- Broadcast Pro
TOD goes live with Friend MTS to tackle piracy in MENA
The FMTS watermarking will allow TOD to identify any sources of piracy and protect all types of content, including immediate intervention during live sports, where every second matters. Friend MTS (FMTS), a global provider of content protection services, has announced a new partnership with TOD, the MENA region's premier sports and entertainment OTT platform by beIN Media Group. The collaboration brings FMTS's advanced watermarking and anti-piracy technology to TOD's platform, helping secure high-value content including blockbuster films, the Premier League and the US Open. The latest version of TOD delivers seamless 4K streaming across devices — from smartphones and tablets to smart TVs — and introduces cutting-edge interactive features for sports enthusiasts. These include real-time stats, multi-view options, player tracking and instant match highlights, all supported by a unified player experience and state-of-the-art security infrastructure. To further elevate its anti-piracy strategy, TOD has selected FMTS's watermarking technology, known for its low-latency extraction, scalability and accuracy. The solution enables TOD to embed unique watermarks at the subscriber level, allowing rapid identification and tracing of pirated streams. This empowers TOD to take swift action against piracy, such as revoking compromised accounts and cutting off unauthorised content distribution — a vital capability, especially during high-stakes live broadcasts. Speaking about piracy, James Walmsley, Director of Technology, Product and Analytics at TOD, said: 'Our parent company, beIN, has been vocal about its efforts to tackle piracy and, here at TOD, we are committed to building on that reputation for innovative thinking and leadership. It is not just about securing our valuable content, but we also take seriously our responsibility to protect our TOD subscribers from the harms of piracy. We chose to partner with FMTS due to its impressive client list, great results, as well as its seamless integration into our workflows. It was rapidly deployed with minimal infrastructure investment, providing a fast and efficient solution to combat piracy.' Shane McCarthy, CEO, Friend MTS, added: 'This was a great collaboration between us and the TOD and beIN anti-piracy teams to integrate our industry-leading watermarking solution into the latest version of the TOD platform. TOD had some specific requirements on top of the standard solution, and our team went above and beyond to deliver this unique feature set within the timeframe. We're proud to work with a partner that is so committed to innovation and content protection.'
Irish Independent
04-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Independent
Tralee Food Festival set for ‘tasty tussle' between Ireland's top social media stars
On May 18, popular sisters Breeda Hurley and Miriam Moriarty Owens of Johnny's Cottage take on TikTok titan Shane McCarthy. Celebrity chef and Tralee's own Italian Culinary King, Max Massimiliano Bagaglini will attempt to keep tabs on what promises to be an afternoon not to be missed. Johnny's Cottage is described as 'an unstoppable Tralee duo' who have turned Monday night Facebook Live streams into a national obsession, racking up over 30,000 viewers per session. Breeda and Miriam's infectious humour and off-the-cuff antics – think apple tarts gone wild and kiddie pool cookery – have made them social media royalty. Not to be outdone, Shane McCarthy is the 23-year-old Tralee-based TikTok sensation who's taken the internet by storm, hitting 100,000 followers since his viral coming-out moment in January 2024. With his Kerry Traveller roots, and the art for blending heartfelt tales with pure charisma, Shane's ready to cook up a storm. And who better to judge this epic face-off than the RTE Today Show Chef, Massimiliano Bagaglini – the genius behind Tralee's Convivium Italian Gourmet. The Italian will crown the winner of this tasty tussle, though with this much fun on the menu, everyone's in for a treat. It's billed as a battle of social media titans that's as newsworthy as it is delicious and is guaranteed to crowd-please with laughs, gasps, and culinary madness. 'We've struck gold with Breeda, Miriam, and Shane: three social media sensations who light up screens and kitchens alike,' said one of the festival organisers Ken Tobin. 'Max won't take any prisoners, so you've got a recipe for absolute mayhem. This is Tralee at its funniest and finest—don't miss it!' The Tralee Food Festival will offer over 100 artisan stalls and food trucks, and free live entertainment all weekend. But it's the Calor Tent cook-off that's set to break the internet.
