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Fabric weaves a stronger data future with BB Media acquisition
MUMBAI: Fabric is stitching together an even richer data ecosystem with the acquisition of BB Media, a global data science and market research firm. This strategic move strengthens Fabric’s position as the go-to provider of connected, actionable insights for the media and entertainment industry.
Fabric CEO Rob Delf called the acquisition a perfect fit, “With BB Media joining the Fabric family, we are expanding our capabilities to ensure media companies have access to the most comprehensive and actionable data available.”
BB Media CEO Tom Gennari said, “For nearly four decades, BB Media has led the charge in media intelligence. In Fabric, we have found the perfect partner to push our insights further.”
With BB Media’s expertise in audience analytics and market intelligence, Fabric will offer deeper global insights by tracking streaming platforms, pricing models, and content availability across 200+ countries. This integration enhances Fabric’s core solutions, Fabric Origin now benefits from BB’s measurement data, helping customers optimise content distribution decisions, while Fabric Studio sees improved automation and metadata management for better content discoverability. Additionally, Fabric’s AI-powered solutions will provide smarter, real-time insights, supporting industry professionals without replacing their expertise.
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OpenAI’s Stargate lead Peter Hoeschele exits with two senior leaders
Trio behind compute push set to join new startup amid leadership reshuffle
SAN FRANCISCO: Peter Hoeschele, a key figure behind OpenAI’s early Stargate data centre initiative, has exited the company, according to a report by The Information.
The departure is part of a broader leadership shift, with two other senior executives, Shamez Hemani and Anuj Saharan, also set to leave in the coming days. All three are expected to join the same new startup, although details about the venture remain under wraps.
The trio played a central role in OpenAI’s Stargate effort, an initiative aimed at building large-scale data centre capacity in-house to reduce reliance on external infrastructure providers. Their exits mark a notable moment for the company’s compute strategy as it continues to scale rapidly.
OpenAI spokesperson said in a statement to The Information, “We’re grateful for the contributions Peter, Shamez, and Anuj have made to OpenAI and wish them the very best in what comes next.” The company also pointed to the recent appointment of Sachin Katti to lead its industrial compute organisation, signalling continuity in its infrastructure roadmap.
OpenAI has indicated that it does not plan to directly replace Hoeschele’s role, suggesting a possible restructuring of responsibilities within the team.
As competition intensifies in the race to build next-generation AI systems, leadership changes in core infrastructure teams are likely to draw close attention. For now, the spotlight shifts to what this departing trio builds next, and how OpenAI adapts as it scales its ambitions.
