Product updates: September 2025

Posted: 02/09/2025

Blackbird’s latest product release updates video processing, operating system and integration areas of the product and technology including optimization of the blur effect for faster rendering.

The latest upgrade to the Blackbird platform is due to be released on 9th September 2025 and will be made available during a maintenance window of 11:00-16:00 BST (6:00-11:00 EST) on the day.

Blur effect optimization

As part of our ongoing effects improvements in our core technology, we’ve optimized the blur effect in the editor, enabling faster rendering for sharper performance and responsive editing.

Enhanced web traffic security

Part of our ongoing commitment to platform security – we have added some security features to our systems for general improvement to security. No issues noted resulting in this change – just a routine enhancement.

Edge Operating system updates

Blackbird Edge runs on a Debian based operating system or container image. If your server has not been updated recently – support will be scheduling your routine updates with you.

If you have any questions on the above release and what it means for your teams, or would like to schedule some bespoke User training for your workflows do not hesitate to contact us at support@blackbird.video