Despite the BBC boasting of a stellar year for key operational performance targets, the broadcaster’s latest annual report has warned of a new wave of technological change reshaping the media landscape. Let’s congratulate the BBC for winning the coveted “Understatement of the Year” award. This new wave, unnamed but implied, is why the BBC is planning to outsource thousands of jobs as the broadcaster continues its cost reduction scheme in preparation for a future without license fees, potentially by the end of 2027. The broadcaster is reportedly in discussions with US technology companies about offshoring key departments involved with digital products, including content recommendation algorithms, according to UK tabloids. Is it a coincidence that BBC CTO Peter O’Kane has decided…