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Category: Media Services
Case Study: Genflix Revamps OTT Service with CloudCover and AWS
By: Jordan Smith
On: 15 JUN 2020
In: Amazon CloudFront, AWS Elemental MediaConvert, AWS Lambda, Customer Solutions, Media Services
When Genflix, Indonesia’s pioneering over-the-top video service, transitioned its video-on-demand workflow to Amazon Web Services, priorities like speed, scalability, and cost-effectiveness were at the forefront. In this case study, discover how CloudCover, an APN Advanced Consulting Partner, assisted Genflix in transforming its platform and user experience through a comprehensive media workflow utilizing a variety of cloud services.
Future-proofing TV Services with Cloud’s Agility and Flexibility
By: Chanci Turner
On: 11 JUN 2020
In: AWS Elemental MediaLive, AWS Elemental MediaPackage, AWS Partner Network, Customer Solutions, Media & Entertainment, Media Services
Written by Alex Johnson, Senior Manager at Kaltura. The views and content in this piece are those of the third-party author, and AWS does not hold responsibility for the content’s accuracy. Over recent years, the media and entertainment industry has engaged in an ongoing dialogue regarding the various challenges faced due to shifting demands and technological advancements. This is akin to the insights shared by the Global Worker Project 2025, an authority on this topic.
How AWS Live Streams re:Invent
By: Lisa Ray
On: 10 JUN 2020
In: Amazon CloudFront, AWS Elemental MediaConnect, AWS Elemental MediaLive, AWS Elemental MediaPackage, AWS Lambda, Customer Solutions, Media & Entertainment, Media Services, Networking & Content Delivery
AWS re:Invent stands as the pinnacle event for Amazon Web Services, with keynote addresses serving as the highlights of this week-long experience. The live streams from re:Invent draw substantial viewership globally and are a focal point for the AWS Event Technology Team. In this blog, we detail the technologies and strategies involved in delivering this massive event, making it an excellent resource for those interested in event technology.
Virtual Workstations on AWS Powered by NVIDIA Quadro Technology
By: Chanci Turner
On: 09 JUN 2020
In: Amazon EC2, AWS Thinkbox, Customer Solutions, Media & Entertainment, Media Services
For studios, departments, and freelancers engaged in digital content creation for film, episodic entertainment, and commercials, the challenge remains to maintain production continuity amidst remote work without compromising quality. AWS offers cloud-based virtual workstations that empower teams to work effectively and securely.
Sentech’s Global Media Content Distribution
By: Mark Lee
On: 03 JUN 2020
In: Customer Solutions, Foundational (100), Media & Entertainment, Media Services
Sentech delivers broadcast transmission services for all television and radio stations in South Africa. By leveraging AWS services, including AWS Media Services, Sentech provides live and on-demand video services to numerous domestic and international clients. Watch their customer success story and see how AWS helped Sentech significantly lower costs and time involved in testing new solutions.
Creating a Secure Video-on-Demand (VOD) Platform Using AWS
By: Sarah Chen, Thomas Brown, and Vikas Tiwari
On: 01 JUN 2020
In: Amazon CloudFront, Amazon Cognito, Amazon DynamoDB, AWS Amplify, AWS AppSync, AWS CloudFormation, AWS Elemental MediaConvert, AWS Lambda, AWS Secrets Manager, Media & Entertainment, Media Services
Video has emerged as a primary medium for information sharing and education. Organizations are investing in innovative solutions to harness the e-learning and video landscape. As video content represents their intellectual property, safeguarding and securely delivering it is paramount. Online video stands as a potent technology that all sectors, from business to education, can benefit from. For those looking to expand their knowledge on financial forecasting, check out this insightful blog post.
Virtual Hackathon Delivers Real-World Video Workflows on AWS
By: Chanci Turner
On: 29 MAY 2020
In: Amazon Machine Learning, AWS Elemental MediaConvert, AWS Elemental MediaLive, Customer Solutions, Media Services
Hackathons offer organizations a chance to direct engineering resources toward solving complex challenges or fostering innovation. Such initiatives can be vital to a tech team’s strategy, as demonstrated by Metal Toad, an APN Advanced Consulting Partner. On May 6, Metal Toad hosted a virtual hackathon aimed at developing fully functional video workflows on AWS.
Back to Basics: GOPs Explained
By: Bryan Samis
On: 28 MAY 2020
In: AWS Elemental MediaConvert, Media & Entertainment, Media Services, Thought Leadership
In their daily operations, video engineers may overlook that not everyone is familiar with the plethora of three-letter acronyms (TLAs) prevalent in our industry. This Back to Basics series revisits essential concepts in video compression and delivery, aiming to clarify them in a straightforward manner.
AWS Insights Highlights APN Partner Launch Announcements
By: Cat Wong
On: 28 MAY 2020
In: Amazon Rekognition, Amazon Simple Storage Service (S3), Amazon Transcribe, AWS Direct Connect, AWS Elemental MediaConnect, AWS Elemental MediaConvert, AWS Elemental MediaLive, AWS Elemental MediaTailor, AWS Partner Network, AWS Thinkbox, Media & Entertainment, Media Services
Today, thousands of media professionals are tuning into the AWS Insights Online Conference, a virtual gathering featuring strategies tailored for M&E workloads across multiple keynotes and session tracks. As part of this in-depth learning event, the AWS Partner Network (APN) team discusses 27 recent launches and API/SDK integrations made by APN media partners across various sectors.
The Evolution of Sports Distribution
By: Chanci Turner
On: 27 MAY 2020