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12 Partner Solutions now available in the M&E Solutions Library

Amazon Web Services (AWS) has added 12 new Partner Solutions tailored for media and entertainment (M&E) applications to the AWS Solutions Library. Designed as a pathway to enable customers to deliver better outcomes faster, the AWS Solutions Library features purpose-built technologies, ready-to-deploy software packages, and customizable architectures offered by AWS and AWS Partners. Each new […]

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Ball trajectory tracking in sports broadcast videos using AWS machine learning

In the past few years, professional sports has applied machine learning (ML) in ways that revolutionize game analysis, accelerate innovation, and improve fan experiences. For instance, NFL Next Gen Stats uses machine learning and data analytics to boost accuracy, speed, and insights in real time to enhance viewing experiences. NHL Face-off Probability uses ML-driven data […]

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Inside the arc: The Toronto Raptors’ journey from on-premises compute to AWS for novel player insights

This post is authored by Devin Pleuler, Senior Director of R&D at Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment (MLSE), and Ari Entin, Principal of AWS Sports Marketing Communications. The content and opinions in this post are those of the third-party author and AWS is not responsible for the content or accuracy of this post.  Introduction In […]

A look inside the making of an NFL football schedule

Predicting what fans are going to watch in December, now. What is the NFL up to with AWS and how does it work? In just three months, National Football League (NFL) schedule makers methodically build an exciting 18 week 272-game schedule spanning 576 possible game windows. How do they do it? We caught up with […]

Using analytics to improve video playback quality with Amazon IVS

This blog is co-authored by Igor Oreper and James Varndell, Bitmovin, and Anthony Vu and Kayla Jing, AWS. Overview Capturing and retaining the attention of viewers is a growing challenge for content distributors. Investing in interactive content can keep more viewers engaged for longer; however, this additional investment may not pay off if viewers experience […]

AWS direct-to-consumer streaming Partners’ showcase at NAB 2023

Many organizations in the Media and Entertainment (M&E) industry use Amazon Web Services (AWS) to reinvent their media workloads in the cloud. At the 100th Anniversary NAB Show 2023 in Las Vegas, AWS Partners showcased solutions addressing the entire direct-to-consumer cycle. Following are some highlights that AWS M&E Partners demonstrated during the show. Accedo showcased […]

Under the hood: How the Seattle Seahawks apply data-driven insights across the franchise using AWS

This post is authored by Patrick Ward, Head of Research and Analytics, Seattle, Seahawks and Dan Skutt, Database Administrator, Seattle Seahawks. The content and opinions in this post are those of the third-party author and AWS is not responsible for the content or accuracy of this post. Introduction The National Football League (NFL) is the […]

Drafting an NFL dream team with AWS

How the Seattle Seahawks use technology from AWS to take the guesswork out of draft season and unlock game winning strategies year round. What’s one of the secrets to building a successful National Football League (NFL) draft class? Believe it or not, the answer lies not just on the field of play but in harnessing […]

The complete guide to AWS panels and speaking engagements at NAB 2023

With the NAB Show kick off only a few hours away, Amazon Web Services (AWS) is ready to greet visitors in booth W1701 in the West Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center. In addition to booth demos, AWS is hosting and participating in a number of panels and speaking engagements ranging from the technical […]

Media & Entertainment companies use AWS to power digital transformation on display at NAB Show 2023

Organizations in the media and entertainment (M&E) industry are using Amazon Web Services (AWS) to reinvent how they handle their media workloads. NAB Show 2023, in Las Vegas from April 16–19, 2023, showcases the use of AWS solutions throughout the entire content life cycle—from creation to consumption. Using AWS, companies create, deliver, and monetize content […]