AWS for M&E Blog
Category: Announcements
AWS and NHL unveil new NHL EDGE IQ Ice Tilt metric to help measure momentum during the game
Ice Tilt helps crack the code on how action on the ice translates to momentum shifts within the game While traditional stats like goals scored and save percentage are straightforward to track, more nuanced aspects of a hockey game have been deemed immeasurable – until now. For the first time ever, the National Hockey League […]
M&E and Sports at re:Invent 2023
From the Rec Center at Mandalay Bay to the AWS for Industries Pavilion at the Venetian, the influence of Media & Entertainment (M&E), and Sports was readily apparent at AWS re:Invent 2023. Held November 27 – December 1 in Las Vegas, the annual AWS event welcomed attendees from around the world to learn from AWS […]
Streaming Success: AWS empowers the LATAM Media and Entertainment Industry at Nextv Mexico Conference
With a total population of 660 million and $6 trillion in GDP, Latin America is a fast-growing region that is also home to some of the heaviest internet users in the world – Brazil clocks in with 9.3 hours of average daily usage and Mexico with 7.8 hours per day, compared to 7 hours per […]
Feel the Pressure with new online game ‘Playbook Pass Rush’ from AWS and NFL Next Gen Stats
Are you ready to test your strategic skill and jump head first into the world of National Football League (NFL) analytics? Look no further than the immersive online game “Playbook Pass Rush” developed by AWS and the NFL Next Gen Stats team. Whether you’re a football enthusiast with a penchant for game strategy or just […]
AWS Media Services awarded industry accolades
As October gets underway, Amazon Web Services (AWS) celebrates several recent achievements, which include five industry awards for technology advancements spotlighted at IBC 2023 in September. Amazon IVS Real-Time Streaming earned both a TV Tech Product Innovation Award and TVBEurope Best of IBC Show Award, the AWS Elemental Link UHD MediaConnect Integration took home TV […]
M&E and Sports programming highlights at re:Invent 2023
Each year, thousands of attendees from around the world come to Las Vegas for AWS re:Invent. The Amazon Web Services (AWS) event offers an expansive array of presentations, panel discussions, hands-on learning sessions, networking opportunities, and more. To help attendees navigate relevant sessions and events, the AWS for Media and Entertainment (M&E) team has created […]
Creative collaboration and innovation on the schedule at The VIEW Conference 2023
Since the year 2000, Turin, Italy has been the home of the VIEW Conference, one of Europe’s most prominent computer graphics (CG) industry events. With a diverse lineup of professionals from creative fields including CG, animation, visual effects, and more, The VIEW Conference is a hub for innovation, collaboration, and inspiration. This year Amazon Web […]
AWS demonstrates new monetization solutions at IBC 2023
With the announcement of the AWS for M&E Monetization solution area, Amazon Web Services (AWS) demonstrates new monetization solutions at IBC 2023 that enable media companies to maximize advertising revenue and drive customer engagement across platforms and channels. Ten AWS and AWS Partners feature solutions spanning the end-to-end media advertising lifecycle on stand 5.C90 at […]
Increase video processing and distribution flexibility using AWS Elemental Link UHD with AWS Elemental MediaConnect
Today, Amazon Web Services (AWS) announced that AWS Elemental Link UHD now supports AWS Elemental MediaConnect. Combining Link UHD with MediaConnect is a simple and cost-effective way to create live video workflows in the cloud, saving time and resources compared to traditional on-premises, satellite, or fiber infrastructure. Customers have more flexibility in how they process […]
Expanding support for KLV metadata processing across AWS Media Services and AWS Elemental Appliances & Software
AWS is pleased to announce expanded feature support for Key-Length-Value (KLV) metadata processing in AWS Media Services and AWS Elemental Appliances & Software. While KLV has long been supported in AWS Elemental products and services, we’ve recently added new ways to carry KLV information in video workflows. If you are not already familiar with KLV, […]