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PGA TOUR Brings TOURCast to Japan with AWS Cloud Infrastructure
In an effort to capture and disseminate better statistical data and bring fans closer to the game, the PGA TOUR debuted TOURCast in Japan at the 2024 ZOZO Championship. This is a result of its new innovative version of their scoring system, ShotLink powered by CDW. This marks the first time the PGA TOUR has […]
Sportradar delivers cloud-native OTT on AWS
This blog was co-written by Ing. Philipp Neuhofer MSc., Senior Domain Architect at Sportradar. Operating within the fast-growing over-the-top (OTT) services industry, Sportradar Group AG, a leading global sports technology company, has to keep pace with the industry’s high demands. Since Sportradar’s OTT service launched in 2016, there has seen rapid growth in demand for […]
IMAX streams next-level live event experiences with AWS
Pioneering live streaming tech from IMAX and AWS brings immersive sports events to giant screens globally without buffering, offering unparalleled viewing quality under 20mbps bitrate.
How the PGA TOUR uses machine learning and generative AI from AWS to enhance Media Asset Management
This blog was co-written by Byron Chapman, Director Media Asset Management & Media Workflows, PGA TOUR and Andres Carjuzaa, Co-Founder & CTO, Around. The PGA TOUR is the world’s premier membership organization for touring professional golfers. It co-sanctions tournaments on the PGA TOUR along with several other developmental, senior, and international tournament series. Housing, managing, […]
PGA TOUR automates play-by-play commentary with Amazon Bedrock
PGA TOUR harnesses generative AI for real-time, contextualized play-by-play commentary, enhancing fan engagement across multiple channels and languages.
How Synamedia delivers an optimized on-demand viewing experience with Cloud DVR on AWS
This post was co-authored by Meir Lehrer, Senior Director Video Network Product Management, Synamedia. As the TV viewership experience has become more personalized and ubiquitous, service providers must make sure their subscribers’ favorite shows are available to watch anytime and anywhere. A modern Cloud-based Digital Video Recording (cDVR) solution becomes a critical feature for Multichannel […]
Maestro brings monetization and interactivity to streaming with Amazon IVS
Video is a powerful tool for businesses and brands, but delivering a high-quality, engaging stream to viewers requires complex technology on the backend. Maestro, a white-label solution for creating powerful direct-to-consumer video experiences, provides tools for customers to create live and on-demand video businesses by simplifying the setup, management, and monetization of interactive live streams. […]
Managing the history of the NFL
With such an abundance of National Football League (NFL) programming available to modern fans, it’s easy to forget that coverage was once limited to game day broadcasts. Since launching in 2003, NFL Media has evolved into a sports entertainment powerhouse, publishing content through its own and partner channels, and a direct-to-consumer app. In addition to […]
Charting the journey to IP video distribution
IP video distribution is transforming the content journey, and paving the way to a more cost-efficient, sustainable future for the broadcast industry. While largely invisible to the consumer, the transition to IP has required a convergence of great technological minds. Diving deeper into the topic, Amazon Web Services (AWS) Principal GTM Specialist Rory McVicar caught […]
Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment gains an edge with an assist from AWS
This blog is co-authored by William Reyes, Data Engineer, MLSE, Sport Performance Lab. How MLSE developed a cloud-based rapid prototyping solution to reduce time-to-insight In the dynamic world of professional sports, analytics and data-driven decision-making offer competitive advantage to sports teams and leagues. New avenues for competitive advantage have emerged as the varieties of performance […]