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San Francisco Opera makes beautiful music with Elk LIVE, AWS edge computing, and 5G

Demonstration shows the power of AWS edge computing for a distributed performance Music is built on a framework of time. To maintain the beat, tempo, swing, groove, and storyline, musicians depend on reliable and consistent timing. Opera is one of the most precise artforms in the music world and relies on ultra-low latencies for real-time […]

Rivet Logic integrates virtual fundraising solution with Amazon IVS for low-latency live streaming

As a digital transformation company, consulting, design, and systems integration firm Rivet Logic builds custom digital experiences, and the solutions to manage and optimize them. Drawing from deep technical expertise in open source and cloud-based technologies, the company develops proprietary platforms tailored for their customers in the non-profit sector, enterprise, and virtual events. To ensure […]

Seven West Media amplifies audience engagement with Channel Assembly in AWS Elemental MediaTailor

As the global content marketplace grows increasingly crowded, the race to deliver standout live and video-on-demand (VOD) viewing experiences is on. Ahead of the pack, Seven West Media has fostered a climate of innovation that has ultimately resulted in the delivery of more engaging, premium video content for audiences across its media properties. Making content […]

PGA TOUR tees up with AWS to reimagine the fan experience

With every major event, professional sports leagues continue to transform the fan experience using a range of technological advancements, from artificial intelligence (AI) to machine learning (ML) and analytics. Looking to boost fan engagement and streamline its video production and delivery workflow, the PGA TOUR (TOUR) recently enlisted Amazon Web Services (AWS) as its official […]

NHL goes all in on UHD with help from AWS

Fans can now get a clearer, real-time view of what’s happening on the ice through the NHL’s new UHD-enhanced video production pipeline. NHL’s recent technology infrastructure update, which includes the addition of several AWS Elemental Link UHD cloud contribution encoders across 32 NHL arenas, provides innovative viewer experiences. The NHL’s new Link UHDs make it […]

Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM) goes all-in on the cloud in pioneering move for dynamic scalability

What do Hollywood blockbusters and one of the world’s most prestigious global architecture, interior design, urban planning, and engineering firms share in common? Turns out, quite a bit, and not just because it designed the Walt Disney Company’s Manhattan headquarters. From One World Trade Center in New York to Dubai’s Burj Khalifa, the portfolio of […]

Building a reusable testing pipeline for AWS Amplify plugins

Authored by Nathan Agez, a software engineer at TrackIt with master’s degrees in computer science from EPITECH France. Nathan has deep knowledge of the AWS Amplify ecosystem and also has extensive experience in building Serverless infrastructure for a variety of projects. He is passionate about open source, automation, travel, and loves playing his guitar when he’s […]

Case Study: Discovery cuts playout cost by 61% and accelerates growth and innovation on AWS

Discovery, a global media company that delivers more than 8,000 hours of original programming in nearly 50 languages to 220 countries and territories each year, needed to innovate its playout system infrastructure. The cost and time required to upkeep the company’s on-premises software made it difficult to grow and innovate. Discovery reduced its on-premises server […]

AWS Media2Cloud helps Formula 1 migrate to the cloud and manage its growing asset library

Since its inception in 1950, Formula 1 (F1) has grown into a globally recognized brand with a massive library of images, audio, and video captured at Grand Prix racing events around the world. The abundance of media assets F1 captured over time are a challenge to store, manage, and use. Researchers, editors, and producers spent […]

Seerslab creates a global 4K streaming platform using AWS Media Services

Seerslab, a leading augmented reality (AR) company using mobile AR and Vision AI source technologies, wanted to build a global online concert platform with 4K-quality accessible to fans anywhere in the world. It was essential to automate and connect all the parts of the platform – from login to streaming. Using AWS Elemental MediaLive, which […]