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Category: Direct-to-Consumer & Streaming

Automatically stop AWS Elemental MediaLive channels when no input is detected

­Introduction Media organizations and companies around the world use AWS Elemental MediaLive to deliver fast, reliable, and easy-to-use high-quality live video streams without the need to manage infrastructure. MediaLive streamlines live video operations by automating the configuration and management of ingest and encoding components for processing and delivery of live streams. As of today, there […]

How the Bundesliga brings fans closer to the match using AWS

Bundesliga, Germany’s premier national football league, uses artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), analytics, compute, database, and storage services from Amazon Web Services (AWS) to deliver real-time statistics that improve insights into game strategy and outcomes, and recommend personalized content for fans and partners across  several channels. Alexander Altenhofen, Bundesliga’s Director of Product & Technology, […]

Immersive viewing of the NASA Artemis 1 launch with Futuralis, Felix & Paul Studios, and AWS

This blog was co-authored by P. Andrew Keenan and Donavan Prieur, Felix & Paul Studios, Nadeem Shaik,  Futuralis, and Hamdy Eed, AWS. Live streaming in multiple formats to multiple device types can be challenging and time consuming when building a global content delivery system. In this post, we look at how to reduce complexity and […]

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 […]

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 […]

Project Mercury, powered by Wacom, and NICE DCV Extension SDK is available for preview

At the NAB Show in Las Vegas, Wacom and Amazon Web Services (AWS) announced the integration of Project Mercury with NICE DCV. This integration allows users to have a like-local experience with their Wacom digital pen devices while working remotely. With Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud (Amazon EC2), you can right-size compute to meet the requirements of your […]

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 […]

FanDuel enriches OTT video content using the Nomad Platform and AWS

Sportsbook and online gaming company FanDuel Group (FanDuel) saw a growing need to provide rich metadata, flexible viewing options, and low-latency video delivery for its live streaming and on-demand content across multiple devices. The company turned to Amazon Web Services (AWS) to unlock the power of artificial intelligence (AI) and cloud services. FanDuel used Nomad, […]

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SmileShark helps K-pop fans keep singing with live streaming on Amazon IVS

SmileShark, a Korean cloud consulting firm operating as a Managed Service Provider (MSP), specializes in the refinement of clients’ cloud strategies and technologies through the implementation of Amazon Web Services (AWS) products and services. SmileShark has completed more than 500 successful projects to date, including cloud migrations, architecture consulting, managed services, and cloud modernization, for […]