Modernizing Outdated Technology Infrastructures in the Media Industry

In the fast-paced world of media, publishers often face the pressure to remain current and competitive. A common obstacle in this journey is outdated technology infrastructure. Many publishers, having developed technical systems in-house during times of economic prosperity, now grapple with the challenge of a monolithic system. These technological monoliths are hard to maintain, difficult to expand, and cannot simply remedy performance issues through hardware upgrades.

The rigidity of such systems makes them prone to critical disruptions, especially during unexpected traffic surges caused by significant news events. There's an urgent need to rethink these legacy systems to ensure the stability and reliability of services, while simultaneously meeting the growing demands of the digital age. Embracing cloud migration specifically provides agility, scalability, and cost-effectiveness - transforming challenges into opportunities.

Our Modernization Process for Technology Infrastructures in the Media Industry

Our systematic approach ensures a seamless migration, tailored to the unique needs of each media entity.

1. Kick-Off Session:

• Objective: Understand and define the scope, gain insight into the current status, and identify pain points at the management level.
• Duration: Approx. 2 hours
• Key Stakeholders: Sponsor/Buyer - primarily CDO, CIO, CTO

2. Interview - IT Infrastructure:

• Objective: Gain insight into the current architecture and identify both obvious and latent pain points.
• Duration: Approx. 2-3 hours
• Key Stakeholders: Head of IT Infrastructure or Architect

3. Interview - Software Development:

• Objective: Gain insight into the current software architecture and identify both obvious and latent pain points.
• Duration: Approx. 2-3 hours
• Key Stakeholders: Head of Software Development or Architect

4. Interviews - Product Management:

• Objective: Understand the obvious and latent pain points and limitations from the perspective of product stakeholders.
• Duration: Approx. 1 hour per interview
• Key Stakeholders: 1-3 Product Managers (Business Owners)

5. Final Presentation:

• Objective: Present the findings and recommend next steps.
• Duration: Approx. 2 hours

Each interview session consists of three phases: Preparation, Interview, and Summary.

Target Audience for Technology Infrastructure Modernization in the Media Industry

We've tailored our services to meet the needs of a wide range of media entities:

Who Stands to Benefit from Our Service?

• Traditional Publishing Houses
• News and Media Agencies
• Niche Magazines and Publishers
• Local and Regional Newspapers
• Broadcasting Stations (Radio and TV)
• Online Media Portals
• Media Technology Divisions of Large Corporations
• Educational Institutions with a Media Focus
• Libraries and Archives
• Media Startups

Which Decision-Makers Should Reach Out to Us?

If you're in one of the following roles and looking to future-proof your media enterprise, we're here to assist:

• Senior Management Leaders: CDO, CIO, CTO
• Those in charge of IT Infrastructure
• Leading Individuals in Software Development
• Product Managers in Media Enterprises

Ready for a seamless transition to the cloud? Contact us to get started.