AWS for M&E Blog

This blog was co-authored by Jun Ye, Graphics and Automation Technology Manager of Nine Network. When Nine Network (Nine) faced the dilemma of aging edit suites and mounting hardware costs in their Brisbane studios, they didn’t just see a problem—they saw an opportunity. The traditional approach would have been straightforward: replace hardware (server, processor, memory, […]

This blog is co-authored by Mark Osborn, Principal Software Engineer at CoStar Group. Seeking greater control over their video transcoding capabilities while reducing costs and enhancing quality for their customers, CoStar Group embarked on a transformative solution. Let’s dive into how CoStar brought their video transcoding and distribution backends in house using Amazon Web Services […]

As a top choice for video on demand (VOD) transcoding, Amazon Web Services (AWS) Elemental MediaConvert (MediaConvert) now offers volume-based discounts that automatically apply as your usage increases. The more minutes of media you process with MediaConvert, the less you pay for every minute of video output. Let’s explore how the new pricing model works and […]

Today’s streaming platforms handle both high-value media, like premium sports, and confidential information, such as enterprise video communications. This evolution requires that the underlying infrastructure be protected with enterprise-grade security. Streaming is now essential infrastructure for businesses far beyond traditional media. It powers critical operations across industries, including secure financial announcements, HIPAA-compliant telemedicine, global manufacturing […]

Your streaming content is taking off, viewership is soaring and ad revenue is increasing. However, the costs of monitoring all those streaming sessions, and remaining operational, are also increasing. Sound familiar? Streaming services face this challenge every day as they scale their server-side ad insertion (SSAI) streaming operations. We are excited to share how Amazon […]

This post is co-authored by Lewis James, Senior Data Scientist at Reach plc and Dan Taffler, Group Director of Data and Analytics at Reach plc. News occurs at breakneck speeds. Publishers need to constantly evaluate and innovate business processes to accelerate the process of publishing—from initiation to publication. Changing this became one publisher’s mission—creating their […]

Sports broadcasters face an ongoing challenge: how to deliver compelling stories while managing vast amounts of real-time and historical data during live events. For mountain bike racing commentators, this means processing information about hundreds of athletes, multiple race configurations, and constantly changing conditions—all while keeping viewers engaged in real-time. We’re excited to share how Warner […]

Football is about passion and broadcasters use storytelling to transmit their football passion to the fans. Every moment, or insight, of a match could turn into an iconic story. Being able to extract meaningful insights from football’s ever-growing data landscape continues to intensify. Capturing event data for significant moments in the game (such as shots, […]

Many media organizations face challenges in managing and discovering content across their digital libraries. Relying on manual searches of file names, or folder structures, can result in duplicated work and underutilized assets—impacting productivity and content monetization opportunities for re-using and creating content. The emergence of AI-powered semantic search introduces complexity and cost considerations for media […]

In the ever-competitive market of news publishing, editorial efficiency has become key to gaining an advantage. Generative AI has emerged as a powerful tool, allowing editors and writers to offload repetitive tasks so they can concentrate on keeping readers better informed. However, adoption of this technology in newsrooms has been cautious, as publishers rightfully prioritize […]