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affiliates. All rights reserved. Paramount Global chooses AWS as its preferred broadcast cloud provider CHALLENGE Paramount Global had disparate, siloed platforms for each of its networks used by teams around the globe to create, manage, and distribute media. It was looking to build a common set of cloud- based platforms to cost- effectively acquire, curate, and distribute content to local markets. SOLUTION • AWS Media Services to stream news, sports, and other live events • Amazon Rekognition to automate workflows like tagging video frames with metadata • Amazon SageMaker to enable in- game prediction • AWS infrastructure to spin up new channels faster and provide personalized content for viewing on any device BENEFITS • Migration of its entire content library and all broadcast operations, including 425 channels from 40 global data centers and production facilities • Enablement of greater efficiencies and cost savings in order to deliver more content and new viewing experiences on any device across its TV broadcasting and streaming operations AWS’s deep portfolio of services will help us unleash the power of content in new and interesting ways that benefit our advertisers, licensing partners, and streaming services. —Phil Wiser, EVP & CTO, Paramount Global Company: Paramount Global Industry: Media & Entertainment Country: United States Website: paramount.com About Paramount Global Paramount Global is a leading global media and entertainment company that creates premium content and experiences for audiences worldwide. In addition to offering innovative streaming services and digital video products, Paramount Global provides powerful capabilities in production, distribution, and advertising solutions for partners on five continents.
affiliates. All rights reserved. NHL goes all in on UHD with AWS CHALLENGE Getting high quality UHD video from hundreds of cameras across dozens of disparate arenas via traditional hardware is neither practical, nor cost-efficient. The NHL wanted to use footage in a range of applications. SOLUTION • AWS Elemental Link UHD devices installed across 32 NHL arenas • With AWS Elemental MediaConnect and video management software, simplified the transmission of signals to a range of streaming platforms and devices • Use AWS Elemental MediaLive to produce HD and UHD HLS outputs BENEFITS • Send multiple live UHD camera angles shot from the ice into the cloud, to streamline high-quality, deliver live content to media partners, and accelerate the creation of VOD programming • Fixed UHD infrastructure provides consistent video quality across productions • Ability to innovate with more data- driven fan experiences Now we can distribute live UHD video in a less geographically restricted way, and build tools that benefit coaches, teams and referees. AWS and the cloud have given us a confidence and scalability that hardware just can’t provide, and we’re just getting started. —Grant Nodine, SVP of Technology, NHL Company: NHL Industry: Sports Country: United States Website: nhl.com About the NHL The National Hockey League (NHL), founded in 1917, consists of 31 Member Clubs and proudly welcomed its 32nd franchise, the Seattle Kraken, for the 2021-22 season. Every year, the NHL entertains more than 670 million fans in-arena and through its partners on national television and radio. The NHL reaches fans worldwide with games available online in every country including via its live and on-demand streaming service NHL.TV.
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rights reserved. Amazon Confidential and Trademark. Why UHD is important to Stan • Increasing amounts of live UHD content • Importance of delivering quality experiences to customers • UHD-sourced content delivers a better quality signal for HD viewers as well
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