Amagi, a global leader in cloud-based
technology for broadcast and streaming TV, today announced that A E Networks
UK has transitioned its playout and service delivery for its entire bouquet of
30 channels in Europe to Amagi's cloud platform running on Amazon Web Services
(AWS). The channels consist of 23 from A E Networks UK, based in London and 7
from A E Networks Italia based in Rome. A E Networks UK, a joint venture
between Hearst and Sky, is a leading media network reaching 58 million homes
across 100 countries. A E Networks UK has partnered with over 360 pay TV
operators to broadcast channels throughout regions such as Poland, the Nordics,
Benelux, Central Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. The complete bouquet of A E
Networks UK 30 channels across EMEA will now be delivered and managed by Amagi.
This partnership is an important milestone in
our goal to create an effective, scalable and future-facing operations in the
cloud that is well positioned in our supply chain, said Matt Westrup, Vice
President of Technology & Operations, A E Networks EMEA. It allows us
greater flexibility to manage our evolving EMEA portfolio. With the level of
visibility, agility and control that the cloud offers, we can now manage our
broadcast operations in EMEA remotely and this has been a huge advantage for us
especially during the COVID-19 pandemic .
For A E Networks UK, Amagi deployed CLOUDPORT,
its award-winning cloud platform built on AWS cloud infrastructure to support
end-to-end broadcast workflows and managed playout services. Initially set up
as a business continuity playout option, the operation was transitioned to be
the primary facility in a matter of weeks. Over 50,000 hours of content was
ingested on to the cloud, and playout and delivery of 30 channels were managed
over IP, satellite and fibre infrastructure. The service is equipped with an
SLA-driven 24x7 monitoring using advanced technology tools, and L1, L2 and L3
support personnel. Amagi has 60 strong Network Operations Centre with a full
stack of home-grown monitoring technology platform that allows for effective
end-to-end monitoring and management of the entire broadcast infrastructure.
A E Networks UK has been at the forefront of
delivering exciting and original programming to viewers across EMEA , said
Baskar Subramanian, CEO, Amagi. Our partnership with a renowned brand such as
A E Networks UK is yet another testament to the broadcast-grade reliability and
operational maturity that Amagi's cloud managed services on AWS is delivering
on a global scale. We are excited to bring the unparalleled advantages of cloud
technologies to A E Networks UK, enabling them to innovate and distribute their
unique content to viewers in Europe.
A E Networks UK continues to demonstrate its
vision and leadership among broadcasters, said Mike Callahan, Head of Media
Solutions Marketing, Amazon Web Services, Inc. Its 30 channels include some of
the most watched content throughout Europe. By transitioning its primary
broadcast workflow to Amagi's cloud playout solution, A E Networks has once
again shown that AWS provides the resilience, scale, and flexibility needed for
professional broadcast production and delivery.
Amagi manages 350 channels, with deployments in
more than 40 countries. Amagi clients include NBCUniversal, Warner Media, Vice
TV, Discovery, Fox Networks, IMG, MGM, Tastemade, PeopleTV, ShortsTV, PBS
America, and Tegna.
For more information about Amagi and its
cloud-based broadcast solutions, visit www.amagi.com.
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About Amagi (www.amagi.com)
Amagi is one of the world's largest
cloud-managed broadcast services company. Amagi brings simplicity, advanced
automation, and transparency to the entire broadcast operation, be it for
traditional TV or next-gen multiscreen platforms. Amagi has deployments in over
40 countries, enabling TV networks to launch, operate, and monetize channels
anywhere in the world. Amagi has offices in New York, Los Angeles, and London,
broadcast operations in New Delhi, and an innovation center in Bangalore.
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