Mediagenix, a specialist in smart content solutions, has joined the Amazon Web Services (AWS) Independent Software Vendor (ISV) Accelerate Programme (ISV). This acceptance follows the successful completion of the AWS Foundational Technical Review (FTR) across Mediagenix platforms that underpin the company’s Content Strategy and Budgeting, Content Value Management for title and rights metadata, and Content […]
Down detector sites were overwhelmed this morning [October 20th] as a problem with AWS meant many heavily used apps including Snapchat, Zoom, Duolingo and Peleton did not work. In addition hundreds of companies had problems with sites, including banks and the UK tax collector HMRC. By mid-morning Amazon Web Services said “We are seeing significant […]
Arch Platform Technologies (www.archpt.io), a specialist in automated, scalable cloud infrastructure for workflows, has announced a Strategic Collaboration Agreement (SCA) with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to accelerate the global availability of streamlined, cloud-native workstation environments. Modern creative, design, engineering, and scientific businesses need infrastructure that can adapt quickly. However, configuring, deploying, and managing a globally […]
Nagravision, a Kudelski Group company, has announced that OpenTV ENTera, a fully integrated, AI-powered digital services platform designed to deliver premium streaming experiences and multi-service propositions, is now available for purchase via AWS Marketplace. Built for video service providers looking to deliver richer entertainment offerings and drive viewer engagement and revenue, OpenTV ENTera combines lightning-fast […]
FOR-A America, the media technology company, has named Ernie Leon as Senior Vice President, Head of Sales and Strategic Growth. Leon will report directly to Satoshi Kanemura, President and COO, FOR-A America. In his new role, Leon will oversee sales strategy, business development, and market expansion. With previous senior leadership roles at Sony and Amazon […]
Zayo Europe has announced the appointment of Davin Rice as Chief Business Development and Strategy Officer, effective immediately. Rice brings over a decade of experience building and scaling fibre infrastructure globally. Most recently, Rice led the Global Backbone Network Development team at Amazon Web Services (AWS). His work included driving its global fibre investment strategy, […]
Chyron has announced that Chyron LIVE, its cloud native live production solution, has successfully completed the Amazon Web Services (AWS) Foundational Technical Review (FTR). The review process is thorough, requiring an initial self-assessment against a list of stringent requirements, followed by expert review and additional requests for clarification and information. The AWS FTR helps developers […]
Avid has announced an extended agreement with Amazon MGM Studios to integrate Avid’s creative tools, Media Composer and Avid NEXIS, on Amazon Web Services (AWS). The new integration enables the studio’s customers to deploy Avid’s editing and storage solutions via the cloud to fit their specific production needs. The collaboration is part of Amazon MGM […]
The Global Media and Entertainment Talent Manifesto has announced the launch of On Air, a global student-led broadcast taking place on 16 October 2025. Spanning 26 hours and produced by teams from Auckland to Los Angeles, On Air will be the world’s largest student broadcast, delivering a continuous stream of original and pre-recorded content managed […]
MetaBroadcast, the metadata management provider for content aggregators and audience measurement firms, has partnered with IMDb, the popular source for information on movies, TV shows and celebrities, to launch a new service that empowers media and entertainment companies with deep insights into the completeness, accuracy, and consistency of the metadata to enrich their media catalogues. […]