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Ho-Ho-Holiday Greetings from Merapar! 🎁🎅 It’s that time of year when we all get in the festive spirit! Some of us have put together this short video to say a big THANK YOU for an amazing year and to wish everyone Happy Holidays. From wild brainstorms to tight deadlines (and lots of coffee in between ☕), we couldn’t have done it without all of you: our incredible team, partners, and clients. So, grab a cozy drink, hit play, and let the holiday cheer begin. Here’s to an even brighter 2025! 🎉 Thank you the the stars in the video: Alex Terpstra, Alex Borland, Simon McGrath, Maud Mutsaars - Tuerlings, Pieter Van Der Zeeuw, Gary Marshall, Klaus Seiler and Bart van Raalte! #HappyHolidays #ThankYou #HolidaySpirit #Teamwork

🎥 We’re excited to launch our brand-new “#MeetOurPeople” series, where we shine a light on the incredible individuals who make Merapar what it is. Because in our company, it’s the people who make the difference. First up: Bart van Raalte, one of our technology principals 🚀 💡 Why learning something new is both his hobby and his job. 🤝 How teamwork can multiply impact (but only if it’s done right). 🌍 How embracing innovation keeps Merapar ahead in the tech world. Catch the trailer below and get to know the passion and drive that powers Merapar. 👉 Watch the full video on our website! (link in comments) 🎬 Stay tuned: Kelvin Omonfomah (PSM / PAL) and Gary Marshall are next in the spotlight! #MeetOurPeople #Innovation #Teamwork #LearningCulture

Platform migrations can be challenging, but with the right approach, they become a transformative opportunity to maximize your technology's potential. In our latest blog, we share 6 practical tips to ensure your migration is seamless and successful. From setting clear objectives to building internal alignment, these insights are drawn from years of experience in delivering complex platform migrations. Thanks to Chris Birkinshaw and Alex Borland for your insights! 👉 Read the blog in below: 6 Tips for Platform Migration Done Right Have questions or want to discuss your migration project? Drop a comment or send us a message – we’d love to hear from you! 🤝 #PlatformMigration #MediaAndEntertainment #CloudEngineering #Merapar

Our COO, Gary Marshall, will be sharing his insights today at The Big Wrap Up from The Bristol Media and Entertainment Mixer , hosted by 5V Video | Certified B Corp™ and Faultline. At 3:00 PM, Gary will join the Skills Panel: How to Engage the Next Generation of Talent, alongside experts Joshua SEELEY from 5V Video, Guy Franklin from BBC, and Carys Hughes from Sky. Together, they’ll explore the future of talent in the media and entertainment industry. Topics include: ✔️ Addressing critical skills gaps in the industry ✔️ The impact of AI and digital platforms on talent development ✔️ Supporting diversity in the talent pool ✔️ How companies can stand out in a competitive hiring market 📚 Want to learn more about our approach to talent? Check out our blog on The Merapar Sauce, where we share how we create an environment for talent to thrive. Best of luck, Gary! 💪 We’re excited to hear the insights and inspiration you’ll bring to the stage. #MediaAndEntertainment #TalentDevelopment #FutureOfWork #Merapar

🎥 Working @ Merapar: Episode 1. They say the heart of every company is its people, and at Merapar, we couldn’t agree more. But what makes us truly unique? Is it our cutting-edge tech? Our open culture? Or... is it the goat jokes during refinements? In our latest video, some of our colleagues share what working at Merapar is really like. From air-conditioning-related interview antics to why we might just be the Die Hard of companies, this episode is packed with humor, warmth, and a lot of heart. 👀 Watch the video and let us know: What would Merapar be if it were a movie? (We’re still debating between Die Hard and a sheep-led sci-fi epic.) 🚀🐑 Thank you to Aidan Van Latestein Farah Krecinic Klevis Xhakollari Alex Terpstra Dennis Bell Heidi Hasevoets! #MeraparLife #TechWithHeart #Teamwork

This month, we’ve welcomed three new colleagues to our team: ✅ Wouter van der Heijden 🇳🇱: As a Software Developer, Wouter is eager to grow his skills in media cloud technology and software architecture. ✅ Rogelio Iturra 🇨🇱 : As a QA Engineer, Rogelio is inspired by the supportive and collaborative culture at Merapar. ✅ Gerardo Morales Ayala 🇨🇱: Also joining as a QA Engineer, Gerardo is excited to balance professional growth with personal well-being in our dynamic environment. We’re proud to have Wouter, Rogelio, and Gerardo join us, bringing their enthusiasm and expertise to the team. Welcome aboard! #TeamMerapar #SoftwareEngineering #Welcome

🚀 New edition of our newsletter: Merapar News! Our media and tech landscape is evolving faster than ever, and staying ahead means embracing change. In our latest newsletter, we share insights and success stories to help you navigate some of today’s challenges and tomorrow’s opportunities. Here’s what’s inside: 👉 Modern vs. legacy tech: why it’s time to move beyond Jenkins for CI/CD success 👉 Cost-effective content recommendations: striking the balance between engagement and budget 👉 From fragmented to robust: how a leading provider transformed their infrastructure with Kubernetes 👉 Automated media supply chains: Avoiding last-minute panic with smarter workflows Ready to explore actionable insights and solutions? Don’t miss out – subscribe and read it now! #Innovation #MediaTech #NewsletterLaunch #DigitalTransformation

The hidden cost of fragmented media supply chains ... In today’s broadcasting world, delays and disruptions can make or break prime-time success. Ahead of tomorrow’s DPP Leaders’ Briefing 2024, our colleagues Simon McGrath, Alex Borland, Siraj Marzban, Gary Marshall, and Ed King are ready to discuss how intelligent, automated, connected workflows are key in our industry. To set the stage, Simon shares a real-life story of a fragmented supply chain that turned a sunny weekend in Dubai into a race against the clock to save a major broadcast. The key takeaway? Automation isn’t just about efficiency, it’s about ensuring your content gets delivered reliably, on time, every time. 👉 Heading to the DPP Leaders’ Briefing? Meet our team to explore how smarter supply chains can prevent crises and unlock new possibilities. Let Simon’s story be your starting point! #DPPLeadersBriefing #MediaSupplyChain #BroadcastAutomation #ContentDelivery #CloudWorkflows #ContentOnTime #DataDrivenBroadcasting

From fragmented infrastructure to a robust Kubernetes solution ... We recently helped one of Europe’s top telecom providers tackle a major challenge: their infrastructure was fragmented, with different teams using a mix of tools and setups. This fragmented approach led to inefficiencies, limited high availability, and increased complexity in management. Our solution? We maximized their existing on-premises resources. By setting up a robust Kubernetes environment using underutilized infrastructure, we delivered: ✅ Scalability: Easy adaptation to growth ✅ Resilience: High availability and balanced workloads ✅ Cost Efficiency: Making the most of existing investments ✅ Flexibility: Efficiently supporting legacy and modern applications While we're big fans of cloud-native solutions, we believe in a balanced, requirement-first approach. It's not just about choosing between cloud or on-prem; it's about crafting the best solution to meet your needs. Sometimes, the right answer lies in the best of both worlds. Big thanks to Robin Valk for helping writing this case! #Kubernetes #Telecom #InfrastructureOptimization #Merapar

Exciting day ahead tomorrow at the Amazon Web Services (AWS) for Industries Symposium in Brussels! We’re proud to have one of our top architects, Tom de Brouwer, taking the stage along side Sven Van Vlem from DPG Media België, presenting the case "Building a Disaster Recovery Newsroom in the Cloud." No spoilers here, but let’s put it this way: if circumstances threaten your ability to publish real-time media updates, can you still ensure your content reaches the audience when it matters most? Our message goes beyond tech specs: The process is more important than the tech itself. Engage IT requirements and domain expertise early in the design phase, involve stakeholders through approvals, build great stuff, validate, and maintain. It’s all about architecture, commitment, and communication ... . Looking forward to seeing some of you there. Our colleague Maurice Bosch will be on the event floor! #AWSforIndustries #CloudSolutions #MediaInnovation #DisasterRecovery