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When Microsoft announced the retirement of Azure Media Services (AMS) on June 30th, 2024, we at Bitmovin and MediaKind have worked hard, each in our own ways, to propose a new Azure home for AMS customers. We both understood the challenges raised by the migration and came up with solutions to make this seamless. To this end, either Bitmovin Streams or MediaKind MK.IO interface directly with the storage and content that was previously encoded, eliminating the need for transcoding or data transfer. By pointing to their Azure storage with either solution, customers can continue streaming hassle-free. But here's the real game-changer – Bitmovin Streams and MediaKind MK.IO aren't just replacements for AMS. Each cloud service is built on top of Azure with different features and roadmaps that extend far beyond AMS, promising technological advancements for our respective customers. Bitmovin and Mediakind share the same vision of empowering content owners to craft stellar streaming experiences. That’s why we are both recommended by Microsoft and why we’re partnering on designing solutions for the most advanced streaming workflows. Despite recent speculations, we both believe that collaboration is key to success in the industry. Ready to dive deeper? Join us at NAB Show on the Bitmovin booth (W3013), MediaKind booth (W2201), or Microsoft booth (W2657) for exclusive insights. #AMS

When Microsoft announced the retirement of Azure Media Services (AMS) on June 30th, 2024, we at MediaKind and Bitmovin have worked hard, each in our own ways, to propose a new Azure home for AMS customers. We both understood the challenges raised by the migration and came up with solutions to make this seamless. To this end, either MediaKind MK.IO or Bitmovin Streams interface directly with the storage and content that was previously encoded, eliminating the need for transcoding or data transfer. By pointing to their Azure storage with either solution, customers can continue streaming hassle-free. But here's the real game-changer – MediaKind MK.IO and Bitmovin Streams aren't just replacements for AMS. Each cloud service is built on top of Azure with different features and roadmaps that extend far beyond AMS, promising technological advancements for our respective customers. MediaKind and Bitmovin share the same vision of empowering content owners to craft stellar streaming experiences. That’s why we are both recommended by Microsoft and why we’re partnering on designing solutions for the most advanced streaming workflows. Despite recent speculations, we both believe that collaboration is key to success in the industry. Ready to dive deeper? Join us at NAB Show on the Bitmovin booth (W3013), MediaKind booth (W2201), or Microsoft booth (W2657) for exclusive insights. Oh, and thanks Bitmovin for awarding MediaKind Partner of the Year, we're looking forward to more collaboration during the rest of 2024 and beyond! 🙌 https://lnkd.in/eBUYXUVZ Boris Felts Igor Oreper Allen Broome Stefan Lederer #nab2024

✏️ New Blog Alert ! ✏️ Discover how our SaaS is revolutionizing the video industry in our latest article featuring insights from David Arbuckle, MediaKind’s VP of Engineering, SaaS & Cloud Platforms. Learn about seamless Azure Media Services transitions and exciting future innovations. ✨ Read now to see how we’re setting the stage for the next era of video! 👀 🔗 https://hubs.li/Q02FmMCz0 #StreamingMedia #SaaS #Media #Technology

Ready to amp up your Azure experience? The Microsoft Azure Peering Service is designed to enhance the performance of many Azure services, but it shines brightest for latency-sensitive applications like real-time communications and streaming. Imagine providing your users with a flawless experience—no more lag, just smooth, reliable connections! This service is perfect for businesses that rely on quick, seamless interactions. Whether you’re streaming live events or keeping your team connected, the Microsoft Azure Peering Service is the way to go. Let’s unlock new levels of performance together! To learn more, visit us at https://lnkd.in/dzSUzT8z #microsoftazure #peeringservice #seamlessconnections #latencyoptimised #azureperformance #cloudsolutions #realtimecommunication #streamingsuccess #reliableconnections #decixindia

🚀 How I Helped Achieve Significant Cloud Cost Reduction for a Leading OTT Platform? 🚀 Managing cloud costs for an OTT platform is tricky. It’s about finding the right balance between scaling, performance, and giving users the best experience. Recently, I helped a leading OTT platform cut their cloud expenses by 40-50% without sacrificing quality or performance. Here’s what we focused on: ⚙️Infrastructure Optimization – Identified and addressed over-provisioned and underutilized resources, aligning usage to precise operational requirements. ⚙️Efficient Scaling and Cost Savings – Implemented auto-scaling for dynamic workloads and utilized reserved instances to drive cost efficiency. ⚙️Enhanced Monitoring and Insights – Deployed intuitive dashboards for real-time cost visibility and actionable optimization insights. ⚙️Storage Cost Right-Sizing – Archived infrequently accessed data and optimized inter-region transfers to minimize storage expenses. ⚙️ Advanced Bitrate Streaming - Implemented a system that adjusts video quality based on user internet speed, saving bandwidth without affecting streaming quality. These changes led to massive cost savings while maintaining a smooth streaming experience for viewers. Cloud cost optimization isn’t just about saving money, it’s about smarter, sustainable solutions that enable growth. If you’re looking to slash your cloud costs while improving performance, let’s connect! 🌟 #CloudOptimization #CostReduction #OTT #AWS #CloudServices #DevOps #BusinessGrowth

🚀 Exciting News! StreamNative Cloud is now live on Azure Marketplace! This milestone brings the power of real-time messaging and event streaming to Azure users, making it easier than ever to build scalable, secure, and high-performance data solutions. 🌟 Why it matters: ✅ Seamless integration with Azure services ✅ Simplified billing & procurement ✅ Trusted security for your data ✅ On-demand scalability for your streaming needs Get started today and harness the potential of real-time data! 🔗 https://hubs.ly/Q02-Zgzz0 #AzureMarketplace #RealTimeData #StreamNativeCloud #DataStreaming

Have you ever wondered how few Media /B2C products work with amazing speeds? Netflix is one among the many products that offers near perfect experience for end users without glitches even after explosive user and content additions.   Cloud computing has seen this recent trend of moving heavy workloads to Edge. I will put my money on the following cloud business cases 1.      AI based EDGE solutions that reduce latency and bandwidth cost. 2.      Tools and accelerators that could identify and auto lift/shift heavy expensive cloud workloads back to EDGE. 3.      Consulting towards set up of private cloud as data breaches becomes more sensitive 4.      Strategic Guidance towards setup of more local data centers near user community. As the case with Netflix which is one among the many successful products which adapted to this change. #CloudComputing #Trends2025 #AnandRajagopalan

🚀 Video Cloud Kit just got an update! Version 1.9 features advanced analytics for Bitmovin Player users, improved live channel management, and more control over your VOD assets. What does it mean for our users? ➡ You now filter analtytics data by type (live, VOD, recordings, or all), with detailed breakdowns by user browser or device, streaming format, player, codec type, and location. ➡ You now also have the ability to manually toggle live channels on and off without the need for API ➡ All uploaded assets can now be found in the Upload section, and transcoded files in the VOD library section, allowing users to upload, track progress, and send videos for transcoding - all in one location. 🔗 Read more about the changes here: https://lnkd.in/drf_pYgg 🔗 Or learn about Cloud Video Kit on our website: https://videokit.cloud/

Tuesday Tip: Simplify live channel deployment with M2A 🚀 Broadcasters today face growing demand for rapid channel deployment. But managing the complexity of cloud orchestration, automation, and scaling multiple live channels can be overwhelming. M2A removes the complexity of AWS with our easy to use console that allows Pop-Up Channels to deliver live or archive content in minutes, seamlessly. Orchestrating AWS Media Services at scale has never been easier. Say goodbye to hefty on-premise investments and say Hello to a cost-effective, agile approach. Download the full solution brief to learn how we support hundreds of channels without compromising performance or reliability: https://hubs.li/Q02_3-HG0 #ProductTuesday #LiveBroadcasting #CloudSolutions #FASTChannels #MediaTech

This post summarizes a webinar on D2C trends and challenges. It includes Urban Edge Networks story, D2C overview, and Q&A highlights. #aws #awscloud #cloud #awsmarketplace #customersolutions #industries #intermediate200 #learninglevels #mediaentertainment #webinars