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AWS re:Invent 2023 - CBS Sports Digital: Innovation in the cloud with the Golazo Network (MAE202)

Summary

AWS aims to transform the media and entertainment (M&E) industry with purpose-built capabilities and partner solutions.
AWS offers services for content production, media supply chain, broadcast, direct-to-consumer streaming, data science, analytics, and monetization.
AWS has a Solutions Library for one-click launch of vetted solutions and a large partner network.
Broadcasters focus on cost optimization, scalability, agility, sustainability, skills transformation, and software development velocity.
CBS Sports Digital has leveraged AWS for live cloud production, streaming a vast array of sports content.
CBS Sports Digital's Golazo Network is an innovative, cloud-based network focused on soccer, offering over 450 live matches in its first year.
The Golazo Network's infrastructure is entirely on AWS, with global contribution and operations, and a distributed workforce.
CBS Sports Digital has seen significant viewership growth and is planning more digital linear networks and workflow optimizations.

The media and entertainment industry is increasingly adopting cloud-based solutions for production and distribution, driven by the need for cost efficiency, scalability, and agility.
CBS Sports Digital's use of AWS services for the Golazo Network demonstrates the potential for cloud infrastructure to support high-demand live sports broadcasting.
The Golazo Network's cloud-based model allows for a global workforce and operations, reducing the need for physical infrastructure and enabling quick scaling and redundancy.
The success of the Golazo Network could serve as a model for future digital linear networks and highlights the importance of innovation in the broadcast industry.
AWS's commitment to sustainability and renewable energy is aligned with the growing trend of environmental consciousness in the industry.
The partnership between AWS and CBS Sports Digital showcases the synergy between cloud service providers and media companies in creating cutting-edge broadcasting solutions.