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As we are in the midst of #marchmadness in the US, Continent 8 Technologies is keeping an eye on what this means throughout this high activity period. We had a brief respite after the Super Bowl, but are taking the same Special Sporting Event approach during this session. Read about this years Super Bowl in data for C8, and how our teams prepare. #iGaming #onlinesportsbook #cloud #connectivity #managedsecurity

#march One lesson learned for each month.💡 March's topic: Running after the Olympics 🏃🏻 Every month, we tackle a problem every large enterprise faces or will face, made tangible by a story everyone will be able to relate to. 😁 👈 Last week we dove into building a solid base for your Cloud Platform. 👉 This week we focus on building a large IT project in function of sustaining it properly after the build. Curious? 👀 Check it out here. #45degrees #stories #cloudarchitect #cloud #enterprisearchitect #blog #cloudbusiness #digitalresilience

IGT’s superpower Cloud Native system delivers security to Switzerland’s Loterie Romande and Poland’s Totalizator Sportowy by sourcing proven solutions built upon meaningful Cloud provider investment. 🌐🇨🇭🇵🇱 Flexible, Cloud-based systems are more than the future of iLottery – they are the elements to propel success today. That’s one reason IGT is proud to have recently deployed its high-performing digital iLottery Cloud Native Solution, platform, and related components for Totalizator Sportowy (TS) in Poland and Société de la Loterie de la Suisse Romande (Loterie Romande) in Switzerland, supplying all the benefits to lotteries and their players to these two important European markets. 🚀🎉 #LotteryDaily #Poland #Switzerland #CloudTechnology #UpUpAndAway #TechNews #DigitalTransformation #Innovation #CloudComputing #PolandInTheCloud #SwitzerlandInTheCloud #TechnologyTrends #DigitalFuture #LotteryNews #CloudServices #GlobalTech #LotteryUpdates #DigitalEra #LotteryIndustry #TechInPoland #TechInSwitzerland #CloudInnovation #LotteryTech #LotteryCommunity #LotteryWorld #FutureTech Read More⬇️ https://lnkd.in/eF7HEXaT

Living Life on the Edge One of the great misconceptions about AMPP is that it is a cloud-only system. Technically, it is edge compute, distinguishing between the control plane and the data plane. This means you can choose to do your video processing where it makes the most sense—whether in the cloud, on-prem, or at a remote location. Check out this great article illustrating how DMC leveraged this flexibility to deliver a highly efficient remote production workflow with very limited outbound bandwidth.

Discover how @SparkNZ is blazing the trail in open hybrid cloud at #Open5G2023! Join Nilay Rathod, GM, as he unveils their innovative approach. Experience it on demand.🚀

Here’s the article on what we are showing at NAB. Cloud control rooms powered by 5G. https://lnkd.in/eaAFzWgi

The High-Stakes Challenges of Live Streaming Large Sporting Events Live streaming has revolutionised the way we experience major sporting events, granting unprecedented access to viewers worldwide. What are the complexities of live streaming large-scale sports? What are the unique challenges content providers face? and how can cutting-edge technologies, like Harmonics VoS360, play a crucial role in overcoming these obstacles. The Growing Popularity of Live Streaming The popularity of live streaming for major sporting events, such as the current Women's World Cup, has soared in recent times, attracting millions of global viewers. This trend presents both opportunities and challenges for content providers seeking to deliver flawless live streams. Handling Massive Concurrent Viewership The scale of live streaming large sporting events demands the ability to manage a massive influx of concurrent viewers. As global audiences come together to watch thrilling matches, content delivery networks must be robust enough to ensure a smooth experience for everyone. VoS360's adaptive bit rate streaming seamlessly adjusts video quality to match viewers' internet connections, eliminating buffering and ensuring uninterrupted enjoyment. Ensuring High-Quality Video Delivery Sports enthusiasts expect nothing less than top-tier video quality when watching crucial tournaments like the current Women's World Cup. High-definition video with low latency is imperative to captivate the discerning audience. VoS360 utilises advanced video compression, like HEVC optimising video quality without compromising bandwidth and delivering visually stunning broadcasts. Addressing Network Congestion Network congestion can pose challenges during large sporting events, causing buffering and disruptions for viewers. To tackle this issue, content providers work with internet service providers to allocate sufficient bandwidth and optimize network traffic flow. VoS360 employs intelligent network management tools, dynamically adjusting streaming parameters to adapt to changing network conditions and ensuring a seamless viewing experience even during peak demand. Scalability and Reliability As sporting events like the Women's World Cup experience unpredictable viewership surges, scalability and reliability become paramount for content providers. VoS360's cloud-based capabilities facilitate quick scaling and redundancy, assuring uninterrupted live streaming without any service interruptions. Live streaming large sporting events provides unprecedented access to fans worldwide. However, this endeavour is not without challenges. The advanced capabilities of technologies like VoS360 play a pivotal role in overcoming these obstacles. As the live streaming landscape continues to evolve, innovative solutions like VoS360 will elevate the future of sports broadcasting to new heights. https://lnkd.in/enDGvvqD

Empowering sports management through innovative SaaS solutions. Our client Funngage, a leading integrated digital sports platform, embarked on a journey of digital transformation aimed at helping it diversify into new markets and enhancing agility and security. Funngage successfully achieved SLA management, cost savings, and scalability by partnering with us and leveraging the Google Cloud Platform. Backed by our Managed Services, they can focus on application development, delivering new features and services on their platform instead of spending time on maintenance activities. Read the case study: https://bit.ly/3Yamvop #NTTIndia #DigitalTransformation #DataMigration #CaseStudy

#Casestudy Empowering sports management through innovative SaaS solutions. Our client Funngage, a leading integrated digital sports platform, embarked on a journey of digital transformation aimed at helping it diversify into new markets and enhancing agility and security. Funngage successfully achieved SLA management, cost savings, and scalability by partnering with us and leveraging the Google Cloud Platform. Backed by our Managed Services, they can focus on application development, delivering new features and services on their platform instead of spending time on maintenance activities. Read the case study: https://bit.ly/3Yamvop #NTTIndia #DigitalTransformation #DataMigration

Great blog post on how we use AWS IVS to power our in-play video products! Utilizing our scalable IaC setup in AWS it allows us to add new services/features very easily to continue to be on the forefront of sports betting. #aws #infrastructureascode #awscloud #awsdevops #sportsbetting #sportstech