Amagi Appoints Richard Perkett Chief Product Officer

Amagi, a global provider of cloud-based SaaS technology for broadcast and connected TV (CTV), today named Richard Perkett its chief product officer. He brings more than 25 years of experience […]

Amagi Integrates Intertrust ExpressPlay DRM For Delivering Premium Content To FAST Service Platforms

Amagi, a global provider of cloud-based SaaS technology for broadcast and connected TV, and Intertrust the leading digital rights management (DRM) provider, today announced a joint solution that integrates Amagi’s CLOUDPORT platform […]

NAB Show: Amagi Collaborating With Argoid AI To Drive AI-Powered TV Program Scheduling Automation

Amagi, a global provider of cloud-based SaaS technology for broadcast and connected TV, is now collaborating with Argoid AI, a specialist in AI-powered business solutions, to integrate AI-powered scheduling automation into […]

Amagi Introduces Next-Gen Channel Origination Via CloudPort, Enhances Monetization With ThunderStorm SSAI

Amagi, a global provider of  cloud-based SaaS technology for broadcast and connected TV today announced a strong surge in its customer deployments of broadcast and FAST channels on Google Cloud. […]

NAB Show: Amagi To Highlight Cloud-Based Broadcasting Solutions

Amagi, a provider of cloud-based SaaS technology for broadcast and connected TV, announced that at the NAB Show in Las Vegas (April 14-17), it will be showcasing cloud-based solutions designed […]

Amagi ADS PLUS Curated Ad Marketplace Adds FAST Deals

Amagi ADS PLUS, a CTV advertising marketplace from the global SaaS technology provider of connected TV and free ad-supported streaming TV services, has launched a new feature called FAST Deals, a […]

TAG Video Systems Technology Adopted By Amagi For Enhanced Quality Of Service

TAG Video Systems, a global provider of software-based IP monitoring and visualization solutions, has formed a partnership with Amagi, an international provider of cloud-based SaaS technology for broadcast and connected […]

COMMENTARY

How FAST Workflow Convergence Is Redefining OTA Distribution In The NextGen TV Era

Jon Nevitt: The proving grounds for the recent evolution of cloud-based broadcast operations has been free ad-supported streaming TV (FAST), a linear TV streaming format that shares many advantages with internet-connected, NextGen TV broadcasting. This convergence of FAST and OTA workflows is an exciting development that gives broadcasters an excellent opportunity to experiment with delivering diverse content over the airwaves.

Amagi And Nevion Partner To Simplify Premium Pop-Up Channel Creation

Amagi, a global provider of cloud-based SaaS technology for broadcast and connected TV (CTV), has partnered with Nevion, a provider of virtualized media production solutions, to enable broadcasters to be […]

Amagi To Acquire Tellyo’s Business

Amagi, a global provider of cloud-based SaaS technology for broadcast and connected TV, said today it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire the business of Tellyo, a real-time live […]

Amagi And AD Digital Partner To Launch TV Aparecida’s New FAST Channel On Samsung Brasil

Amagi, a global provider of cloud-based SaaS technology for broadcast and connected TV (CTV), announced that TV Aparecida, a religious TV channel in Brazil, has launched its first free ad-supported […]

Amagi And Cineverse Partner To Offer End-To-End FAST Solutions For Video Service Providers

Cineverse Corp., a global streaming technology and entertainment company with one of the world’s largest portfolios of streaming channels and content libraries and, www.amagi.com – a global provider of cloud-based […]

TV2025

Cloud Migration Needs Enterprise-Wide Effort

Moving on-prem operations requires involvement from all parts of the company, not just engineering and IT, said tech leaders at TVNewsCheck’s TV2025 conference last week.

NAB Show New York: Amagi to Showcase Pioneering Cloud Solutions

Amagi, a global provider of cloud-based SaaS technology for broadcast and connected TV (CTV), will be at NAB Show New York (Oct. 24-26, Javits Center), where the company will demonstrate […]

Amagi & TAG Video Systems Align To Elevate FAST Channel Monitoring Capabilities

Amagi, a global provider of cloud-based SaaS technology for broadcast and connected TV, today announced a strategic alliance with TAG Video Systems, a provider of software-based, IP-native monitoring solutions. “This […]

IBC: Amagi Sets Strategic Partnership With Tellyo To Integrate Advanced Video Toolset For Sports And News Broadcasters

In a move to bolster its digital video capabilities, Amagi, a global provider of cloud-based SaaS solutions for broadcast and connected TV, has set a strategic partnership with Tellyo, known for […]

IBC: Amagi Launching Cloud-Based Amagi Dynamic

Amagi, a global provider of cloud-based SaaS technology for broadcast and connected TV (CTV), is introducing Amagi Dynamic at IBC, what it calls “a ground-breaking platform that empowers rights owners […]

IBC: Imagine Communications, Amagi Launch Direct Sales Tools For FAST

Amagi, provider of cloud-based SaaS technology for broadcast and connected TV, announced in a press release its partnership with Imagine Communications to unveil an innovative FAST monetization solution for direct […]

Virgin Media Unveils New FAST Channels Powered By Amagi And 24i

Amagi, a global provider of cloud-based SaaS technology for broadcast and connected TV, in collaboration with 24i, a video streaming user experience expert, today announced that U.K. telecoms, media and […]

TVN TECH

Hubbing Persists Despite Cloud Pressure

Most engineers feel the cloud isn’t quite ready to handle the dynamic nature and complex timing requirements of local stations, which frequently go live, and concerns linger over centralizing their content in cloud storage in case of connectivity failures or other emergencies. Pictured: Encompass provides multichannel playout services from its operations centers in Atlanta, London and Singapore.

Amagi Sets Deal With NHL As League’s FAST Channel Tech Provider

Amagi, a global provider of cloud-based SaaS technology for broadcast and connected TV, today announced that the National Hockey League has selected the company to create and distribute its first […]

NAB SHOW 2023

Fuller Halls, Strategic Partnerships Mark Resurgent NAB Show In Las Vegas

Noticeably heavier crowds filled a conference swinging back from the pandemic, while strategic partnerships between vendors signaled a new tack for the industry.

Amagi Unveils CONNECT: A Global Online FAST Marketplace For Platforms & Content Partners

Amagi, a global provider of cloud-based SaaS technology for broadcast and connected TV, has launched its end-to-end FAST marketplace, Amagi CONNECT, to facilitate the discovery, connection and monetization of digital […]

Amagi Helps Estrella Bolster & Expand Spanish-Language FAST Channels

Amagi, a global provider of cloud-based SaaS technology for broadcast and connected TV, today expanded its partnership with leading Spanish-language media company Estrella Media to streamline its ingest segmentation, creation, […]

TVN’S PROGRAMMING EVERYWHERE

Broadcasters, Leagues And Teams Eye Hybrid Models While Rethinking Regional Sports

RSNs carried by pay TV services are struggling in the face of cord-cutting and are looking for new ways to reach fans old and new. Pictured (l-r): Adam Wiener, Dan Marshall, Ed Desser, Kerry Bubolz, Lee H. Berke and Brian Lawlor. (Alyssa Wesley photo)

NAB Show: Amagi Demonstrates Enterprise-Ready Cloud Transformation Solutions

Amagi, a global provider of cloud-based SaaS technology for broadcast and connected TV, announced that it will be celebrating 10 years of pioneering and shaping cloud adoption in the broadcast […]

Amagi And Sinclair To Launch Fully Integrated, Cloud-Based OTA Station Playout Origination

Amagi, a global provider of cloud-based SaaS technology for broadcast and connected TV, said that Sinclair Broadcast Group will deploy Amagi’s solutions to migrate from the on-premise playout of its […]

NAB Show: 24i & Amagi Set Technical Partnership

24i, a video streaming user experience expert, has formed a technical partnership with Amagi, a global provider of cloud-based SaaS technology for broadcast and connected TV. The partnership will see […]

NAB Show: 24i And Amagi Establish Technical Partnership

TVN TECH

For Master Control, Broadcasters Lean On Hardware And Hubs

TV stations are still putting most of their dollars into on-prem hardware for master control functions, with their cloud investments aimed at OTT and disaster recovery. Pictured: Imagine recently partnered with Vizrt to integrate its cloud playout software with Vizrt’s live production tools.

Talking TV: The FAST Track To Streaming’s Future

TVNewsCheck‘s Michael Depp talks with Marco Di Giacomo, CMO of Amagi, about why he believes all broadcasters need to be on FAST channels post haste, the growing revenue opportunities there and where artificial intelligence will play a role in improving their UX and popularity.

TVN’S NEWSTECHFORUM 2022

Automation And Cloud Drive Studio Workflows

Technology executives from Disney, CBS Television Stations, Fox’s WTTG Washington and Amagi said they’re turning to private and public clouds to find new efficiencies in production workflows at TVNewsCheck’s NewsTECHForum on Tuesday, a transition one sees as “scaling” in. Pictured (l-r): CBS Television Stations’ Jeff Birch, WTTG Washington’s Jim Beahn, Disney’s Fabian Westerwelle and Amagi’s Stephen Bach (Alyssa Wesley photo). Read a full report here and/or watch the video above.

Amagi Raises $100M+ to Propel Growth As Next-Generation Media Tech Platform

Amagi, a media technology provider, today announced over $100 million in investment, inclusive of $80 million in primary capital, from global growth equity firm General Atlantic. The investment brings Amagi’s […]

Vevo Partners With Amagi To Support Its Global CTV Expansion

Vevo, a leading music video network, today announced enhancements to its global connected TV (CTV) programming and advertising infrastructure by partnering with Amagi, a global provider of cloud-based SaaS technology […]

Amagi Intros Cloud Playout Solution On Google Cloud Marketplace

Amagi, a global provider of cloud-based SaaS technology for broadcast and connected TV, has announced the general availability of its broadcast-grade cloud playout product, Amagi Cloudport, on Google Cloud Marketplace. […]

TVN TECH

At IBC, Returning To A New Normal

In Amsterdam this week, there was plenty of talk about broadcasters’ ongoing transition to IP and the cloud, along with the supply chain issues and labor shortages hampering it, but most people were too grateful to see old friends, colleagues and clients to complain.

IBC: Amagi To Showcase Cloud Streaming, Monetization Innovations

Amagi, a global provider of cloud-based SaaS technology for broadcast and connected TV, will showcase its range of cloud streaming and monetization innovations, as well as highlighting strong growth powered […]

Amagi Sets New Partnership With VIDAA

Amagi, a global provider of cloud-based SaaS technology for broadcast and connected TV, today announced a Connected TV (CTV) content distribution agreement with VIDAA, the provider of a smart TV […]

TVN’S STREAMING NEWS 2022

For News Streamers, Content And Workflow Challenges Are The Next Frontier

Executives from E.W. Scripps, Fox Television Stations, NBCUniversal Local and Cox Media Group told a TVNewsCheck webinar last week that hiring challenges are frustrating their efforts to swiftly build out robust streaming channels, but forays into automation and hub-and-spoke models are easing some of the pressure.

TVN TECH

Broadcasters Weigh New Playout Options

TV stations and groups are increasingly turning to the cloud for playout solutions, and vendors are meeting them there with SaaS options. Above: Imagine’s Aviator control interface. The cloud-based system is designed to support both linear and OTT playout.