What Is Happening?
Proliferation of
Direct-to-Consumer Services
- Video streaming wars are leading to changes in content rights
- Creation demands are on the rise as companies try to expand content libraries
- Building content libraries may lead to mergers and acquisitions
Preparations Underway for
Next Tech Wave
- Operational expenditures have recently
outpaced revenue - Companies are investing in infrastructure to capitalize on 5G, mobile augmented and virtual reality (AR and VR), and artificial intelligence (AI)
Media Environments Undergo
Digital Transformation
- Consumer desire for a more immersive content experience leads to new video formats
- Adoption of IP technology increases in support of those formats
- Production professionals are seeking new, more efficient ways of working via technology
Infrastructure Challenges
Security
- Critical equipment and networks need to be isolated to improve physical security
- Reducing human-caused downtime is necessary to ensure availability
Resource Utilization
- Production equipment needs to be accessible in every master control room and editing suite
- Improvements in employee productivity are essential for meeting growing content demands
Accessibility
- Multiple users need to collaborate on projects in real time
- Remote access to high-resolution video is needed
- Redundant equipment must be accessible in case of mid-show/production equipment failure
Cost Management
- Purchasing and maintaining IT equipment for each employee as staff expands drives up capital and operational expenditures
- Having to wait for available and up-to-date production equipment or applications can lead to costly project delays
Customer Success
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