MONROE, La., Sept. 11, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- The rise of
over-the-top (OTT) video services has created a new demand for
traditional broadcast television channel delivery to cloud-based
media services and workflows. CenturyLink, Inc.'s (NYSE: CTL) Vyvx
suite of fiber-based broadcast services now provides secure,
high-performance connectivity into Amazon Web Services (AWS),
including AWS Elemental Media Services, via AWS Direct Connect.
Called Vyvx Cloud Connect, the new network service provides
broadcasters as well as studios and stadium venues across
the United States an easy path for
getting live and linear video into and out of the cloud.
Read: Over-The-Top Video Delivery, a CenturyLink Video Cloud
Solution
http://www.centurylink.com/asset/business/enterprise/brochure/en-vyvx-br-ovrtopvdeodlvry-br180024.pdf
"While cloud-based workflows make live OTT-video delivery
significantly more scalable and agile, the delivery of that content
from TV broadcast centers into the cloud to prepare it for
Internet-based delivery is still dependent on broadcast
distribution networks," said Jim
Davis, contributing analyst at Structure Research. "With
this service, the CenturyLink Vyvx network can directly route
broadcast TV content to AWS and give customers peace of mind
knowing their streams are managed, monitored and protected."
With Vyvx Cloud Connect, programmers can deliver full-time
channels as well as occasional-use content directly to AWS for easy
and reliable broadcast-quality workflows on the cloud. This service
routes, protects and monitors customers' broadcast streams,
providing multi-region, diverse connectivity paths to AWS.
"Programmers need a managed, monitored solution that is
redundant, reliable and scalable," said Bill Wohnoutka, CenturyLink vice president of
global internet and content delivery services. "CenturyLink's Vyvx
Cloud Connect enables our broadcast customers to leverage the
benefits of cloud-based workflows to streamline, simplify and
monetize their content."
Once connected to AWS, customers can easily and securely
contribute video content to AWS Elemental Media Services, including
AWS Elemental MediaLive, AWS Elemental MediaPackage and AWS
Elemental MediaStore, which are available natively through AWS.
Customers also are able to deploy and route traffic to other AWS
services available on AWS Marketplace, paying only for what they
use as their operations and needs scale.
Key Facts
- Vyvx customers now have direct access via AWS Direct Connect to
AWS Elemental Media Services.
- This service routes, protects and monitors customers' broadcast
streams.
- Along with AWS Elemental Media Services, customers can access
the full breadth of third-party media services available in the AWS
Marketplace.
- Vyvx Cloud Connect offers full multi-region, diverse
connectivity paths into AWS.
- This is a fully managed Vyvx service to the demarcation point
into AWS.
- Vyvx customers can also use this service for their own virtual
private cloud (VPC) environments.
Additional Resources
- Learn more about Vyvx:
www.centurylink.com/vyvx
- View: High-Performance Delivery, a Proven Global Solution
(Infographic)
http://www.centurylink.com/asset/business/enterprise/infographic/en_infg_cdn_overview_C17437699.pdf
- Read: Quick, Easy and Flexible Multi-Point Distribution of TV
Channels
http://www.centurylink.com/asset/business/enterprise/data-sheet/en-vyvx-br-linear-channel-distribution-br180026.pdf
About CenturyLink
CenturyLink (NYSE: CTL) is the
second largest U.S. communications provider to global enterprise
customers. With customers in more than 60 countries and an intense
focus on the customer experience, CenturyLink strives to be the
world's best networking company by solving customers' increased
demand for reliable and secure connections. The company also serves
as its customers' trusted partner, helping them manage increased
network and IT complexity and providing managed network and cyber
security solutions that help protect their business.
Media Contact:
Francie
Dudrey
720-888-5434
francie.dudrey@centurylink.com
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