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BBC Studios enhances productivity through cloud technology integration

BBC Studios collaborates with 7fivefive and AWS for expanding virtual architecture, encompassing post-production and content-based processes. Emma Ellis, the creative services technology manager at BBC Studios' Global Technology, gives insights on this partnership.

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BBC Studios leverages cloud technology to enhance operational efficiency
BBC Studios leverages cloud technology to enhance operational efficiency

BBC Studios enhances productivity through cloud technology integration

BBC Studios, a leading broadcasting company, has partnered with 7fivefive and Amazon Web Services (AWS) to revolutionize its media workflows. This strategic move is set to benefit from AWS's extensive research and development in the media sector, understanding the unique requirements of creative workflows. The partnership is expected to last until 2028 [1].

Efficiency Gains through Cloud Automation

One of the key benefits BBC Studios has experienced from transitioning to cloud-based workflows is increased efficiency. Cloud automation removes operational bottlenecks, enabling dynamic scaling and "right-sizing" of compute resources to meet creative needs. This reduces time-consuming manual processes and improves productivity in post-production workflows [1]. Centralising content access and management also supports streamlined delivery.

Global Collaboration Enhanced

The remote edit workflow, leveraging cloud resources tailored to editing types, has significantly enhanced global collaboration. Plans are underway to expand cross-regional workflows using a ‘follow-the-sun’ approach, allowing creative teams around the world to work seamlessly on shared assets and projects in real time [1]. This overcomes traditional geographical and timezone barriers.

Agility Assured

BBC Studios has ensured agility by building a cloud-native framework that aligns with strategic business goals and MovieLabs 2030 Vision. This platform allows BBC Studios to adapt rapidly to changing industry demands and scale virtual postproduction. The initiative establishes a foundation for ongoing innovation and resilience in a broadcast and media production environment increasingly dependent on flexible, cloud-based workflows [1].

Industry insights further highlight that unified cloud workspaces reduce redundant file copies, cut turnaround times, simplify remote workflows, and enable predictable operational costs, further contributing to the agility and collaboration that BBC Studios benefits from [2].

Strategic Objectives

The strategic objective is to bring creative services and applications directly to the content. Content for long-term retention is archived in Amazon S3 with a tiering policy for cost optimization. The cloud solution enables global collaboration and ensures agility for BBC Studios [1].

BBC Studios has modernized post-production processes by reimagining workflows within a cloud-native framework. Dynamic scaling and adaptation of compute resources in the cloud is a significant benefit for BBC Studios. A core focus in the transition to the cloud is the remote edit workflow, allowing dynamic allocation of cloud resources [1].

7fivefive, embedded in the AWS ecosystem, provides an important foundation for future development. The shift to cloud automation aims to remove operational bottlenecks and increase productivity. 7fivefive's consultative expertise and insight have been key in designing and implementing solutions that allow for dynamic scaling based on business needs, maximizing utilization, and enhancing creativity [1].

The remote edit environment is integrated with BBC Single Sign-On as a mandatory requirement for all BBC Studios staff members and freelancers. The system designed for the remote edit environment ensures a high level of security and operates centralized logging for audits and reviews [1]. BBC Studios has implemented identity-based access for its remote edit environment, incorporating user provisioning and gated rights.

Automated file transfer workflows have been implemented to streamline collaboration and accelerate delivery timelines. Cross-regional access to the remote edit environment has greatly enhanced collaboration across geographically located creative teams [1]. BBC Studios plans to increase its cloud presence further by implementing a cross-regional 'follow-the-sun' approach for future collaboration [1].

BBC Studios prioritizes aligning creative technology capabilities with business goals, following the MovieLabs 2030 Vision [1]. This strategic partnership with 7fivefive and AWS is set to continue, ensuring BBC Studios stays at the forefront of media technology, focused on content creation without being hindered by legacy operational constraints while ensuring security and cost efficiency.

[1] BBC Studios. (n.d.). BBC Studios and AWS Partner to Transform Media Workflows

[2] BBC Studios. (n.d.). BBC Studios and AWS Transform Media Workflows for Enhanced Efficiency, Collaboration, and Agility

Data-and-cloud-computing technology has been instrumental in improving efficiency and productivity for BBC Studios, as they experienced significant time savings through automated cloud workflows and dynamic scaling of compute resources [1]. This strategic transition, in collaboration with 7fivefive and Amazon Web Services (AWS), has aimed to provide a competitive edge by aligning creative technology capabilities with business goals [1].

Furthermore, the partnership has enabled enhanced collaboration across geographically dispersed creative teams through remote edit workflows that leverage cloud resources [1]. This integration of technology has acknowledged the unique requirements of creative workflows and promises to continue fueling innovation in the broadcast and media production landscape [1].

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