WDR Selects Insys VT and ORS Group for Seamless EURO 2024 Streaming
Insys Video Technologies and Austrian Broadcasting Services, ORS Group, have successfully supported the German public broadcasting institution (WDR) during the UEFA EURO 2024 championships by providing content delivery network (CDN) services and technical support. WDR is acting on behalf of ARD, the joint organization of the public broadcasters in Germany, of which WDR is a member.
Insys VT and ORS Group secured a two-year tender to provide CDN services for an ARD Multi-CDN-Platform and real-time technical support for WDR. WDR aimed to enhance ARD’s existing CDN solution as part of the ongoing efforts to improve broadcasting capabilities. This enhancement was crucial not only for general operations, but became especially significant during the UEFA EURO 2024, where WDR anticipated a substantial increase in the number of viewers.
Services provided by Insys VT and ORS Group were part of the ARD Multi-CDN-Platform during the EURO 2024, supporting two ARD channels: Das Erste, a linear, Germany-wide TV program, and the digital platform Sportschau.de. This project involved a deep analysis of WDR’s requirements to tailor the solution to the broadcasters’ specific needs, extensive optimization to ensure peak performance, and continuous technical support to guarantee reliable broadcasting operations. The implementation was carried out in close cooperation with Amazon Web Services (AWS), using Amazon CloudFront CDN.
“Working on the UEFA EURO 2024 was a prime example of how cloud-based infrastructure can rise to the occasion. Thanks to the scalability of Amazon CloudFront CDN-Services, we were able to manage viewership peaks during key matches while ensuring a smooth viewing experience. This project really highlighted how cloud technology can provide reliable and scalable performance even during the most demanding events," said Krzysztof Bartkowski, CEO of Insys Video Technologies.
Following the successful partnership during the UEFA EURO 2024, Insys Video Technologies and ORS Group announced that they will continue to support ARD Multi-CDN-Platform for the Olympics 2024. The continued collaboration aims to deliver seamless broadcasting experiences for another major international sporting event. This continues their involvement from last year, when Insys Video Technologies and ORS Group were chosen to deliver encoder and support services for a four-year period to several German public-broadcasting institutions, including WDR.
Insys Video Technologies recently achieved the AWS Media & Entertainment Competency status, highlighting their expertise in advanced media solutions. Their AWS Service Delivery designation for Amazon CloudFront distinguishes them as an AWS Partner Network (APN) member with specialized technical proficiency and proven customer success in delivering Amazon CloudFront.