Public Media Group of Southern California Case Study

This case study focuses on the Public Media Group of Southern California (PMGSC), which encompasses PBS SoCal, KCET, and Link TV. The organization aims to inform, educate, and inspire through diverse media content. The case study outlines PMGSC's transition from on-premise media storage to a cloud-based solution using AWS, specifically Amazon S3 and Amazon S3 Glacier, integrated with Sony Ci for media management. The need for a cost-effective and flexible storage solution led to the collaboration with TrackIt, which provided expertise in AWS and media workflows. The implementation involved a workflow that utilizes AWS Lambda to manage media assets efficiently. The case study also discusses future enhancements, including the potential use of AWS AI and ML services to improve metadata extraction and search capabilities. Overall, the partnership with TrackIt is highlighted as a successful example of leveraging cloud technology in the media and entertainment sector.