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We’re incredibly proud of our colleague Dennis Bell for his successful presentation the 3th edition of @.Net Assemble, organised by mstack and alfa1! 🙌 Dennis's insights on how a major international entertainment company transformed its DevOps practices really resonated with the audience. By transitioning to a Kubernetes-based platform, the company empowered development teams, increased deployment frequency, and unlocked significant cost savings. 💡 If you'd like to read the full case study, you can find the link in the comments below! 📚 #DevOps #Kubernetes #Innovation #TechTransformation #ProudMoment

In a new blog, our colleague Ladan S shares her experience working within Merapar’s Agile Centre of Excellence (ACE) team. Over the past year, our ACE team helped develop the Merapar Agile Foundations Course and the Merapar Meeting Facilitation Course. These programs have transformed how our teams collaborate, making agile practices more accessible and productive. Ladan’s blog highlights the journey of creating interactive, hands-on learning experiences and the impact of continuous improvement based on participant feedback. Check it out to learn more about how we’re fostering collaboration and driving real change! #Agile #LearningAndDevelopment #TeamCollaboration #Merapar #Innovation #Training #ACE

Dan DAlessandro & Michael Buckley are representing us at SCTE #techExpo24® in Atlanta! If you’re there, make sure to connect with them to find out how we deliver mission-critical software solutions for media companies and telcos in the US. Why meet up with us? With years of experience and deep expertise, we understand the market’s unique challenges, including: increasing consumer engagement, simplifying content discovery and overcoming dependency on legacy systems. Our solutions are designed to deliver tangible, measurable outcomes such as: ✅ Significant cost reductions ✅ Lowering churn rates ✅ Enhancing operational efficiency ✅ Elevating your Net Promoter Score (NPS) Let’s discuss how we can empower your company to stay ahead of the curve. #SCTE #TelcoSolutions #MediaTech #Innovation #OperationalExcellence #CloudEngineering #Agility #Efficiency

It’s been just over a week since IBC - International Broadcasting Convention wrapped up, and what an amazing experience it was for us! 🙌 We met hundreds of industry professionals, while Klaus Seiler, Aidan Van Latestein, and Andrew Davey delivered countless demos on our unified media data platform and semantic search. We also gathered invaluable insights from the media landscape. Our booth was buzzing with activity—some even referred to it as having a "village square effect" due to how lively and busy it was! It’s clear that our focus on managing cost, time, and risk alongside our specialized services is resonating in the industry. And to top it off, we hosted a fantastic networking party right in the heart of Amsterdam with around 200 participants! 🎉 It was the perfect way to unwind and connect with so many fellow industry friends. Check out this short clip from Jasper Bus on Day 1 of IBC to relive the energy and excitement of the event. 🎥 Thank you to everyone who stopped by, and we look forward to continuing the conversations we started! #IBC2024 #media #tech #innovation #networking

We’re currently showcasing our Unified Media Platform (UMP) IBC - International Broadcasting Convention, and the response has been phenomenal! Clients are confirming that UMP fills a gap in the market—a powerful solution to get more visibility into their data and extract maximum value. With UMP, media companies can enrich their content to boost sales and uncover new revenue streams while simultaneously optimizing operations to reduce churn and increase customer satisfaction. By breaking down data silos and providing a unified mediadata layer, UMP transforms your data into a strategic asset, enhancing content discovery, streamlining workflows and driving innovation. Our CTO, Klaus Seiler, often emphasizes that ‘Data only becomes a true asset when it is accessible and discoverable.’ And there’s more! Our demos on AI knowledge and semantic search tuning are also gaining traction. Don’t miss out—come by today or tomorrow to see our demos. #IBC2024 #UnifiedMediaPlatform #DataStrategy #ContentEnrichment #MediaTech #AI #Innovation #CustomerSatisfaction #ReduceChurn

We are excited to kick off IBC 2024 and invite you to visit us at Booth 5A37! Allow us to give you one last pitch on why you should come to see us! First and foremost: our people. We understand that our business revolves around people. So, come listen to our experts, but more importantly, we’re here to listen to you. As software engineers with deep expertise in broadcasting, streaming, and media, we help our customers solve complex challenges with modern software engineering. We accelerate project delivery using cloud-native technologies, agile delivery models, pragmatic cloud-native or hybrid architectures, and proven software development kits. This expertise is recognized by the Amazon Web Services (AWS) M&E Competency, an achievement that sets us apart as one of the few in the world to hold this distinction. We innovate through our AI Labs and collaborations with partners to reduce costs and risks while shortening time to market. This year, we’d love to discuss: 📊 Unified Media Data Platform: This is truly a game-changer in the market. We can help you turn data complexity into opportunities. 🔍 Semantic Search: Stop frustrating your users and elevate your content discovery to the next level. 💻 Software Engineering Excellence: Let’s talk about how we can accelerate your project delivery. Curious about how we can help you? Stop by for an inspiring conversation! See you at Hall 5, Booth A37! #SoftwareEngineering #Broadcasting #Streaming #Media #Innovation #AI #CloudNative #Agile #MDKs #TradeShow2024 #VisitUs

Discover this insightful interview with Kevin Savina, Amazon Web Services (AWS) Principal Partner Lead, discussing cloud strategy and its transformative role in the Media & Entertainment industry. He explores how cloud-native solutions, hybrid systems, and smart architectural design improves agility, scalability, and cost-efficiency. At Merapar, we share this vision and have partnered with AWS for years. We're proud to be among the select few with the AWS M&E Competency, achieved through quality and expertise, helping our clients lead the market! Curious about cloud/hybrid solutions in M&E or our AWS expertise? 👉 Visit us at IBC, booth 5.A37! #CloudStrategy #AWS #MediaAndEntertainment #DigitalTransformation #CloudMigration #Innovation #APNproud #AWSPartners

Having a robust data strategy is no longer optional—it's essential. Our new whitepaper, "Transforming Data into Competitive Advantage," explores how media companies can harness the power of data to optimize content offerings, enhance customer experiences, and engineer cost out of your business. What's inside the whitepaper? ✅ Key components of a successful data strategy. ✅ Real-world examples of implementing data solutions. ✅ The role of AI in enhancing data-driven decision-making. But that’s not all—we’re excited to showcase one of the many ways our solutions address these data challenges at IBC - International Broadcasting Convention! Meet us there and discover how our Unified Mediadata Platform can transform the way you manage and leverage data. We demonstrate one use case of our platform's capabilities: integrating multiple data sources, such as from MAM or other OSS systems, real-time first & third party data and advanced video analysis. Using tools like #AWSRekognition and #generativeAI, these data sources are seamlessly integrated into the Codemill Accurate Player SDK for enhanced search and data surfacing. This is just one example of how the platform can be customized to solve your specific data challenges. 🗓 Join Us at IBC! Book a meeting and demo with experts Klaus Seiler Aidan Van Latestein Andrew Davey to see the Unified Mediadata Platform in action and learn how it can be tailored to meet your organization's unique needs. Thanks to Simon McGrath Klaus Seiler Matt Eaton Alex Borland for writing this whitepaper. #DataStrategy #MediaInnovation #IBC2024 #AI #DataManagement #Whitepaper #UnifiedMediadataPlatform #MediaIndustry #BusinessGrowth #APNproud #AWSPartners

At Merapar, we use semantic search to make content discovery smarter and more relevant. By understanding the context and intent behind user queries, we go beyond simple keyword searches to deliver more personalized and engaging user experiences. This approach can be extended across various AI and ML applications to create even more impact. Our AI Lab is continuously experimenting with new techniques, and this is one of the outcomes within the field of content recommendations. We'll be showcasing a live demo of this solution at IBC - International Broadcasting Convention! Want to see it in action and discuss how it can benefit your business? Schedule a meeting with us at IBC! 👉 Read our latest blog written by our expert Klaus Seiler for a closer look. #AI #MachineLearning #SemanticSearch #ContentDiscovery #TechInnovation #AIlab #IBC2024

When you partner with us, you're not just hiring top-tier software engineering talent—you’re also getting access to our powerful toolkit of accelerators: the Merapar Development Kits (MDKs). Our MDKs are ready-made code components, developed from our deep experience in the Media & Entertainment industry. They’re designed to reduce costs by providing off-the-shelf solutions, speed up deployment to minimize time-to-market, and lower risks with proven, reliable architectural code. 🔍 Want to see how our MDKs can drive your projects forward and be more cost-effective? Explore the MDKs on our website! If you're attending IBC, don't miss the chance to connect with us in person! 📅 Join us and let’s discuss how we can accelerate your next project. Plus, catch our demo on semantic search, which ties directly to our Content Recommendation Kit. We look forward to seeing you there! #SoftwareEngineering #MediaEntertainment #IBC2024 #ReduceCosts #AccelerateDelivery #MeraparMDK #ProvenSolutions #SemanticSearch #ContentRecommendation