The ongoing debate between CapEx and OpEx isn’t new within the Media and Entertainment Industry. The recent surge in streaming platforms and cloud-based workflows pushed many organizations toward flexible, pay-as-you-go OpEx models. Yet, as the industry evolves, companies are increasingly concerned about EBITDA, investor scrutiny, and market pressures. In today’s environment of high interest rates and limited growth, monthly OpEx charges weigh heavily on EBITDA, driving renewed interest in CapEx strategies that provide capitalization and depreciation benefits.
Cloudian – The Economics of Cloud and Object Storage
In this discussion, we will cover the economics of cloud storage in both OPEX and CAPEX examples as well as look at the true cost-of-ownership for legacy data storage options like LTO tape libraries.
TAG V.S – The Business of IP
During these difficult times it’s become critical for broadcasters to reduce operating costs while improving quality of experience. Transitioning toward IP brings significant changes and opportunities - not just in technology but on the operational and business side. This session tackles the business end of IP migration, identifies the challenges and real-life solutions, discusses the best business practices during the transition, the mystique of IP architecture and how it relates to Cloud and OTT solutions.
Mo-Sys Engineering Ltd – Virtual Production Comes of Age
This presentation will talk through the pros and cons of virtual production, LED walls coming of age, how CAPEX and OPEX have been redefined (fixed assets in a single location producing one event or programme versus remote, diverse multi-platform/location production) and what it really takes to own, run and resource a true virtual production/studio, whilst providing the ultimate experience.
In Conversation with Qligent and Encompass Digital Media
As we enter a newly accelerated phase of technological innovation, the Brave New Digital World, the media industry is meeting the challenge with solutions to ensure business resiliency, being competitive, and aligning their revenue and costs. Media industry operators continue to take advantage of new business opportunities, such as distributing high-value events that may be one time or 24/7 across various regions. Those challenges can be met quickly with partner collaboration, better management of services, more visibility of operations, and people working anywhere.