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Amazon Studios Rolls with a McLaren Racing Docuseries Exclusively for Prime Video
Amazon Prime Video has announced that they plan to work on developing a docuseries featuring the McLaren racing team as they compete in the 2017 FIA Formula 1 World Championship. Amazon and Business Wire reported: "The series will take Amazon Prime members inside what it takes to compete at the highest level of Formula 1 racing. It will combine unparalleled access with exciting and dramatic storytelling that will appeal to racing fans and non-racing fans alike." - Conrad Riggs, Head of Unscripted, Amazon Originals The footage below is from the McLaren crew. It showcases their calculated movements in harmony with
Amazon Connect offers Customer Support for Businesses with Cloud Computing
Amazon Web Services have announced today a new customer service known as Amazon Connect. The platform will allow businesses to provide call centers for their customers to interact with one-on-one. Customers engage with products and services on a wide range of different platforms. Amazon Web Services is using their cloud computing technology to enhance the user experience for customers that prefer to speak with customer service representatives over the phone. Amazon and Business Wire reported: "Amazon Connect is a radical shift in the contact center space - there is no complex hardware configuration and management - Amazon Connect makes
Microsoft, Oracle and Google Compete with Amazon Web Services for Cloud Computing Services
Four of the largest tech companies, Google, Microsoft, Oracle, and Amazon continue to expand their cloud computing services and products. The competition is so intense, Google has a calculator on their cloud service website to compare prices with Amazon Web Services. It is smart business, as well as giving AWS an indirect plug. I suggest a company develop a website, like Orbitz for cloud computing, that displays the different companies, services, products, and prices in an organizable fashion. The website RightScale, is currently doing something similar to this idea. RightScale has a breakdown of their top four companies including: AWS,
Amazon Prime Video Inks a Deal with A24, and Brings Moonlight to the Streaming Service
Amazon Prime Video announced today that the company would be bringing A24 films to the streaming service. The A24 film lineup includes: Moonlight is now available to stream, (starting on May 21) Swiss Army Man, The Lobster, and Green Room are now available. Additional titles are due out later this year. "We are thrilled to be the exclusive subscription streaming service to offer customers Academy Award winner Moonlight." - Jason Ropell, VP, Worldwide Head of Motion Pictures for Amazon Studios In addition to the Oscar award-winning film Moonlight, A24 and Amazon currently have the Oscar winning film Amy now available to stream. Watch over
Develop Vocal Recognition Components with Alexa Skills Kit by Amazon Web Services
Amazon Web Services announced today space, training and opportunities that will be available for developers working with Alexa Skills. In the past, when developers used the AWS Free Trail platform to host and develop Alexa Skills, they would be charged for overage use. Now, AWS developers with a published Alexa skill can apply to receive a $100 AWS promotional credit. They will also have an option to receive an additional $100 per month in AWS promotional credits if they incur AWS usage charges for their component. This will help developers to build and host most of the Alexa skills. The company and Business Wire shared
Pilot Season Returns to Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Prime Video has recently released the titles for the 2017 Pilot Season. In 2016, the company released a group of entertaining programs for audiences to review and support. Amazon Studios returns this year with a collection of dramas and comedies to browse over. "Pilots continue to be the best way to take risks, find voices and evolve the art form of television. We're excited about these new worlds, characters and filmmakers. We're looking forward to another Amazon Pilot Season and more great customer feedback." - Joe Lewis, Head of Comedy, Drama & VR, Amazon Studios Pilots in the 2017
Solar Power Installations Planned for Rooftops at Amazon Fulfillment Facilities
Amazon announced plans for new solar power installation development during 2017. This initiative is set to utilize solar power with 15 panels collecting energy onto of the companies current fulfillment centers. Amazon and Business Wire noted: "We are putting our scale and inventive culture to work on sustainability--this is good for the environment, our business and our customers. By diversifying our energy portfolio, we can keep business costs low and pass along further savings to customers. It's a win-win." - Dave Clark, Senior Vice President of Worldwide Operations Additionally, they noted that the Patterson, California fulfillment center solar power coverage will
YouTube TV Joins the Cable-Cutting Movement Away From Traditional TV
The cord-cutting race to filling demand with a new generation is heating up with YouTube TV recently announcing that they would be launching a television streaming service. This step by Alphabet/Google is a more aggressive move to capture additional revenue for the company. Currently several tech companies are providing streaming television, but each one has its strengths and weaknesses. Currently, users can input their email and zip code to be notified when the service for YouTube TV will be arriving to their area. Sling TV is one of the more established television streaming services with two years of experience.
A Night at the Oscars with Highlights featuring Jimmy Kimmel, Justin Timberlake and La La Land
The buzz surrounding the 2017 Oscars is at a fever pitch, and La La Land once again stole the show by taking home over several awards from The Dolby Theatre on Sunday, February 26. The biggest buzz of the evening took place when La La Land was misinformed of their win for best picture, and the film Moonlight stepped up big to take home the biggest prize of the evening. La La Land awards for the evening included: best director, best actress in a leading role, best original music score, cinematography, best actress, and best production design. Jimmy Kimmel and Justin Timberlake both conducted
Live Nation Entertainment Goes to Amazon Web Services for Cloud Infrastructure & Data Management
Amazon Web Services and Live Nation Entertainment announced today that the online ticket and entertainment company will be using AWS for cloud computing starting in 2017. AWS and BusinessWire reported: "We have been working closely with the AWS team, and we are impressed with the superior security, performance, and reliability of their products. We look forward to the positive impact that going all-in on the AWS Cloud will have on our IT infrastructure across our key business divisions." - DAVID HUCKABAY, CIO, LIVE NATION Amazon have noted that the Ticketmaster websites will be migrated to a series of AWS servers including: AWS
Amazon Prime Video has announced that they plan to work on
Amazon Web Services have announced today a new customer service known
Four of the largest tech companies, Google, Microsoft, Oracle, and Amazon continue
Amazon Prime Video announced today that the company would be bringing
Amazon Web Services announced today space, training and opportunities that will
Amazon Prime Video has recently released the titles for the 2017
Amazon announced plans for new solar power installation development during 2017.
The cord-cutting race to filling demand with a new generation is
The buzz surrounding the 2017 Oscars is at a fever pitch, and La
Amazon Web Services and Live Nation Entertainment announced today that the