Rackspace Technology, an industry leader in end-to-end, hybrid multicloud, and AI solutions, has announced a successful partnership with Young Hollywood to implement a multi-stage Google Cloud solution aimed at revolutionizing video content management. This collaboration has resulted in an infrastructure that delivers video processing ten times faster, enhanced data accessibility, and new opportunities for monetization and distribution for the entertainment network.
D K Sinha, President of Public Cloud at Rackspace Technology, noted that Young Hollywood recognized the necessity to increase flexibility, agility, and access to innovative technologies. The decision to transition to the cloud and seek a partner to assist in migration, cost optimization, and fostering innovation led them to work with Rackspace Technology. This move was motivated by the company’s desire to utilize AI for business expansion, particularly for celebrity recognition in videos, and to scale video processing while overcoming API limitations.
R.J. Williams, CEO and Founder of Young Hollywood, expressed satisfaction with the longstanding collaboration with Rackspace Technology and their choice to leverage Google Cloud to facilitate growth and expansion, especially in the realm of AI. By migrating thousands of video files to Google Cloud Storage™ and expediting video processing, the partnership has produced more efficient search results, accessible video intelligence data, and streamlined information retrieval. The implementation of state-of-the-art tools has optimized data management and improved processing for effective AI utilization.
In the course of their ongoing partnership, Rackspace Technology and Young Hollywood are exploring methods to enhance search functionalities and identify strategies for monetizing and distributing video clips. Williams highlighted the importance of partnering with Rackspace Technology for their exceptional 24x7x365 support and peace of mind.
This successful collaboration between Rackspace Technology, Google Cloud, and Young Hollywood serves as a testament to the transformative potential of cloud solutions and the opportunities for innovation in video content management. It underscores the importance of harnessing AI for business growth and the value of dependable partnerships in realizing these objectives.