Case Study: NEXGEN NETWORK achieves broadcast-quality global Ultimate streaming with AWS Elemental (Elemental Live)

NEXGEN NETWORK - Customer Case Study

NexGen Network (NGN) set out to revolutionize coverage of Ultimate Frisbee by making multi‑camera, instant‑replay, high‑quality live and on‑demand games accessible to a global niche audience. The challenge was finding a flexible, reliable encoding and workflow that could handle varying venue conditions, low‑bitrate compression without sacrificing quality, robust archiving for VOD across time zones, and large‑scale streaming distribution.

NGN deployed Elemental Live in a workflow with NewTek 3Play and Blackmagic switching to produce multiple SD/HD live streams and real‑time Blu‑ray‑quality archives, delivered via DaCast/EdgeCast. The solution delivered broadcast‑level live and VOD experiences, reliable operation at challenging venues, strong international viewership, monetization via pay‑per‑view and subscriptions, and recognition as the leading brand in streaming Ultimate.

NEXGEN NETWORK

Kevin Minderhout

Executive Producer