Case Study: University of Notre Dame achieves portable, broadcast-quality global live streaming with AWS Elemental Live encoders

Streaming Live Content from the University of Notre Dame Campus

Notre Dame Studios at the University of Notre Dame produces a 29‑hour live broadcast, Notre Dame Day, that aggregates interviews, performances, and campus events for a global audience. The team needed a reliable, portable encoding solution that could handle multiple live feeds from both a central production facility and remote locations, deliver to several CDNs and platforms (Facebook, YouTube, CBSi, UND.com), and be quick to deploy with minimal power and cooling.

Notre Dame implemented AWS Elemental Live small form factor appliances to encode and package streams on‑site and in mobile kits. The solution provided SDI and IP inputs, easy plug‑and‑play setup, support for current HD and future 1080p/HEVC workflows, and seamless integration with AWS Media Services—resulting in lower operating overhead, consistent broadcast-quality video, and flexible cloud-ready contribution for worldwide distribution.

University of Notre Dame