How 5 migrated to AWS Elemental MediaPackage v2
Media Blog
This article describes how Channel 5 migrated to AWS Elemental MediaPackage v2, consolidating their multi-platform streaming infrastructure and eliminating operational complexity.
- Consolidated eight EC2 instances, five MediaLive channels, and MediaStore into a single MediaPackage v2 pipeline
- Gained native DVB-DASH support with full accessibility signaling and enhanced HLS tagging
- Implemented unified automated failover replacing manual failover mechanisms
- Integrated SPEKEv2 DRM encryption and flexible SCTE-35 marker handling
- Deployed across iOS, web, LG, Fire TV, Android TV, Freely, and Freeview Play platforms
- Completed migration from January to February 2026 after 12-month collaborative development cycle
- Real-world requirements drove enhancements benefiting all MediaPackage v2 customers
Channel 5's strategic migration demonstrates how early engagement with emerging AWS capabilities and close collaboration can modernize streaming workflows while reducing infrastructure costs and improving resilience.
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