Ci Media Cloud and AWS

The world’s largest media enterprises are taking advantage of powerful workflows based on Amazon Web Services (AWS). Now it’s your turn.

Unlock the true power of AWS with the Ci Media Cloud platform. Organizations of all sizes get immediate access to powerful, scalable cloud workflows. You won’t need to write a single line of code, hire a single technical expert, manage infrastructure, or make upfront investments. It’s uncommonly easy, fast, and cost-effective.

The genius of Sony’s Ci Media Cloud platform

Collect your content from anywhere in the world. Transcode in the cloud. Build a searchable index with AI. Collaborate with anyone, anywhere to produce your best work. Then distribute as needed to share your vision with the world. With tri-weekly updates, the Ci platform delivers innovation at speed. And with instant scalability, we enable you to say “yes” to opportunities without infrastructure constraints.

A slam-dunk for existing AWS customers

It’s easy to connect your existing Amazon Simple Storage Service (S3) content to Sony Ci’s workspace. No waiting, No migration. No duplication. And no disrupting your existing security policies. Enjoy instant access to advanced review, markup, and editing tools. Lower your costs by pushing inactive files from S3 to S3 Glacier archival storage. And as needed, restore back to S3 in just two clicks.

Already have an AWS account?

Get started with Ci through AWS Marketplace

Your procurement process shouldn’t slow down productivity. AWS Marketplace simplifies buying, pricing, billing, and payment for SaaS services like Ci to anyone with an AWS account. Request a private offer to quickly subscribe and launch your Ci journey.

Your bridge to the power of AWS

Ci provides comprehensive Software as a Service (SaaS) tools, empowering you to preview, manage, collaborate, and archive content stored in AWS. And you can upload directly through Ci’s easy-to-use browser interface or simply Bring-your-own-S3 buckets to Ci for direct access.

AWS Elemental MediaLive
Preview, log, and clip live stream footage with Ci.
Amazon Rekognition
Enrich images and videos with metadata identified by object recognition. Discover similar files stored in Ci.
Amazon Simple Storage Service (S3)
Upload and manage content from anywhere. Engage with content stored in your own S3 bucket through Ci.
Amazon Transcribe
Create transcripts in minutes by uploading to a transcription-enabled folder in Ci.
Amazon S3 Glacier
Preview archived content anytime. Restore archives from anywhere. Automate with Ci's storage management policies.

Streamline Media Workflows with AWS Integration

Your complete workflow solution—from content acquisition through collaboration. Manage media efficiently with cloud-native AWS infrastructure you already trust.

Remote content acquisition

Remote file gathering - simplified

  • Simple, reliable file gathering from remote contributors
  • Get the most out of your bandwidth with accelerated file transfers
  • Gather content and metadata directly from network-enabled cameras
  • Receive delivery notifications and preview files instantly
Learn how Ci simplifies remote file gathering

Enterprise Media Management

A central repository for every workflow

  • A centralized repository for global organizations to establish a "source of truth"
  • Customizable access with granular permissions
  • Easily shift storage tiers including Amazon S3 Glacier and automate content management with storage policies to save time and costs
Learn how Ci centralizes your media library

Remote Media Collaboration

Collaborate on media together in real-time

  • Preview professional media files in your browser - no rendering required!
  • Easy link-sharing with blazing-fast transfers with flexible security measures
  • Review with anyone with Review apps, then run a global screening with the LiveSession add-on
  • Keep notes and files together with Premiere Pro panel and NLE integrations
Learn how Ci simplifies media review

Case studies

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Thousands of teams globally trust Ci as a secure, collaborative and cost-effective workspace.

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