Antenna - Cloud Migration Journey

Industry

Media & Entertainment

Challenge

Antenna needed to migrate to a more cost-effective cloud provider to support growth and scalability, but lacked the in-house expertise, requiring Cloud Office's assistance for a smooth transition.

Results

Antenna's migration to GCP, facilitated by Cloud Office, reduced costs, increased capacity, minimized management overhead, and enabled scalability and innovation, positioning them for long-term success.

Key product

Google Cloud

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Cloud Office and Google Cloud have been game-changers for Antenna. Their expertise and tools allowed us to streamline costs, enhance scalability, and focus on what we do best, delivering exceptional content and experiences to our audience.

Costas Colombus

CTO, Antenna Group

About Antenna

Antenna Group is a global media and entertainment leader with a diverse portfolio across TV, radio, OTT platforms, cinema, digital media, music, and publishing. Reaching over 150 million people worldwide, it invests in iconic brands and content through partnerships with Imagine Entertainment and other major ventures.

The Challenge

Antenna faced unsustainable costs with their previous cloud provider, limiting growth and scalability. Additionally, their team lacked the expertise for a complex migration. Cloud Office was engaged to address these challenges, ensuring a smooth transition while unlocking scalability and operational efficiency for their critical streaming services.

The Solution

Cloud Office implemented Google Cloud’s Landing Zone as the foundational layer, ensuring robust networking, security, and compliance. MediaCDN optimized high-quality content delivery, while services like Compute Engine and Kubernetes Engine enhanced scalability and reliability, supporting Antenna’s seamless migration within 50 days.

Cloud Office enabled Antenna’s seamless migration to Google Cloud. By leveraging GCP’s tools, they built a scalable and secure environment tailored to Antenna’s operational needs, laying the foundation for cost efficiency and innovation.

The Results

Antenna reduced costs while increasing workload capacity, including linear streaming, VOD, and digital platforms. By adopting GCP, they minimized infrastructure management, enabling a focus on innovation. This transformation positioned Antenna to scale effectively, handle future workloads, and enhance service quality, driving long-term success.