uCast a media platform for distribution and monetisation of content globally, has selected Microsoft Azure as an exclusive cloud provider to offer a worldwide cloud infrastructure for next generation media monetisation platform.

Azure provides a highly-scalable, global platform leveraging key technologies such as Media Services, Serverless computing, AI, and a host of real-time analytics and business management services to enhance and strengthen uCast’s capabilities. With data-centers spanning the globe, high compliance standards and advanced analytics, Azure will enable the uCast platform to be scalable, global, secure, and data-driven.

“Moving forward, uCast’s turnkey platform powered by Microsoft Azure’s world-class cloud-based presence will make for a more efficient string of content streaming services assisting our multiple business models for clients,” said Kanaan Jemili, COO of uCast. “Available worldwide, our platform will make it easier to work with vendors and monetise content across the board for SVoD, AVoD, TVoD and Linear TV.”

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