AWS Elemental Appliances & Software
On-prem video appliances and software
AWS Elemental's on-premises video product line (Live, Server, Conductor, Delta…), sold as preinstalled hardware or licensed software to run in your own data center.
- Cost$$$ High
- Difficulty●●●●●
- Costs money when idle?Yes
- Self-managed
Think of it asLike buying studio equipment to keep at the station instead of renting an outside service.
When to use it
✓ Use it when
Broadcasters that need on-site video processing because of latency, regulations, or existing infrastructure.
✗ Avoid it when
Can run in the cloud → MediaLive / MediaConvert / MediaPackage.
Common uses
- Live encoders at the station
- VOD transcoding in your own data center
What does it cost?
- Pricing model: Purchase hardware/software licenses through a quote, usually with a support contract.
