Blogs

How AWS Elemental MediaTailor Uses SCTE-35 for Server-Side Ad Insertion

by TrackIt | September 8, 2025 | Blogs | 0 Comments

Written by Nathan de Balthasar, Software Engineer at TrackIt Digital ad insertion in streaming workflows relies on precise signals that indicate when and where ads should play. Without these markers, platforms cannot synchronize breaks, resulting in poor viewer...

Building Cyber Resilience Through Capture the Flag (CTF) Events

by TrackIt | September 2, 2025 | Blogs | 0 Comments

Capture the Flag (CTF) events are hands-on cybersecurity exercises where participants are challenged to identify and exploit vulnerabilities in simulated environments. Unlike traditional training, a CTF places participants in the attacker’s seat, helping them...

SCTE-35 Standard: Core Signaling for Digital Ad Insertion

by TrackIt | August 13, 2025 | Blogs | 0 Comments

Written by Nathan de Balthasar, Software Engineer at TrackIt Digital advertising in broadcast and streaming environments depends on precise signaling to identify when and where ads should be inserted into video content. Whether for traditional cable television,...

A Comprehensive Guide to the AWS Well-Architected Framework: Best Practices for Cloud Infrastructure Design and Maintenance

Jun 7, 2023 | Blogs

In today's dynamic business landscape characterized by the growing emphasis on agility and adaptability, cloud infrastructure has emerged as a critical component for organizations seeking scalability, flexibility, and cost-efficiency. As companies continue to expand...

Akamai, Fastly, Cloudflare, or Amazon CloudFront? Which CDN Should I Choose?

Jun 3, 2023 | Blogs

TrackIt customers often ask: “Akamai, Fastly, Cloudflare, or CloudFront - which CDN should we choose?” Akamai, Fastly, Cloudflare, and Amazon CloudFront are the most popular Content Delivery Networks (CDNs) available on the marketplace, and each CDN comes with its own...

AWS Services for Beginners – Benefits, Services, and Where to Get Started

May 11, 2023 | Blogs

Getting Started with AWS Getting started with AWS can be daunting. For beginners, it can be overwhelming to know where to start. This article introduces readers to AWS, the benefits it offers, and lists the key services available to users. What is Cloud Computing?...

AWS Managed Services vs. In-House IT: Which Choice Is Right for Your Business?

May 11, 2023 | Blogs

Exploring the Pros and Cons of Outsourcing Your AWS Management Cloud adoption has accelerated rapidly over the last few years. Statistics show that 92% of businesses now have a multi-cloud strategy in place or in the works and in 2020 alone, 61% of businesses migrated...

Deploying a Chainlink Environment on AWS – Solution Architecture and Workflow Overview

May 8, 2023 | Blogs

Chainlink is a decentralized oracle network that enables smart contracts on various blockchain platforms to access real-world data and off-chain computation. As the demand for smart contract applications continues to grow, so does the need for reliable and secure...

A Scalable Video Colorization Solution with DeOldify and AWS

Apr 25, 2023 | Blogs

A scalable solution for colorizing black and white videos using DeOldify and AWS is introduced in the following text. The solution utilizes AWS services to create an efficient workflow capable of handling multiple videos at once and producing impressive colorization...