CONTACT US
CONTACT US

Delivering Scalable DevOps Support to Ensure Seamless Streaming for the World’s Largest Multi-Week Sporting Event

At a glance

  • Client
Global media company
  • Industry
Telecommunication, Media, & Information Services
  • Solution Provided
DevOps & SRE
  • Technologies Used
AWS ECS, Akamai Load Testing Suite, Artillery.io, Grafana, Akamai Hydraulics, Datadog
The Challenge

A global media company required a resilient, scalable infrastructure to manage surges and prevent service disruptions during this multi-week live sporting event. Challenges included:

  • Uninterrupted Streaming: Deliver 100% uptime for a multi-week global event
  • Traffic Scalability: Ensure infrastructure can absorb extreme and unpredictable spikes across web, mobile, and smart TV platforms
  • Unified Platform Stability: Migrate and stabilize services across multiple platforms, including recently acquired systems
  • Real-Time Issue Resolution: Detect and resolve incidents before they impact users
The Solution

Gorilla Logic engineered a scalable, high-availability infrastructure to optimize streaming performance and reliability via:

  • Multi-Region Cloud Architecture: Deployed AWS ECS for high availability under peak loads
  • Traffic Load Testing: Simulated extreme user spikes with Akamai Load Testing Suite and Artillery.io to ensure seamless system scalability and reduce bottlenecks
  • CMS Stabilization & Automation: Unified CMS operations, documenting and automating ETL workflows for faster issue resolution
  • Proactive Monitoring: Integrated Grafana, Akamai Hydraulics, and Datadog to enable real-time issue detection and response
  • Optimized Streaming: Implemented new video players and platform enhancements for web, mobile, and smart TV to ensure smooth playback

The Results

  • 100% Uptime: Maintained uninterrupted service for millions, meeting all SLA commitments throughout the multi-week event
  • Expanded Monitoring & Faster Response: Expanded monitoring capabilities and improved response times, enabling faster issue detection and resolution before users were impacted
  • Scalability Under Extreme Traffic: Successfully scaled infrastructure to handle massive global traffic surges, maintaining optimal performance even at peak demand
  • Record-Breaking Engagement: Platform optimizations delivered an exceptional user experience, driving record-high viewership and securing a #1 App Store ranking during the event

Why Gorilla Logic?

Gorilla Logic’s expertise, commitment, and end-to-end DevOps support ensured the client delivered flawless, real-time experiences during this global, multi-week sporting event. By combining scalable architecture, proactive monitoring, and cross-functional collaboration, Gorilla Logic enabled the client to achieve exceptional results, providing an exceptional experience for millions of viewers worldwide and reinforcing their reputation as a leader in live digital broadcasting.