Amazon Lookout for Vision Discontinuation: Exploring Options and Moving Data Effortlessly

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Over two-thirds of organizations plan to increase their cloud computing spending in 2024. More than half attribute this rise to factors such as cloud services (like AI), increased resources for new business initiatives, and shifting workloads from on-premises or private data centers.

However, many organizations face significant challenges during cloud migration, often resulting in stalled projects and cost overruns. These challenges can feel insurmountable, as planning becomes difficult due to unforeseen issues, and the talent needed to address them is scarce.

Cloud migrations are inherently complex, making it critical to find solutions that simplify the process for each application being moved.

OpenText™ InfoArchive is designed specifically to tackle these challenges. InfoArchive helps organizations minimize migration costs and timelines, streamline infrastructure, and manage long-term compliance and data access needs. Below are common obstacles encountered during cloud migrations and how InfoArchive addresses each:

• Application migration limitations: Some legacy applications, such as those built on Visual Basic or mainframes, are difficult to move to the cloud due to outdated environments or licensing restrictions. If these applications no longer process data, InfoArchive can assist in retiring them while archiving the data, ensuring secure access, searchability, and compliance.

• Scalability and performance costs: Many legacy applications have scalability and performance issues that make cloud transitions costly. InfoArchive leverages scalable, distributed cloud architectures and integrates with native cloud databases and storage. It dynamically adjusts resources to ensure cost-efficient computing and storage.

• Security requirements: Legacy application architectures can create security roadblocks, preventing data from being moved to the cloud. InfoArchive, with its modern cloud-first design, meets stringent security standards, including encryption using customer-managed keys.

• Transitioning dormant data: Migrating business-complete data into modern cloud applications can be expensive, as some applications impose high fees for retaining inactive data. InfoArchive can take on long-term retention and legal hold responsibilities, so only active data is moved to new cloud solutions.

• Regulatory compliance: Evolving data retention, sovereignty, privacy, and legal hold requirements can complicate governance. InfoArchive is built to handle both structured and unstructured data, providing flexible compliance capabilities to meet changing regulations.

• Skill gaps: Legacy systems often require specialized knowledge even after migration, draining IT resources. InfoArchive consolidates this data into a unified platform, reducing the need for expert support and freeing resources to focus on current systems.

Amazon Lookout for Vision Discontinuation: Exploring Options and Moving Data Effortlessly

Amazon Lookout for Vision, the AWS service for creating custom AI/ML computer vision models to automate quality inspections, will be discontinued on October 31, 2025. As of October 10, 2024, new customers will no longer have access to the service, but existing users can continue using it until the shutdown. AWS will maintain support with security updates, bug fixes, and availability improvements, but no new features will be added.

Here are some alternatives to Lookout for Vision and information on exporting your data for migration.

Alternatives to Lookout for Vision AWS offers both ready-made and customizable alternatives.

For a ready-to-use solution, the AWS Partner Network provides various options through its Computer Vision for Quality Insights page in the AWS Solutions Library. These partners offer software, SaaS applications, and managed solutions that don’t require expertise in computer vision, AI, or development, allowing for quick time to value.

For users looking to build their own solution, AWS provides tools like Amazon SageMaker, which supports building, training, and deploying machine learning models. SageMaker JumpStart offers pre-trained defect detection models that can be fine-tuned for your specific needs. This approach offers flexibility and lower operational costs.

Another option is Amazon Bedrock, a fully managed service that uses generative AI foundation models to help build custom computer vision models. Bedrock can analyze images for defects, compare model performance, and generate code for custom applications. This is ideal for scenarios where low latency isn’t critical, offering faster development and reduced costs.

Migrating Data from Lookout for Vision You can export your dataset from Lookout for Vision to an Amazon S3 bucket using the Lookout for Vision SDK. The export includes the training dataset, manifest, and images, which can then be used to build new models in SageMaker or Bedrock or shared with a partner for custom solutions.

Although Lookout for Vision will be discontinued by October 31, 2025, AWS offers a robust set of AI/ML services, including SageMaker and Amazon Bedrock, to help you build custom models for quality inspections. Additionally, partner solutions are available for those looking for an out-of-the-box option. You can easily migrate your data to these alternatives to ensure continuity.

Spectra Logic Debuts Rio Media Migration Services for Smooth Legacy System Upgrades

Spectra Logic®, a global leader in data management and storage, has introduced Rio Media Migration Services, a comprehensive professional service designed to smoothly transition digital media assets from outdated media asset management systems to modern object-based archive infrastructures.

With media companies increasingly needing to upgrade their systems, Rio Media Migration Services provides a vital solution, helping organizations avoid high maintenance costs associated with legacy systems. This service ensures continued access to content while minimizing the risks often linked to data migration, such as workflow interruptions, lost assets, or lack of skilled resources.

Proven Seven-Step Process: Rio Media Migration Services offers an automated and seamless migration experience built on a reliable seven-step process to ensure success:

1. Database Analysis: Identify all databases and assets for complete migration.

2. Solution Design: Create a tailored migration plan based on customer needs and infrastructure.

3. Project Scoping: Set clear project timelines, resources, and budget.

4. Statement of Work: Formalize the project details.

5. Installation & Validation: Install tools and ensure system readiness for migration.

6. Production: Migrate data with minimal disruption to operations.

7. Post-Migration Review: Perform data integrity checks and wellness reviews after migration.

Tailored for media professionals such as editors, producers, and system administrators aiming to upgrade their infrastructure, Rio Media Migration Services is ideal for studios, post-production facilities, sports teams, news outlets, and corporate media departments.

Assets from legacy systems like DIVA, Kumulate, and FlashNet can be migrated to Spectra® BlackPearl® object-based archives or other third-party storage solutions, allowing organizations to avoid vendor lock-in and choose the best solution for their needs.

The service utilizes specialized tools integrated with Spectra RioBroker® software, a robust data migration and management platform, ensuring fast, efficient transitions that optimize media workflows. Spectra Logic’s professional services team oversees all aspects of the migration, from planning and installation to production and support, ensuring projects are completed on time, on budget, and with reliable outcomes.

"As media organizations transition away from outdated systems, they need reliable solutions that can modernize workflows without sacrificing efficiency," said Hossein ZiaShakeri, Senior VP of Business Development at Spectra Logic. "Rio Media Migration Services meet this demand by offering a smooth and secure migration process that minimizes disruption and prepares our customers for the future."

Key Benefits of Rio Media Migration Services:

• Eliminates the costs of maintaining obsolete archive systems

• Accelerates migration using proven tools and techniques

• Bridges skills gaps by leveraging Spectra’s experienced professionals

• Ensures uninterrupted access to media assets during migration

• Establishes a modern, scalable object-based archive to preserve and monetize assets

Customer Success Stories:

• AMC Networks: "Spectra Logic’s professional and supportive approach was invaluable. The migration of our Avid assets to the new RioBroker and BlackPearl archive platform was seamless, reducing operational and support costs. We’re extremely pleased with the results." – James Popowytsch, VP of Engineering, AMC Networks.

• SportsNet New York: "Spectra's migration solution was easy to configure and use. With the support of their Professional Services team, we successfully transitioned from our legacy archive to the BlackPearl platform, greatly improving our capabilities and performance." – Randy Bishop, Systems Manager, SportsNet New York.

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