14 Examples of Media Infrastructure

John Spacey, June 06, 2020

Media infrastructure are foundational technologies, services, facilities and outlets that are critical to the communication of information, opinion and expression. The following are common examples.

Networks

Data and communication networks such as the internet or 5G mobile networks.

Last Mile

Last mile is the infrastructure required to deliver media to the consumer's door such as an internet connection, newspaper delivery or cable TV service.

IT Platforms

Generally speaking, digital media runs on a variety of IT platforms such as a cloud infrastructure service or a content management platform.

Facilities

IT and media related facilities such as a data center, broadcasting center, newsroom or modern printing press.

Game Platforms

Platforms for creating games and other virtual or mixed reality media.

Search & Discovery

Tools of media discovery such as a search engine or content aggregation service.

Streaming Media

Services that provide media on-demand to mobile and home devices.

Production Tools

Tools of media production such as a video editing platform.

Studios

Organizations and facilities that produce film, television, music, games and other media.

Distribution

Facilities and services that distribute media such as a movie theatre.

Event Infrastructure

Infrastructure that is used to produce and deliver media events such as a concert or conference that communicates to large audiences. For example, a concert hall.

Overview: Media Infrastructure
Type	Media Technology
Definition	Foundational technologies, services, facilities and outlets that are critical to the communication of information, opinion and expression.
Related Concepts	Media Technology » Networks » Last Mile » Digital Media » Mixed Reality » Applications »