Uplynk and Oracle launch hybrid architecture for large-scale streaming workflows

Broadcasters are moving toward pragmatic hybrid models to avoid the high costs and operational disruptions of full cloud migrations. By enabling OCI-based encoding and playout under a unified orchestration layer, Uplynk allows established media firms to scale distribution without rebuilding legacy workflows. This partnership strengthens Oracle's position against AWS and Google Cloud in the media sector, specifically addressing high-egress use cases. Watch for whether this architecture successfully attracts major broadcasters looking to offload compute-heavy processing to OCI’s specialized instances while maintaining on-premises control over high-value live feeds.

The partnership arrives as Uplynk re-establishes itself as an independent entity. Following the Chapter 11 bankruptcy of Edgio in late 2024, the Uplynk business was acquired by Lynrock Lake Master Fund for approximately $51 million in a credit bid, with the restructuring officially completing in June 2025 (per NewscastStudio, July 2025). Now operating as a standalone company under CEO Eric Black, Uplynk is prioritizing modular service expansions to regain market share after years of shifting ownership within the Edgecast and Limelight portfolios.

Oracle is simultaneously making an aggressive push into digital infrastructure, reporting that its cloud infrastructure (IaaS) revenue surged 93% to $5.8 billion in the fiscal quarter ending May 2026 (per PR Newswire, June 2026). The company has committed to investing up to $50 billion throughout 2026 to expand OCI capacity, specifically targeting performance-heavy workloads like AI and high-resolution video streaming. This capital expenditure supports a global footprint that now includes 51 cloud regions across 28 countries, positioning OCI as a viable alternative for media companies seeking to optimize their multi-cloud strategies.

Industry trends in 2026 indicate that hybrid cloud has become the default operating model for streaming as platforms move away from one-size-fits-all migration. Per CSI Magazine (December 2025), rising pressure from 8K video volumes and the need for tighter cost governance through FinOps are driving broadcasters to split workloads between public cloud and private infrastructure. This Uplynk-Oracle integration directly addresses this shift by offering unified visibility across distributed architectures, which is increasingly critical as content providers manage the growing scale of global syndication.