Overview

A new approach to fast data transfer

IBM Aspera takes a different approach to tackling the challenges of big data movement over global WANs. Rather than optimize or accelerate data transfer, Aspera eliminates underlying bottlenecks using a breakthrough transport technology, fully utilizing available network bandwith to maximize speed and quickly scale up with no theoretical limit.

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IBM Aspera Overview: Moving the World’s Data at Maximum Speed

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Securely transfer your data anywhere

Big data transport and sync

Transfer, distribute and sync huge files and data sets, globally.

Large-file sharing

Accelerate collaboration with teams around the world on big data and large files.

Transfer management

Automate, monitor and control data transfers and workflows.

Any bit-rate streaming

Deliver data of any size and virtually unlimited bit-rate video with near-zero latency.

Hybrid cloud workflows

Build highly scalable workflows running on premises, in the cloud, or both.

Secure asset exchange

Use blockchain technology to add additional security to digital asset movement.

Capabilities

Migrate data

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Migrate data

Utilize high-speed transfers for data migration to, from and between on-premises data centers and any major cloud.

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Deliver data

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Deliver data

Deliver and distribute data of any size at maximum speed between systems, employees, customers and partners.

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Automate workflows

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Automate workflows

Automate processing required by video and big data workflows, regardless of size, format, or transfer distance.

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Collaborate

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Collaborate

Send and share large files and folders stored in on-premises data centers and major clouds.

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Sync data

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Sync data

Enjoy high-speed backup and replication of big data repositories.

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Stream

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Stream

Streaming technology is a revolutionary alternative for error-free transport of large data streams.

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File-transfer calculator

Estimate the gains of using Aspera versus TCP.

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Case studies

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American Airlines

American Airlines worked with IBM to deliver better customer value.
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BT Sport

With Aspera, BT Sport can transport large media files at the highest possible speeds and in single sessions.
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CinePostproduction

CinePostproduction uses Aspera to speed ingest of DCPs from studios and delivery of DCPs directly to cinemas.
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Deutsche Welle

With Aspera, DW distributes content on time around the globe, without the delays it regularly experienced before.
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FOX Sports

FOX Sports used Aspera to remotely edit content from the 2018 FIFA World Cup in near-real time.
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Anheuser-Busch InBev

AB InBev merged new technologies and data using Aspera.

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Need a better file transfer solution?

In the time it takes to read this sentence, you could move a 250 MB file from New York to Los Angeles with IBM Aspera¹.

This alternative to FTP server software helps transfer files reliably and more securely. Help eliminate the bottlenecks and risks associated with decades-old FTP technology to move the largest files and data sets at maximum speed.

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Partners

Tap into an ecosystem of partners and software resellers

IBM’s partner ecosystem is composed of hundreds of industry-leading technology partners that integrate superior transport capabilities into their own offerings.

No matter what your specific data transfer requirements are, IBM Aspera’s international network of expert reselling partners and distributors can provide you the capabilities you need.

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AI-powered integrations

Discover IBM Cloud Pak® for Integration

Add IBM Aspera as part of the IBM Cloud Pak for Integration to extend your investment and scale with confidence.

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Automate

IBM Cloud Pak for Integration includes built-in AI and continuous feedback.

Integrate

Get API management, application integration, end-to-end security and more.

Modernize

Varied styles of integration with flexible deployment options using a modular pricing approach.

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Footnote

¹ Based on IBM Aspera File Transfer Calculator's data for a network bandwidth of 300 Mbps and 1% packet loss.