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Video and post-production file transfer
Transfer large files quickly and securely to stay on track with release schedules
Transfer your largest raw video files or game builds anywhere with confidence
Ensuring fast and seamless transfer of large files is crucial for media companies, particularly when distributing premium media content, while also maintaining data security through advanced encryption protocols.
Enhance efficiency in post-production editing and game development with fast, reliable transfers for video footage, game builds, graphics, and code. Overcome delays and delivery failures caused by large file sizes, which often impact project timelines and collaboration. This is critical in the media and entertainment industry, where meeting deadlines and delivering high-quality outputs are essential.
IBM® Aspera® accelerates file transfers up to 100X faster than traditional methods with both server-side and client-side software. Designed for the fast-paced media industry, our solution boosts performance and streamlines workflows. Secure every layer of data transfer, both in transit and at rest with enterprise-grade encryption. Reduce latency and speed up transfer times to improve the delivery of large video files and high-quality content, ensuring faster, and more reliable content distribution.
Check the file transfer time and speed over any distance or network conditions with our calculator.
Benefits
Send big files and game builds at an accelerated rate across the globe.
Automatically sync data across your teams.
Manage and automate repetitive workflows so you can spend more time creating.
Encrypt data both in transit and rest to enhance security and minimize vulnerabilities.
Features
Transfer, distribute and sync huge files and data sets globally.
Accelerate collaboration with post-production and game development teams.
Manage and automate data transfers and workflows to drive efficiency.
Encryption in transit and at rest helps drive maximum security, keeping your projects safe.
Guard against man-in-the-middle, replay and denial-of-service attacks.
Build highly scalable workflows that run on premises, in the cloud, or both.
Case studies
The BASE team used the IBM Cloud platform, IBM Aspera on Cloud and IBM Cloud Object Storage to power the global media distribution portal and provide a centralised storage hub for LCTV’s production partners around the world.
FOX Sports used Aspera to remotely edit content from the 2018 FIFA World Cup in near-real time.
The Aspera solution enables the transfer, distribution and synchronization of files and data sets, globally, and includes tools to automate and monitor workflows – ideal capabilities for DMC’s deadline-driven TV shows.