Demand for Aspera Files SaaS On IBM Cloud Generates over 550 Client Activations; MLBAM, Digital Media Services, Imaginary Forces and BASE Media Cloud Are Among New Customers
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The addition of Aspera Drive and new Mobile Apps along with many new
capabilities fuel adoption of the new large file sharing service in the Cloud
ARMONK, N.Y., April 12, 2016 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- IBM (NYSE:IBM) today announced
multiple new capabilities across the innovative new Aspera Files SaaS platform
from Aspera, an IBM company, to be demonstrated at NAB 2016; new Aspera Files
clients include MLBAM, Digital Media Services, BASE Media Cloud and over 550
other activations that are leveraging the SaaS platform's high-speed large data
exchange capabilities to accelerate and simplify their digital media workflows.
Built on Aspera FASP® technology, Aspera Files transforms cloud-based content
sharing and collaboration by eliminating the problems of sharing large files and
large directories with fast and secure transfer of the even the largest content
and associated metadata directly from its native storage environment (on
premises or in cloud). A multi-tenant SaaS solution running on IBM Cloud, Files
is easy to use and instantly available, transfers at maximum speed in
predictable time, and offers a rich set of capabilities for sharing,
distributing and managing large content.
New capabilities to be shown at NAB 2016 include the following:
Aspera Drive 2.0 brings the powerful sharing, distribution and exchange
features of Aspera Files to the desktop. Users can browse shared folders
under their Files Workspaces, share and send large files and directories
directly from their desktop, and synchronize remote directories and packages
automatically.
Aspera Files Mobile enables users to submit images, video, files and
metadata to Files Dropboxes from Apple iOS and Google Android devices over
WiFi and cellular networks at speeds that are many times faster than
traditional mobile transfer technologies and integrates with the device's
cameras and photo galleries.
Aspera Desktop Client Integration: Users can now access Files and transfer
directly from the Aspera Desktop GUI, Watch folders, and its client APIs.
Additionally, Files has over 20 new features introduced since its launch,
including:
* New one-click authenticated public links with automatic workspace branding
to upload/download in individual folders with configurable expiration, and
to upload files and metadata to Dropboxes
* Enhanced navigation with automatic per-dropbox views and pinning of favorite
dropboxes and workspaces
* Enhanced email notification including configurable templates by Workspace
and package delivery status
* Enhanced previews - Image thumbnails and video previews are automatically
created across the entire platform and are now also available for 3rd party
cloud and on premise nodes
* Enhanced activity reporting - Administrators can view all activity (Login,
Sharing, Transfer, Packages and User Management) for on premises, 3rd party
cloud, and built in infrastructure
* A Files API on the Aspera Developer Network exposing all capabilities for
3rd party applications
* Transfer usage reporting and Storage Usage Reporting by access keys
MLB Advanced Media (MLBAM), the NY-based technology company of Major League
Baseball, deployed Aspera Files to accelerate and streamline its evolving and
growing multi-platform video distribution business.
After considering and testing other products, MLBAM quickly determined that
Aspera Files was the best fit to meet its key requirements - including speed,
performance, security and rapid deployment. The Files SaaS delivered an easy-to-
use brandable Web interface, scalable high-speed transfer and storage, and a
fast and simple onboarding process that did not require any IT resources or
complex network setups.
"Aspera Files has added significant value to our operations by enabling us to
get transfers up and running in a matter of days. Plus, the ability to easily
manage user permissions from a web interface has made the whole process
extremely easy and efficient," said Michael Orlansky, senior manager, media
delivery at MLBAM.
Aspera Files is used to upload hundreds of multi-gigabyte files each day,
reaching up to 1500 video transfers per week. By providing MLBAM with scalable,
high-speed transfers of large volumes of digital media files, Aspera can support
the efforts of MLBAM to provide consumers with greater access to the highest
quality content.
"MLBAM continues to innovate both its digital platform and business model and
with that expansion comes an opportunity for new solutions that enable them to
move quickly and operate efficiently and reliably. Aspera Files allows MLBAM to
meet their evolving video distribution needs to provide faster access to more
content in more places," said Michelle Munson, CEO of Aspera.
Digital Media Services (DMS), a leading provider of TV and digital video
advertising delivery solutions selected Aspera Files to expand its suite of
services, accelerate growth and gain new international clients. DMS faced
growing demand from marketers, advertisers, and content owners to reach
consumers through the use of high-resolution media. DMS needed a more powerful
platform to provide them with the ability to ingest, transform, and deliver full
HD episodes to their clients faster and more securely then their legacy FTP and
physical drive shipments.
"Market demand for our services is exploding, and we wanted to be able to
service international clients as well," said John Pellicano, President and CEO
of Digital Media Services. "With Aspera Files we have literally doubled the
volume of content that we are now able to process and deliver online, and can
now support our international clients with the same fast turnaround time our
domestic clients are accustomed to."
"One of the media services we offer our clients is the option to 'squeeze in' an
extra commercial per episode via our TimeTailor solution. In the past, clients
needed to load the video onto a hard disk and ship it via courier to our office.
With Aspera high-speed transfers, we can now receive a 30 minute broadcast
episode in as little as an hour before our cutoff time to meet customer
deadlines. Independent filmmakers and advertising agencies love having some
extra editing time before their deadlines," added Pellicano.
"Initially, our in house FTP service was working well enough, but as the
duration of episodes increased, and more content moved to HD, we hit the wall,"
said John Moshier, CTO of Digital Media Services. "With Aspera Files we were
able to sign up quickly and expand our usage without having to kick off a major
IT project." Digital Media Services Inc. (DMS) was previously known as
Duplication Services & Pelco HD.
Imaginary Forces is a creative studio and full service production company
specializing in creating and developing content for commercial advertising,
digital and interactive platforms, feature films and television. Moving large
digital media between their New York and Los Angeles studios and clients is a
daily requirement.
"Each day our producers depend on reliable high volume, high speed transfers to
get the job done. We found that Aspera meets the stringent demands of our
industry. Plus, it's convenient and easy to use," said Peter Frankfurt, co-owner
of Imaginary Forces.
BASE Media Cloud recently deployed Aspera Files for boutique sports media
agency, Aurora Media Worldwide in support of the FIA Formula E Championship, the
ground breaking FIA single-seater championship and the world's first fully
electric racing series. The hybrid cloud service is being used to deliver HD
packages comprising race material, VT inserts, VoD clips and branded content -
amounting to multiple terabytes of media - to race teams, media partners and
global broadcasters including FOX, CNN, Eurosport and ITV.
"Media companies need the ability to scale their business without the
restrictions of a fixed capacity datacenter," said Michelle Munson, CEO of
Aspera. "Aspera Files provides the same speed, performance and reliability of
moving large files over distance as our on-premises software, with all the
advantages of a cloud-based pay-as you go service."
About Aspera
Aspera, an IBM company, is the creator of next-generation transport technologies
that move the world's data at maximum speed regardless of file size, transfer
distance and network conditions. Part of IBM Cloud, Aspera software is powered
by the Emmy® award-winning FASP® protocol to deliver the fastest, most
predictable file-transfer, share and sync experience across on-premises, cloud,
and hybrid infrastructure. Aspera's core technology delivers unprecedented
control over bandwidth, complete security and uncompromising reliability.
Organizations across a variety of industries on six continents rely on Aspera
software for the business-critical transport of their digital assets. Please
visithttp://www.asperasoft.com and follow us on Twitter (at)asperasoft for more
information.
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