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Introduction

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Elton CarneiroPartner Integration Manager

FileCatalyst

Bill HarrisProduct Manager

Telestream

Agenda

• Welcome / Introduction

• FileCatalyst Technology Intro

• FileCatalyst ISV Partner Ecosystem

• Telestream Introduction

• Overview of FileCatalyst Direct

• FileCatalyst Integration in Vantage

• FileCatalyst & Telestream value proposition

• Conclusion

• Q&A

• Next Steps…


Solving Latency Issues

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Every network suffers from latency

Latency is an expression of how much time it takes for a packet of data to get from one designated point to another.

Network latency is measured by sending a packet and receiving an acknowledgement. This round-trip time (RTT) is the “latency”.

Visualize the flow of packets like water running through a hose. With FTP, there is a kink in the hose restricting the water’s flow. With FileCatalyst, the kink is removed and water can rush through unrestricted.

FTP is a very serial process. Each packet of data must be received before a new packet is sent = Decreased transfer speed

FileCatalyst completely saturates the pipe by sending multiple blocks of data = Increased transfer speed

Source FileDestination

File

Acknowledgments

Data Packet

Source FileDestination

File

Acknowledgments


Efficient Transport Protocol

FileCatalyst transfers files at full link speed:

• UDP with proprietary retransmission and congestion control

• Patent pending algorithm built from the ground up in-house

• Transfer rates up to 10 Gbps (with encryption) using commodity hardware

• Not affected by latency and speed degrades, linearly with packet loss

• Ability to fully leverage multi-core CPU architecture

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Congestion Control

Network congestion occurs when a link is carrying so much data that its quality of service deteriorates

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FileCatalyst traffic plays nicely with other traffic on the link:

• Congestion control will immediately detect server receive rate and react

• Aggression (how much link capacity FileCatalyst tries to continuously recover) can be tuned to suit your network

• Shares bandwidth with concurrent TCP streams

• Releases bandwidth very quickly when congestion is detected

• Quick ramp up to reclaim un-used bandwidth

• Zero tuning required for links between 1Mbps up-to 1Gbps


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Time SavingsTransfer Scenario

LA to Hong KongRTT 250ms / Loss 1.5%

FTP

20 minutes44 hours43½ hours

138x faster

LA to AucklandRTT 200ms / Loss 2%


110x faster

LA to LondonRTT 110ms / Loss 1%


49x faster

6GB File over a T3 (45 Mbps) connection

FileCatalyst

Time Savings with FileCatalyst


FileCatalyst ISV partner Ecosystem

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Telestream Introduction


Vantage • A family of best-in-class video transcoding products for

multiplatform distribution: • Broadcast, cable, VOD, IPTV, multiscreen OTT.

• Vantage transcoding products utilize the latest technologies to • Deliver pristine quality• Exceptional processing speeds• Plus the industry’s most extensive workflow automation

and system support.

FileCatalyst Direct

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• A point-to-point file transfer solution requiring software at both endpoints

• Client applications include:• HotFolder: Automated and scheduled Transfers with folder synchronization

• Express: Desktop client, manual process• Java Applets: Upload, download, 2-way & headless applets (no client-side install required )

• Development Tools: Command Line, Java & .NET API for seamless integration

• Mobile Applications: iOS and Android


FileCatalyst Integration in Vantage

• FlieCatalyst is integrated as a secure file transport action within Vantage.

– It can be used in numerous workflow for accelerated delivery of media, associate metadata and files

• Send to any FileCatalyst Server.

• Customizable target directory

• Transfers executed as part of a workflow


Why should you use FileCatalyst

technology within a Vantage worflow?


• FlieCatalyst can be used in any workflow that requires secure, reliable accelerated file delivery through the world.

– For instance:

• News workflows requiring rapid deployment of stories and associated description info to affiliated located around the globe

• Sports highlights being delivered to agencies

• Movie production – delivery of dailies

• Post Product – Delivery of ad spots with accompanying metadata

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Scenarios

• FileCatalyst can accelerate the movement of files in a number of Vantage Workflows.

Here are some workflows:

1. Ingest from content creators/post production house, transcode and deliver to post production house/ broadcasters.

2. Deliver transcoded files to broadcaster running FileCatalystServer

3. Ingest files for transcode and store of Amazon S3 for web playout.

4. Ingest from S3 and deliver to Post Production house.


Scenario 1 (Push to Vantage)

• Ingest from content creators/post production house, transcode and deliver to post production house/ broadcasters.

Components:

FileCatalyst Client at Content Creator/Post production house

FileCatalyst Server running alongside Vantage

Vantage Watch Folder Component

FileCatalyst Delivery Component in Vantage.

Set up:

1. FileCatalyst Client uploads file(s) to FileCatalyst Server into users home directory or folder within users home directory. Using temporary file names

2. Vantage Watch folder watches for media files and associated metadata. Workflow executes.

3. Vantage passes completed file to FileCatalyst Delivery Plugin. Delivery plugin configured to point to FileCatalyst Server.


Scenario 1 (Pull from Vantage)

• Ingest from content creators/post production house, transcode and deliver to post production house/ broadcasters.

Components:

FileCatalyst Server at Content Creator/Post production house

FileCatalyst HotFolder running alongside Vantage



Set up:

1. FileCatalyst HotFolder downloads a file(s) from a FileCatalyst Server from users home directory or folder within users home directory to a local folder on the same machine as Vantage. Using temporary file names

2. Vantage Watch folder watches for media file and associated metadata. Workflow executes.



Scenario 2

• Deliver transcoded files to broadcaster running FileCatalyst Server

Components:



Set up:




Scenario 3

• Ingest files for transcode and store of Amazon S3 for web playout.

Components:

FileCatalyst Server at Content Creator/Post production house

FileCatalyst HotFolder running alongside Vantage


Amazon S3 component in Vantage.

Set up:

1. FileCatalyst Client uploads file(s) to FileCatalyst Server into users home directory or folder within users home directory. Using temporary file names


3. Vantage passes completed file to Amazon S3 storage component.


Scenario 4

• Ingest from S3 and deliver to Post Production house.

Components:

Amazon S3 component in Vantage.

FileCatalyst Server at Post production house


FileCatalyst Delivery Component

Set up:

1. Vantage S3 component ingests file from S3. Workflow executes.



Q&A


Thank you

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