Acceleration Technology: Taking Media File Transfers From Days to Minutes

Broadcast India, Wed - Oct 9th 2013 12:30-1:00

Introducing Acceleration Technology:Taking Media File Transfers from Days to Minutes

What We Do

• Provide software solutions for moving large media files around the world using the Internet

• Patent pending accelerated file transfers via our unique UDP based approach

• Simplify ingest/distribution of large media file transfers for the end users

• Provide all the tools for fast integration into existing media management infrastructure

• Provide all the management, security and monitoring tools required to move large data across corporate networks and/or the Internet

• Provide integration solutions with all major cloud vendors, including, Amazon, OpenStack and Windows Azure to accelerate ingest/distribution from the cloud

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Underlying File Transfer Technology andWhy FTP is Not Enough

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 File Destination File

Acknowledgments

Data Packet

Source File Destination File

Acknowledgments

Efficient Transport Protocol

Introducing FileCatalyst protocol for file transfers 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 and virtual / cloud systems


Congestion Control

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


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

• Slows down very quickly when congestion detected

• Quick ramp up to reclaim un-used bandwidth

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


Results based on a T3 (45 Mbps) connection

*NA = North America

Speed gains with FileCatalyst

FileCatalyst Throughput Bandwidth RecoveredTransfer Scenario FTP Actual

Throughput

44.3 Mbps44.3 Mbps44.3 Mbps44.3 Mbps

44.3 Mbps44.3 Mbps44.3 Mbps44.3 Mbps1 Mbps1 Mbps

44.3 Mbps44.3 Mbps44.3 Mbps44.3 Mbps700 Kbps700 Kbps

6 Mbps

RTT 200 ms / 220 ms

EuropeEuropeNANA

RTT 40 ms / 60 ms

NANANANA

AsiaAsiaNANARTT 300 ms / 320 ms


Time Savings

LA to Hong KongLA to Hong KongRTT 250ms / Loss 1.5%LA to Hong KongLA to Hong KongRTT 250ms / Loss 1.5%

FTP

20 minutes20 minutes20 minutes20 minutes44 hours

LA to AucklandLA to AucklandRTT 200ms / Loss 2%LA to AucklandLA to AucklandRTT 200ms / Loss 2% 20 minutes20 minutes20 minutes20 minutes35 hours

LA to LondonLA to LondonRTT 110ms / Loss 1%LA to LondonLA to LondonRTT 110ms / Loss 1% 20 minutes20 minutes20 minutes20 minutes16 hours

6GB File over a T3 (45 Mbps) connection

FileCatalyst

Time Savings with FileCatalyst

Sampling of our Clients


Sampling of Resellers in India


QC Infotech

To join our reseller network, see us at booth F616

FileCatalyst Platform

FileCatalyst commercial off the shelf software (COTS)


Advantages of COTS vs. custom software:

• Reduced cost: One application used by many

• Reliability: Proven through its use by many other organizations

• Feature richness: When a new feature is developed for one client, the entire user community benefits

• Marketplace driven: Not developed for one single industry, but for all or many

• Higher performance: Developed by specialists (our devs work on file transfer problems day and night)

• Ownership and control of the data: Software is installed on-site and under complete control of the client

FileCatalyst Solution Portfolio


The FileCatalyst platform is designed to take the complexity out of high speed transfers, providing a flexible and comprehensive solution for almost any file transfer workflow.

FileCatalyst Direct


• 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 Direct


HotFolder Express

SDK

FileCatalyst Direct


Java Applets

Mobile (iOS, Android)

FileCatalyst Workflow


• Web-based file transfer portal (no client-side software required)• Automated transfers via HotFolder• Control where the files go (single location, different storage or multiple locations)• Ideal for submission and distribution workflows• Script execution, job status and tracking• Customizable UI to match corporate branding• Extensive management controls and audit trail• Customizable security

Ingest Distribution

FileCatalyst Webmail


• Integrates with existing website, acting as a file transfer web portal for your clients, partners, and affiliates

•Software-only solution: No specialized hardware required

•No client-side installation: Send files to anyone with an email address

• Ultra-fast and reliable transfers using the UDP-based FileCatalyst protocol

• Ownership and full control over your bandwidth and private data

Distribution

Development Kit


FileCatalyst provides many options for integration into 3rd party applications and workflows. Originally based on a Java API, our SDK now boasts a full range of components for a variety of development languages and environments.

FileCatalyst Central


• A web application providing an overview of a user’s entire FileCatalyst deployment

• View ongoing transfers in real-time, dig into transaction histories, and check or clear alarms

• Inspect connected nodes and remotely control FileCatalyst Server and FileCatalyst HotFolder instances from one central management console

FileCatalyst on the Cloud


• Accelerates otherwise slow file transfer to and from the cloud, optimizing the experience of storing data on the cloud

• No capital expenditures required; subscription based licensing is available for a low monthly fee

• A scalable, completely agnostic solution which works on most public cloud solutions including Amazon, Windows Azure, OpenStack and ComputeNext

•FileCatalyst solutions may also be deployed onto an organization’s private server or cloud with a similar subscription based licensing model

•FileCatalyst also offers hosted file transfer solutions, with no hardware or infrastructure required

Summary


• FileCatalyst provides software-based solutions designed to accelerate and optimize file transfers across global networks, featuring industry leading acceleration technology at 10 Gbps

•FileCatalyst solutions are modular (purchase only what you need) and add more functionality and capacity when required.

•File transfers with FileCatalyst are secure, reliable, and immune to packet loss and latency

• The FileCatalyst development team is agile, our features are customer driven

For more information visit www.filecatalyst.com

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