an introduction to filecatalyst

Accelerated File Transfer Solutions

For Media & Broadcast

Accelerated File Transfer Solutions

For Media & Broadcast

What do 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

Underlying file transfer technology, and why FTP is not

enough

Solving Latency IssuesEvery 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 ProtocolIntroducing 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 ControlNetwork 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

Amsterdam to LondonRTT 50ms, 10 GB File

Distance222 Mi/357 Km

1hr28

1 Minute23 sec

FTP FileCatalyst

1 Minute23 sec

1 Minute23 sec

3hr6 min

Distance5,295 Mi/8,521 Km


NYC to Buenos AriesRTT 150ms, 10 GB file

LA to MumbaiRTT 220ms, 10 GB file

3hr22 min

1 Gbps Connection

LA to New YorkRTT 70ms, 10 GB File

Distance2,448Mi/3,939 Km

2hr19min 8.4 Seconds

FTP FileCatalyst

8.4 Seconds

8.4 Seconds

3hr27 min

5 hr50 min



LA to Rio De JaneiroRTT 130, 10 GB file

London to SydneyRTT 300, 10 GB file

10 Gbps Connection

“FileCatalyst allowed NBC Olympics to fully utilize its link speed for the transfer of the 2014 Winter Olympics digital content and helped us deliver

more excitement to the viewers that watched the Games on the networks of NBC Universal.”

~ Jim Miles, NBC Sports Group

FileCatalyst Product Family

The FileCatalyst PlatformSend Files at speeds of up to 10Gbps

Reliable delivery with checkpoint restart and integrity check

Industry standard 256-bit AES encryption

Watch folders / automation and web browser integration

Integrated with leading broadcast workflow and MAM solutions

Tightly integrated with leading cloud storage providers

FileCatalyst Solution PortfolioThe 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• Development Tools: Command Line, Java & .NET API

for seamless integration• Mobile Applications: iOS and Android

FileCatalyst Direct

HotFolder

Express

SDK

FileCatalyst Direct

TransferAgent

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 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.

“The issues we were experiencing using FTP to transfer our files including lengthy and incomplete

transfers and poor asset management were immediately solved with FileCatalyst. FileCatalyst sinks its teeth into the line to ensure the file gets

to where it needs to go on time.”

~ Matthew Westrup, Travel Channel

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

Amsterdam to LondonRTT 50ms, 10 GB File

Distance222 Mi/357 Km

1hr28

1 Minute23 sec

FTP FileCatalyst

1 Minute23 sec

1 Minute23 sec

3hr6 min



NYC to Buenos AriesRTT 150ms, 10 GB file

LA to MumbaiRTT 220ms, 10 GB file

3hr22 min

1 Gbps Connection

LA to New YorkRTT 70ms, 10 GB File


2hr19min 8.4 Seconds

FTP FileCatalyst

8.4 Seconds

8.4 Seconds

3hr27 min

5 hr50 min



LA to Rio De JaneiroRTT 130, 10 GB file

London to SydneyRTT 300, 10 GB file

10 Gbps Connection

Our Partners

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

• Visit us at our booth at IBC in Amsterdam in September 2016

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