With media files blowing up in size, the challenge of moving these files is a very apparent problem that broadcasters are facing today. This webinar (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J5cemDhep4I) discusses the differences between FTP and FileCatalyst technology.

1. Accelerated File Transfer
Solutions
For
Media & Broadcast
Accelerated File Transfer
Solutions
For
Media & Broadcast

2. 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

4. Underlying file transfer technology,
and why FTP is not enough

5. Solving Latency Issues
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

6. 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

7. 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

8. Amsterdam to London
RTT 50ms, 10 GB File
Distance
222 Mi/357 Km
1hr
28
1 Minute
23 sec
FTP FileCatalyst
1 Minute
23 sec
1 Minute
23 sec
3hr
6 min
Distance
5,295 Mi/8,521 Km
Distance
8,684 Mi/13,975 Km
NYC to Buenos Aries
RTT 150ms, 10 GB file
LA to Mumbai
RTT 220ms, 10 GB file
3hr
22 min
1 Gbps Connection

9. LA to New York
RTT 70ms, 10 GB File
Distance
2,448Mi/3,939 Km
2hr
19min 8.4 Seconds
FTP FileCatalyst
8.4 Seconds
8.4 Seconds
3hr
27 min
5 hr
50 min
Distance
6,295Mi/10,130 Km
Distance
10,571 Mi/17,012 Km
LA to Rio De Janeiro
RTT 130, 10 GB file
London to Sydney
RTT 300, 10 GB file
10 Gbps Connection

10. “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

11. FileCatalyst Product Family

12. The FileCatalyst Platform
Send 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

13. 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.

15. 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

16. FileCatalyst Direct
HotFolder
Express
SDK

17. FileCatalyst Direct
TransferAgent
Mobile (iOS, Android)

19. 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

21. 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.

22. “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

23. 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

24. Amsterdam to London
RTT 50ms, 10 GB File
Distance
222 Mi/357 Km
1hr
28
1 Minute
23 sec
FTP FileCatalyst
1 Minute
23 sec
1 Minute
23 sec
3hr
6 min
Distance
5,295 Mi/8,521 Km
Distance
8,684 Mi/13,975 Km
NYC to Buenos Aries
RTT 150ms, 10 GB file
LA to Mumbai
RTT 220ms, 10 GB file
3hr
22 min
1 Gbps Connection

25. LA to New York
RTT 70ms, 10 GB File
Distance
2,448Mi/3,939 Km
2hr
19min 8.4 Seconds
FTP FileCatalyst
8.4 Seconds
8.4 Seconds
3hr
27 min
5 hr
50 min
Distance
6,295Mi/10,130 Km
Distance
10,571 Mi/17,012 Km
LA to Rio De Janeiro
RTT 130, 10 GB file
London to Sydney
RTT 300, 10 GB file
10 Gbps Connection

26. Our Partners

27. 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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