A leading semiconductor design firm adopted IBM Aspera® to overcome data transfer bottlenecks in its chip design and simulation workflows. With global design teams generating and analyzing terabytes of simulation data daily, the company needed a faster, more reliable, and secure way to share high-performance computing results across distributed sites.

By integrating IBM Aspera® on Cloud into its engineering environment, the company achieved lightning-fast transfer speeds, improved collaboration, and reduced overall simulation cycle time — accelerating innovation across its global semiconductor ecosystem.

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Business challenge

Semiconductor design workflows depend on the rapid movement of large simulation datasets between geographically distributed research teams.

The organization faced several critical challenges:

• Slow file transfers due to network congestion and distance between R&D centers.
• Time delays in collaborative design iterations and multi-region simulation validation.
• Inefficient workflows caused by manual file movement and data duplication.
• Security and compliance concerns around sensitive intellectual property transfer.

The company required a high-speed, secure, and automated data transfer platform to move multi-terabyte workloads between compute clusters, storage systems, and design teams — without impacting performance or risking data loss.

Solution

Partnering with Nexright, the company implemented IBM Aspera® on Cloud, enabling ultra-fast data transfers for global engineering workflows. By leveraging Aspera’s FASP® (Fast, Adaptive, Secure Protocol) technology, data moved hundreds of times faster than traditional transfer methods, regardless of file size, distance, or network conditions.

Solution Highlights:

• IBM Aspera® on Cloud: Unified file transfer, synchronization, and collaboration for global R&D teams.
• FASP® Technology: Achieved near line-speed data transfer for multi-terabyte workloads.
• Centralized Workflow Control: Provided real-time monitoring, automation, and version management for large design files.
• Seamless Integration: Integrated with existing HPC pipelines, cloud storage, and on-premises environments.

Solution components

• IBM Aspera® on Cloud
• IBM Aspera® FASP® Technology
• IBM Cloud Object Storage

Unmatched Data Transfer Speed

IBM Aspera enabled R&D teams to transfer large simulation results across the globe at near line speed, cutting data movement time from hours to minutes.

Workflow Efficiency

Automated file synchronization ensured the latest simulation results were instantly available to all design teams, improving collaboration and reducing rework.

Security and Control

All transfers were encrypted end-to-end, with granular user permissions and detailed audit trails — ensuring protection for valuable intellectual property.

Result

• Reduced data transfer time by 95%, enabling same-day design verification cycles.
• Improved engineering productivity by accelerating collaboration between global R&D centers.
• Secured intellectual property transfers with advanced encryption and authentication.
• Saved hundreds of engineer hours per week by automating data movement across sites.

With IBM Aspera, we’ve eliminated the lag in our global simulation workflows. Large design files that once took hours now transfer in minutes, letting our engineers focus on innovation instead of file movement.

— Director of HPC Operations, Leading Semiconductor Design Firm

A global sports media network transformed its live broadcast production using IBM Aspera® high-speed file transfer technology, enabling remote editing and content delivery during one of the world’s largest sporting events. By adopting IBM Aspera’s accelerated data transfer and security solutions, the network was able to transmit HD and UHD video files between continents within seconds — improving production agility, collaboration, and viewer experience at a fraction of traditional costs.

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Business challenge

Covering international sporting events presents complex logistical challenges for broadcasters:

• Managing massive volumes of high-definition video across global teams.
• Ensuring low-latency file transfer for real-time editing and publishing.
• Maintaining content security and synchronization across multiple time zones.
• Reducing the cost and complexity of on-site editing infrastructure.

The network needed a secure, high-speed data transfer solution capable of moving multi-petabyte video content from international event venues to centralized production hubs for near-instant editing and delivery.

Solution

Working with Nexright, the network implemented IBM Aspera® on Cloud, enabling Edit@Home workflows that supported near-real-time collaboration between production teams located thousands of miles apart.

Solution Highlights:

• High-Speed Transfer: IBM Aspera enabled file transfers at line speed regardless of distance or file size.
• Edit@Home Enablement: Production teams edited footage remotely with minimal delay.
• Data Synchronization: Automated synchronization between event sites and main broadcast centers.
• Security and Reliability: Encrypted transfers with complete visibility and control via Aspera’s dashboard.

Solution components

• IBM Aspera® on Cloud
• IBM Cloud Object Storage

Real-Time Remote Collaboration

Allowed editors, producers, and engineers to access, edit, and share high-resolution video footage within seconds across continents.

High-Speed Data Movement

Delivered consistent transfer speeds, even over high-latency networks, moving multi-petabyte video libraries faster than any traditional file system.

Scalable and Cost-Effective Production

Reduced dependency on local editing infrastructure, minimizing cost while maximizing flexibility for future global events.

Result

• Transferred over 5 petabytes of HD and UHD video between continents.
• Reduced edit turnaround time from hours to under 10 seconds.
• Enabled real-time access for over 40 concurrent editors.
• Cut operational costs by more than 30% compared to previous production models.

With IBM Aspera, we could move massive video files across the globe within seconds, enabling editors to collaborate in real time. It completely changed how we manage live event production.

— Head of Broadcast Operations, Global Sports Network