Revolutionizing Remote Broadcast Workflows with IBM Aspera
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.
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