In today's fast-paced digital world, speed and efficiency are paramount for media professionals who need to process vast quantities of data quickly and securely. Imagine a world where your cloud storage can keep up with your creativity—a world where your files are always at your fingertips, ready to be edited with precision and agility. Welcome to the future of media workflows with Storj and cunoFS.
The game-changing acquisition of cunoFS.
Storj's recent acquisition of PetaGene, the creators of the innovative cunoFS distributed file storage mount client, marks a significant leap forward in the realm of media and entertainment (M&E) storage solutions. Storj’s distributed object storage allows global production teams to efficiently access, upload, download, and edit large media files from one global region of storage. With the acquisition of cunoFS, these capabilities are now enhanced by eliminating the need for S3 gateways and customized interfaces. The benefits of object storage can now be accessed from a local file folder on a desktop.
Key benefits of cunoFS as a local mount to object storage.
- Keep your file formats - cunoFS does not change your files to a proprietary format. Your files remain unchanged and can be accessed without restrictions.
- Get the fastest transfers possible - cunoFS delivers speed through smart access techniques, supporting virtually unlimited storage volumes without compromising editing software responsiveness. You can view the speed benchmarks here.
- Intelligent caching - Traditional cloud solutions often require downloading entire files into cache. cunoFS only stores accessed pieces, allowing faster work with larger files while minimizing bandwidth and data usage.
- Single source of truth - Edit cloud objects directly with cunoFS, ensuring all collaborators work on the same version, eliminating conflicts and maintaining file integrity.
Storj partnered with cunoFS because of the incredible performance and design features that meet the needs of M&E. While cunoFS can be utilized with any object storage service, together with Storj distributed object storage, M&E professionals can support global collaboration without increasing costs.
The value of cunoFS for Storj M&E customers.
According to a survey commissioned by Storj of 500 U.S. and UK-based IT decision-makers in M&E organizations, nearly three-quarters believe film production is increasingly global and moving to the cloud. Storj addresses these challenges with globally distributed cloud storage, enabling seamless global collaboration from filming through post-production and video distribution.
Adding cunoFS enhances Storj's value by enabling users to set up and manage projects faster, without complex configurations or proprietary formats. This democratizes data services, offering increased freedom, flexibility, and speed—ideal for M&E companies seeking to collaborate globally.
Storj customers already recognize the incredible performance and global accessibility of object storage. Adding cunoFS into the mix allows even faster file transfers and eliminates duplicates or revision issues, while saving money on media storage.
See how cunoFS works with Storj.
The integration of cunoFS with Storj enables media professionals to work faster, smarter, and more efficiently. A live demo, presented by Vaughan Wittorff and Dao Liu at IBC 2024, illustrates how quickly and effortlessly cunoFS can be deployed on the Storj distributed network. You can see firsthand how egress is minimized, saving time and money, while enabling seamless file editing directly from cloud storage.
The demo showcases the ease of use and efficiency of this system, highlighting how users can treat cloud storage as an extension of their local file system, without needing to revisit the cunoFS interface post-configuration. This simplicity and accessibility empower users to focus on creativity rather than logistics.
M&E can go global and meet deadlines and budgets.
The fusion of Storj and CunoFS ushers in a new era of cloud storage solutions for media and entertainment professionals. By removing barriers to efficient file access and editing, it empowers creators to work faster and smarter than ever before. This partnership reaffirms Storj's commitment to innovation, providing users with unmatched value, speed, and flexibility.
“Thanks to this acquisition, more customers in sports and news broadcasting, post production, VFX studios and ad agencies can get up and running faster with a drag-and-drop, plug-and-play approach to accessing the benefits of distributed cloud object storage all over the world,” says Vaughan Wittorff, Co-founder and CCO of PetaGene. “We have strong complementary expertise and relationships in AI, genomics, M&E and more, and in terms of growth and market leadership.”
For media professionals ready to revolutionize their workflows, the future is here. Explore the capabilities of Storj and cunoFS today, and discover how this powerful combination can enhance your creative process, streamline your operations, and unlock new opportunities for success in the globally distributed future.
