UnitedLayer's Cloud Infrastructure Accelerates Production Efficiency for a Global Media Company

A top-tier media company producing award-winning feature films, episodic content, and original programming. With over 5,000 employees worldwide, they serve a global audience via theatrical releases and OTT platforms.

Key Challenges

Legacy Infrastructure: On-premises servers could not keep up with the storage and processing demands of 4K/8K video, VFX, and animation projects.
Security & Compliance: The company needed to safeguard unreleased content and personal data, while meeting strict regulations (GDPR, SOC 2, MPA Best Practices, DRM).
Remote Collaboration: Distributed teams struggled with slow file transfers and inconsistent access to large media assets.
Cost Management: High capital and maintenance costs for hardware upgrades and data center operations.

Solutions Delivered

United Private Cloud® Deployment

Migrated all production, post-production, and asset management workflows to United Private Cloud.

Comprehensive Software Support

Enabled seamless use of Adobe Creative Cloud, Avid, Autodesk Maya, Unreal Engine, and other key applications via secure virtual workstations and cloud storage.

Advanced Security & Compliance

Implemented encryption at rest and in transit, multi-factor authentication, and continuous malware scanning. Aligned infrastructure with GDPR, SOC 2, MPA, TPN, and DRM requirements.

Global Collaboration

Provided fast, secure access to assets and projects for teams worldwide, with real-time synchronization and version control.

Scalable, Cost-Efficient Infrastructure

Leveraged pay-as-you-go resources to handle peak workloads and reduce operational expenses.

Result

United Private Cloud® enabled the customer to deliver world-class media content securely and efficiently, fully supporting all leading industry software and compliance requirements.

Accelerated Production: Reduced project turnaround times by 30% through efficient global collaboration and cloud-based workflows.
Regulatory Confidence: Passed all compliance audits; ensured secure handling of sensitive and pre-release content.
Enhanced Security: Achieved zero security breaches and protected intellectual property with industry-leading safeguards.
Reduced Costs: Lowered infrastructure and IT maintenance costs by 25%, freeing up budget for creative investment.
Business Agility: Quickly scaled resources for major releases and live events, supporting innovation and growth in a dynamic industry.