Revolutionizing cDVR – slash cDVR operational costs

Meir Lehrer

Meir Lehrer

Synamedia Senior Director, Storage & Processing, Product Management

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The surging demand for on-demand video content has propelled the popularity of cloud-based digital video recording (cDVR) solutions among both consumers expecting to record their favorite content and service providers offering as a value-add and monetizable service. However, scaling these cDVR services to meet increasing demand while managing costs can be a daunting task. Synamedia, in collaboration with Amazon Web Services (AWS), has risen to this challenge by delivering an efficient, cost-effective cDVR solution that addresses the economic, technical, and operational complexities associated with cloud DVR deployments.

Cost reduction driving cDVR growth:

Traditional cDVR solutions entail significant upfront hardware costs, limiting scalability and flexibility. Synamedia’s cDVR solution leverages cloud infrastructure and services, allowing operators to dynamically scale their services to meet demand. By optimizing costs through innovative storage tiering and intelligent data transfer, Synamedia has helped operators reduce their total cost of ownership (TCO) by up to 95%, without latency trade-off.

Simplicity is the smartest strategy:

Synamedia’s cDVR solution prioritizes technical simplicity, facilitating easy deployment and management. By utilizing AWS storage services and Synamedia’s video technology expertise, operators can seamlessly scale their cDVR services while minimizing operational complexities. The solution’s intelligent data transfer algorithms optimize performance while reducing network bandwidth and API costs. Despite its advanced features, Synamedia’s cDVR solution is user-friendly and requires minimal technical expertise to operate effectively.

Innovation for cost and resource savings:

Synamedia’s innovative approach to cDVR optimization includes groundbreaking cost-saving measures. By leveraging multiple Amazon S3 storage classes and intelligent storage tiering, Synamedia reduces storage costs while ensuring optimal performance. Additionally, the solution’s intelligent data transfer algorithms minimize network bandwidth and API costs, further enhancing cost efficiency. Needless to say, the cloud deployment reduces footprint and all costs associated with having an extra physical datacenter.

Proven success at Telia:

Telia Norway‘s adoption of Synamedia’s cDVR technology demonstrates its field-proven success and transformative impact. By deploying Synamedia’s cDVR solution, Telia Norway slashed its cloud operational costs by up to 95%, making cloud DVR services more accessible and affordable for the operator and, therefore, passing savings to users. This proven success underscores the reliability and effectiveness of Synamedia’s cDVR solution.

In summary, Synamedia’s cloud-based digital video recording solution represents a transformative advancement in the realm of cDVR services, offering unmatched economic benefits, technical simplicity, and innovative cost-saving features. Through collaboration with AWS and harnessing Synamedia’s expertise, operators can realize significant cost savings and operational efficiencies while delivering exceptional value to consumers. As Telia Norway’s success demonstrates, Synamedia’s cDVR technology has proven its reliability and effectiveness, paving the way for widespread adoption and continued innovation in the industry.

About the Author

Meir Lehrer is responsible for the Storage and Processing market segment for Synamedia’s Product Management organization. In this role he oversees the business side of Cloud DVR, Timeshift TV, VOD, OTT and non-OTT Video Processing and Video Compression from a product perspective. Prior to joining Synamedia, Meir was VP, Portfolio Development, at MediaKind (formerly, “Ericsson Media Solutions”) where he drove Sales Enablement and bridged between global sales teams and Product Management.

He also served as U.S. Cable Sales Account Manager for Ericsson at one of its premier MSO accounts in the U.S. market for all video sales. Before joining Ericsson, Meir also served as VP Telecom Sales at Adams Cable Equipment, VP International Sales at ETI Software Solutions, and spent the first 13 years of his media career with NDS in a variety of roles from Director of CAS R&D to VP U.S. Technical Sales & Partnership Program.

Meir Lehrer holds a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from Bowling Green State University and is based out of Israel.

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