Optimize Content Access for Remote Teams

As companies tap the global talent pool, the effect of distance on team members extends beyond physical separation. As distances grow, network latency increases, exponentially slowing standard internet transfers. This latency also increases the likelihood of file corruption resulting in delays from the need to resend files.

Inconsistent internet quality can strain remote teams, impacting deadlines and testing patience due to fluctuating speeds and frequent transfer interruptions. Network disruptions often require manual monitoring and restarts, distracting staff from their primary tasks and reducing overall efficiency.

With managing distributed teams, significant operational challenges arise, particularly in onboarding and offboarding users, tracking activities, and handling permissions. Traditional tools often place the burden on IT departments, leading to inefficiencies, slowed operations, and bottlenecks. These additional workloads can overwhelm IT teams with routine tasks that divert attention from more critical issues.

Work-from-home presents significant security concerns for media companies, especially when transferring files. Encrypting data in transit is crucial to prevent unauthorized access, as home networks are often less secure than in-office setups. Using consumer-grade file-sharing services can lead to a loss of control over sensitive content, as these services often move files from customer storage to their own. Additionally, weak authentication practices can increase the risk of unauthorized access.

Remote users spending time to send and download media solely to preview, verify or use a portion of a file waste valuable time, delaying workflows and reducing the time available for content creation, especially under tight deadlines. Cloud downloads that turn out to be incorrect are even costlier, incurring egress charges that further hinder productivity and significantly diminish the benefits of remote work.

When partners, freelancers and remote teams each have their own methods and control for moving content, it can result in chaos and lead to a shadow IT environment. This fragmentation hinders the ability to manage access, centralize notifications and track chain-of-custody reports. As a result, IT faces increased support issues, complex problem-solving and higher costs, compromising the security and efficiency of the entire ecosystem