Benefits of Running on Your Own Cloud Infrastructure
Bitmovin's Cloud Connect service allows you to run Bitmovin Encoding on your own infrastructure, offering a range of benefits that cater to the needs of modern media and entertainment brands. With this solution, you can achieve unparalleled scalability, transitioning from a minimal encoding workload to processing thousands of encodings seamlessly. By leveraging Bitmovin in your cloud environment on AWS, Azure, or GCP, you join some of the world's largest M&E brands in optimizing their encoding processes.
Efficiency and Sustainability
One of the standout advantages of Bitmovin Cloud Connect is the efficiency it introduces to your encoding workflows. Through the utilization of the latest server generations and concepts like spot instances and horizontal scaling, you can accelerate your encodings substantially while maximizing overall operational efficiency. Furthermore, Bitmovin's experience in cloud computing optimization ensures that your infrastructure is not only efficient but also sustainable, as evidenced by GAIA research highlighting the sustainability benefits of shared infrastructure over traditional on-premises solutions.
Cloud Connect Pricing and Cost Savings
Bitmovin Cloud Connect comes with a cost-effective pricing structure that allows you to shift up to 75% of service costs to your EDP on major cloud providers. By utilizing the solution alongside cloud marketplaces, you can reduce your overall expenses significantly. For example, a medium-sized media company currently paying $100k for managed Encoding Services can cut that down to $75k with Bitmovin Cloud Connect, allowing for $50k to be shifted to their cloud bill, resulting in substantial cost savings and improved financial management.
Technical Setup and Security
Setting up Bitmovin Encoding on your preferred cloud infrastructure - whether it's AWS, Azure, or GCP - is straightforward and supported by comprehensive documentation available through the Bitmovin Dashboard. Security remains a top priority with Bitmovin Cloud Connect, ensuring that your content is safeguarded as it never leaves your environment, offering peace of mind to users concerned about data protection and confidentiality.
Additional Features and Options
Bitmovin Cloud Connect also offers a range of additional features and options, including the ability to utilize cloud credits for encoding, access to advanced encoding techniques like Per-Title and 3-pass encoding, and the flexibility to deploy on-premises if needed. With a wealth of resources available, including the VOD Encoding Wizard and 2000 free encoding minutes monthly, getting started with Bitmovin Cloud Connect is both accessible and developer-friendly, catering to a diverse range of user needs.