by Tyrell | Feb 3, 2025 | Blog
Tyrell empowers media professionals with cutting-edge solutions like cunoFS. In this blog, MD Bryan Malone explains how cunoFS revolutionises collaborative editing by bridging the gap between on-premise speed and cloud efficiency. Solving many of the challenges creative teams face.
What is cunoFS?
BM: cunoFS is the latest advancement in enabling fast and secure collaboration for editorial teams worldwide. It allows your preferred NLE (Non-Linear Editor), such as Adobe Premiere Pro or DaVinci Resolve, to access the largest, most cost-effective shared storage pool on the planet while providing on premise level performance.
Why should media professionals use cunoFS?
BM: cunoFS liberates the creative process from the traditional limitations of local hardware, networks, storage capacity, and network complexities. cunoFS enables productions to collaborate seamlessly without needing to move, manage, or download content. You pay only for the storage you use, not for potential capacity. Enabling users to work together from anywhere, on any type of computer.
How does cunoFS work?
BM: Cloud storage offers significant cost savings over traditional on premise storage. cunoFS allows macOS, Windows, and Linux workstations to seamlessly access cloud storage with local drive performance. Users simply log into the cunoFS client, mount the storage, open their NLE, and begin working. Files uploaded through cunoFS are immediately available to all users—no hassle, no complications. As well as being OS agnostic, cunoFS is as happy on a physical on premise workstation as it is running on a virtualised cloud computing platform like Tyrell Cloud, allowing both to utilise the same storage without complicated file sharing or network orchestration.
How is cunoFS different?
BM: cunoFS interfaces very tightly with the operating system, resulting in highly optimised storage performance. Unlike other similar applications, cunoFS leaves the asset complete, exactly as created by the NLE. This allows other technologies, such as SaaS platforms or archives, to also use the asset without any compatibility issues. This “no scrambling” design was a core principle of cunoFS, ensuring uncomplicated and unconditional access to your data.
cunoFS uses intelligent fetching and pre-fetching mechanisms to minimise egress costs, latency, and API calls. It doesn’t require downloading an entire asset; when a cursor is placed on the timeline, it requests only the necessary video frames. This makes editing much more responsive and keeps egress costs under control.
Originally developed for the life sciences sector, where data security is paramount, cunoFS adds POSIX Access Control metadata to assets, enabling granular object-level access control and enhancing enterprise security. It also utilises cloud storage IAM (Identity Access Management) control, deployable on a user-by-user basis, with user access based on cloud security keys. SSO and specific folder permissions are planned for Q2 2025-so watch this space!
How does cunoFS work with different cloud storage providers, and what makes Storj a particularly good choice?
BM: The cunoFS client is compatible with any public or private object storage provider, and it can even access storage on multiple vendors simultaneously, providing you with maximum workflow and commercial flexibility.
When paired with Storj, the powerful technology of cunoFS becomes an incredible workflow opportunity. Storj is 90% cheaper than the largest cloud providers, greener than any provider, and, most importantly, regionless—a file stored on Storj is instantly available worldwide. A user uploading a file in LA using cunoFS and Storj makes it immediately available for editing by a user in London. Cheaper, faster—a powerful combination!
Storj has turned the world of cloud storage on its head. Find out more by reading our recent Storj blog or attend our upcoming cunoFS and Storj webinar. Click here to find out more and register.
Bryan Malone
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by Tyrell | Jan 22, 2025 | Blog
Learn how decentralised storage can revolutionise your media workflows. In this Q&A, Dan Muchmore, Sales & Marketing Director at Tyrell, shares his insights on the benefits of Storj, a game-changing decentralised storage platform.
Q: What initially drew Tyrell to Storj as a potential technology partner?
Dan: At Tyrell, we're always on the lookout for innovative solutions that truly benefit our customers, particularly in the cloud. I have to say, when the Storj team shared their vision with us, it was incredibly exciting. They offer something truly special: a powerful trifecta of significant cost savings, advanced technology, and a strong focus on sustainability. It's a combination you simply won't find anywhere else.
Q: Can you offer more detail into the commercial benefits Storj offer?
Dan: Storj delivers a jaw-dropping cost advantage, slashing costs by up to 90% compared to traditional cloud object storage like AWS S3. By leveraging the underutilised capacity of tens of thousands of object storage nodes worldwide through a beneficial commercial scheme, Storj provides major savings for both short-term cloud workflows, directly impacting a production's bottom line, and offering huge long-term savings for archives.
Q: One of Storj's key differentiators is its lack of regional lock-in. How does this benefit users in terms of data accessibility, redundancy, and the ability to collaborate remotely?
Dan: With traditional cloud providers, you're often tied to specific data centres or Availability Zones. This can become a real headache—not only can it be expensive, but it also means juggling complex management across different locations. Storj takes a different approach. It splits your data into secure, independent segments and spreads them across a vast global network of storage nodes. This distributed design gives you some fantastic advantages.
One key benefit is accessibility: when you need your data, Storj finds the closest access point on the network, ensuring fast and consistent retrieval no matter where you are. With over 20,000 storage locations, compared to the 100+ data centres of traditional providers, this makes a huge difference. Furthermore, redundancy is built in, giving you peace of mind. No extra engineering or complicated setups are needed, and because only a small portion of the data segments is required to rebuild your files, data loss becomes incredibly unlikely.
Storj also truly simplifies remote collaboration. Need to collaborate with someone across the globe? No problem. A file uploaded in LA, for example, can be edited in real-time by someone in London, significantly cutting costs and streamlining your workflow.
Q: What are the green benefits of Storj and how do they benefit customers?
Dan: Whether you're a large corporation or a small TV production company, we all know that reducing our carbon footprint and embracing sustainability is a big priority these days. One of the biggest environmental impacts of data storage, including the distributed cloud, comes from manufacturing the storage hardware itself. Storj tackles this problem in a smart way:
No Extra Energy Use: Since Storj uses existing storage drives that are already running, it doesn't add any extra energy consumption.
No Added Cooling Emissions: Because the drives are already in operation, Storj doesn't create any additional cooling emissions.
Less Demand for New Hardware: This means fewer resources need to be mined to create new drives, servers, and data centres. The storage capacity is already there—we simply put it to good use.
By using Storj in your post production or archive workflow, you can immediately boost your sustainability efforts and contribute to your albert certification. In fact, you can reduce your carbon intensity by a significant 83% compared to using on-premise storage or other cloud providers.
Q: How can customers get started with Storj?
Dan: The Tyrell team is happy to discuss your specific needs and workflows. Contact us sales@tyrellcct.com or call 0207 148 6201 or +353 (1) 888 1118. Alternatively, you can sign up directly at https://www.storj.io/signup?partner=tyrell
Dan Muchmore
by Tyrell | Dec 4, 2024 | Blog
In today’s fast-paced media landscape, productions need to be agile, efficient, and cost-effective. Traditional infrastructure models can often fall short, presenting challenges when scaling resources, managing costs, and ensuring business continuity.
Tyrell, in partnership with ERA, offers enterprise-grade hosted storage solutions, including Avid NEXIS or EditShare EFS, to address these challenges, with flexible plans starting from just £541/€656 per month. These solutions empower media organizations to focus on creativity while we handle the technical complexities.
Your OpEx alternative to traditional post production infrastructure
In today’s demanding post production landscape, staying ahead of the curve requires agility and financial efficiency. Choosing a long-term technical strategy and supporting a changing workforce in an uncertain commercial climate is especially challenging.
Tyrell, a leader in media technology solutions, and ERA, a provider of enterprise-grade hosted infrastructure, have joined forces to offer a powerful answer to your needs.
AVID NEXIS or EditShare EFS – Monthly, Annually Your Choice
- Powered by ERA infrastructure: Leverage a robust, hosted enterprise grade network and editorial infrastructure managed by ERA’s experts.
- Flexible storage options: Choose from industry-leading storage solutions- EditShare EFS or Avid NEXIS, seamlessly integrated by Tyrell.
- Scalable workstations: Easily scale your workstation capacity up or down as required by your production cycles, all expertly managed by Tyrell.
- Remote collaboration with HP Anywhere: Empower your team to collaborate and access projects from anywhere with HP Anywhere solutions, expertly maintained by Tyrell.
- Business continuity for peace of mind: Protect your valuable work with optional business continuity solutions designed by Tyrell, ensuring continuity for both ongoing and temporary productions.
Your hassle-free solution for temporary projects
Traditional temporary hire models waste time and resources. Manhandling equipment, network integration, and decommissioning can be cumbersome and inefficient. Staying ahead of the curve requires agility and financial efficiency.
Tyrell, a leader in media technology solutions, and ERA, a provider of enterprise-grade hosted infrastructure, have joined forces to offer a powerful answer to your needs.
AVID NEXIS or EditShare EFS – Monthly, Annually Your Choice
- Hire without headaches: Quick turnaround times and instant availability ensure you can focus on projects, not logistics.
- No kit on site: Eliminate the need for on-site hardware setup and infrastructure requirements.
- Remote access: Work seamlessly from anywhere with instant remote access to your editing environment.
- Remote collaboration with HP Anywhere: Empower your team to collaborate and access projects from anywhere with HP Anywhere solutions, expertly maintained by Tyrell.
- Scalable workstations: Easily scale your workstation capacity up or down as required by your production cycles, all expertly managed by Tyrell
- Cost-effective: Tyrell’s cloud-based solutions make temporary hiring smarter and more affordable.
Disaster Recovery without breaking the bank
Having a robust disaster recovery (DR) solution is not a nice to have, it’s critical. You need to ensure that an incident doesn’t grind your business to a halt. But building a dedicated DR site can be expensive and impractical. That’s where we come in.
Tyrell, a leader in media technology solutions, and ERA, a provider of enterprise-grade hosted infrastructure, have joined forces to offer a powerful answer to your needs.
AVID NEXIS or EditShare EFS – Monthly, Annually Your Choice
- OpEx alternative: Pay for what you use, eliminating large capital expenditures for DR infrastructure.
- Flexible storage options: Choose from industry-leading storage solutions- Avid NEXIS or EditShare EFS, seamlessly integrated by Tyrell.
- Full/partial replication: Replicate all or a portion of your content to the same reliable infrastructure you use daily.
- Remote editing: Support remote editing teams in case of facility access issues.
- Reduced footprint: No need for additional physical space for DR infrastructure.
Invest in peace of mind with prices starting from an incredibly affordable £541/€656 per month.
T&C’s apply, contact the Tyrell team to find out more.
Email sales@tyrellcct.com or call 0207 148 6201 or +353 (1) 888 1118.
by Tyrell | Dec 3, 2024 | News
Additional EditShare capacity for long-time user
Boston, MA – 2nd December 2024, EditShare, the technology leader that enables storytellers to create and manage collaborative workflows at every stage from storyboard to screen, has expanded Inflight Dublin’s storage capacity by adding further high-powered EFS nodes. The new appliances, supplied through EditShare’s channel partner Tyrell, provide an additional half petabyte of capacity to the company’s infrastructure.
Inflight Dublin has been a market leader in providing content for Inflight Entertainment (IFE) for 40 years. Many airlines worldwide now rely on it for packages of movies, television shows and games tailored to the needs of their passengers. EditShare has provided its content library and management facilities since 2011.
“We curate and package everything that is needed for IFE: video, audio, subtitles and metadata,” said Pat Nolan, Director of IT and Information Security for Inflight Dublin. “We need agility to combine content with the right audio and subtitle languages, in the right formats for the IFE equipment on the client’s planes, quickly, accurately and securely.”
Pat Nolan, Director of IT and Information Security, Inflight Dublin
Inflight utilises a tiered content storage strategy to optimise its production and archiving processes. This strategy includes EFS
production storage, EFS nearline storage, and long-term archival solutions.
EFS production nodes deliver high-performance storage for fast content creation, EFS nearline storage, serves as an intermediate parking storage solution. Upon project completion and delivery, all content is securely archived using EditShare ARK.
Content flows and access are managed through EditShare FLOW software, which also provides the integration point for Inflight Dublin’s in-house developed software tools for automatically creating deliverables. Embedded in FLOW is EditShare Guardian, for comprehensive analytics and audit trailing, and combined with EditShare’s inherent security, provides assurance to the very high standards demanded by the company’s suppliers, which include major movie and television studios.
“As Infight’s long-term partner, we understand the critical role workflow and security plays in its business and the demanding needs of the airlines it serves,” said Stephen Murnane, Account Manager, Tyrell. “By providing additional EditShare EFS storage, Inflight Dublin can ensure a seamless IFE experience for passengers worldwide.”
“Content is a fundamental part of Inflight Dublin’s operations,” said Tara Montford, Co-Founder and EVP Sales at EditShare. “Its suppliers need to be certain that their intellectual property is protected; its customers need to know that the passengers on their planes will be delighted by the IFE experience, not disappointed or frustrated.”
“EditShare is the core of the operation,” he continued. “It is much more than very reliable storage: the FLOW software provides the functionality Inflight Dublin needs, the interconnectivity for its workflow, and provides the security and traceability to completely protect the media.”
About EditShare
EditShare is an Emmy Award-winning technology leader, supporting storytellers through collaborative media workflows across on-premise, cloud and hybrid architectures. It offers scalable storage and collaboration for media businesses at every stage of the video production process from storyboarding to screening.
The software is inherently open, encouraging workflow collaboration, third-party integrations and content sharing across the entire production chain. EditShare delivers high performance and high availability, meticulously engineered to meet the specialized demands of media storage, management, and delivery across various industries, including corporate communications, sports broadcasting, and more. The comprehensive offering covers multi-level content storage for production and post, along with innovative asset and workflow management software, plus specialized and highly valued tools for content review and distribution, the creation of customized and branded pitch reels, and secure preview of high-value pre-release content.
About Tyrell
For 24 years Tyrell has been providing video, audio, graphics and storage solutions to the Irish and UK broadcast, post, production, corporate and education markets. In this time, we have become the leading provider of technology and service solutions both on-premise and in the cloud. Tyrell has an excellent understanding of the fast pace and unique pressures facing the media and entertainment industry; developing solutions for complex workflows. Allowing our clients to concentrate on the creative process and business development. From our two locations we offer a comprehensive range of professional services from consultancy to system design and integration, technical support and maintenance.
About Inflight Dublin
Inflight Dublin is a leading provider of Inflight Entertainment and connectivity solutions. With a focus on innovation and quality, we offer a wide range of services including content provision, wireless streaming, and more. Our solutions are designed to enhance the passenger experience, providing airlines with the tools to deliver exceptional Inflight Entertainment.
For more information on Inflight Dublin please visit www.inflightdublin.com
To learn more about EditShare EFS and how it can benefit your media production workflow contact our team of experts: sales@tyrellcct.com or call 0207 148 6201 or +353 (1) 888 1118.
by Tyrell | Nov 11, 2024 | Cloud, News, Storage
Tyrell and Storj Advance the Media & Broadcast Entertainment Tech Stack, Producing Results with Distributed Cloud Innovation
Atlanta, GA, November 11, 2024 — Today Storj and Tyrell announce a growing partnership taking media and entertainment to new heights through the distributed cloud. Tyrell’s commitment is to make media simple. They are a global technology distributor delivering leading solutions for broadcast, television production and live performance. Their focus is not just as a supplier, but as a partner in producing results and supporting future success.
Customers in the UK and Ireland rely on Tyrell to deliver the best solutions to ever-changing needs from streaming, encoding and file transfers to graphics, VFX and OTT video workflow services. “Storj is proud to collaborate with Tyrell to deliver transformative solutions for production, post-production, broadcast and more. The best testament to this is the enthusiasm of Tyrell’s customers for what Storj delivers in efficiency, performance and global workflows that are unprecedented in ease of use and transfer speed,” said Colby Winegar, CEO, Storj.
“Storj has broken the mould in cloud services. It’s rare that a technology comes along that allows you to see things differently, and that’s exactly what Storj has done. The workflow options that are now possible because of the Storj architecture, are resulting in a real shift in how media post-production can happen. Making the world smaller and greener- we’re thrilled to be part of the Storj story,” said Dan Muchmore, Sales & Marketing Director, Tyrell.
He added, “Storj offers substantial cost savings compared to major cloud providers like AWS and Microsoft Azure, making it perfect for workflows where collaborators are located around the world. Unlike traditional providers, with Storj there’s no regional lock-in. Once files are distributed, they’re instantly accessible worldwide and users can access them from their desktops as files.”
Together Tyrell and Storj are advancing distributed cloud solutions to accelerate the future of the media and entertainment industry. Storj increases the value of existing media workflow investments, making them faster, more global and more sustainable by leveraging spare storage space and GPUs available around the world, and bringing high-performance storage and compute to the edge to be accessed anywhere, anytime. Storj also helps businesses reduce the carbon footprint of storing and distributing data more efficiently.
Storj has built the largest DePIN (Decentralized Physical Infrastructure) platform in the world. It is rapidly expanding due to strategic partnerships with forward-thinking companies like Tyrell.
About Storj
Storj is redefining the cloud to advance the future of data—sustainably and economically. Storj leverages the vast global supply of spare resources to deliver services with better security, durability and performance. Experience up to 90% lower costs and carbon reduction with Storj.
About Tyrell
For 24 years Tyrell has been providing video, audio, graphics and storage solutions to the Irish and UK broadcast, post, production, corporate and education markets. In this time, we have become the leading provider of technology and service solutions both on-premise and in the cloud. Tyrell has an excellent understanding of the fast pace and unique pressures facing the media and entertainment industry; developing solutions for complex workflows. Allowing our clients to concentrate on the creative process and business development. From our two locations we offer a comprehensive range of professional services from consultancy to system design and integration, technical support and maintenance.
To learn more about Storj and how it can benefit your media production workflow contact our team of experts: sales@tyrellcct.com or call 0207 148 6201 or +353 (1) 888 1118.
