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// FEATURE // to explore . ( DigeTekS manages numerous Nexsan client deployments across Colorado and Wyoming .) After careful evaluation , DigeTekS recommended the all-flash Nexsan E-Series 18P ( E18P ) storage platform .

“ It ’ s critical that we maintain complete vendor neutrality and choose the ideal solution for each client ’ s individual requirements ,” added Logan Greening , DigeTekS , LLC CTO . “ Of course , we were not surprised , however , when Nexsan climbed to the top of the list . We continue to be very impressed with how the Nexsan architecture moves forward . We were a bit worried about an all-flash system costing too much for a medical practice their size – but Nexsan came in at the right price that fits their budget .”
Along with the ultra-reliability Nexsan is long known for , the Nexsan E18P offered unrivalled price and performance , robust connectivity options ( FC , iSCSI ) for seamless interoperability along with a robust qualified OS support matrix .
The Nexsan E18P sits in an onsite server closet at Wyoming Surgical Associates and is monitored and managed remotely by DigeTekS . For added protection and Disaster Recovery ( DR ), data is replicated back to the DigeTekS data centre via VMware . In case of a failure or cyberbreach , data is also backed up via SEP Software . The Nexsan E18P is so seamless to manage remotely and intuitive that recently when it was necessary to swap a controller , DigeTekS was able to talk Janis through it over the phone .
Endemol Shine North America relies on Nexsan storage solutions for TV show production
Customer overview
Endemol Shine North America delivers worldclass content and compelling storytelling to multiple platforms in the US and across the globe . Endemol Shine North America is part of Endemol Shine Group , the global content creator , producer and distributor with a diverse portfolio of companies that are behind some of the most prominent hit television formats and series in the world .
The challenge
Just a few years ago it was standard to shoot a conventional television show on videotape and work in proxy resolution because editing at high resolution was prohibitive . This offline and then online editing process to conform each episode was labour intensive and required multiple assistant editors over two shifts , along with expensive broadcast decks .
The solution
File-based workflows were just starting to make their way into the industry about eight
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