Prime Focus has announced that it is using Aspera’s fasp transport technology for fast secure and reliable digital file sharing across three continents. A global visual entertainment company with 17 facilities in India the United Kingdom and North America Prime Focus relies on Aspera software to enable global production of rich media content for film broadcast online media and gaming industries. Key film credits for the company include Bond 22: Quantum of Solace GI Joe: The Rise of the Cobra and Ghajini. “Having looked around at competing file transfer technology providers we decided that Aspera was the best fit for our company ” says Ramki Sankaranarayanan president & CEO of Prime Focus. “The technology and knowledge they demonstrated is second to none and they’re willing to really get under the skin of our company.” Prime Focus provides customers with CLEAR a Web-based media asset and workflow management platform which offers the flexibility to share and manage content globally in a secure manner. The Aspera software is now embedded within the CLEAR platform for added security speed and end-to-end visibility and management of file transfers across Prime Focus’ facilities in India the U.K. and North America – in addition to key customer and partner sites. “Prime Focus exemplifies how fast the media and entertainment industry is evolving as global production is becoming the norm and companies are using the Internet and their IP networks to collaborate share content in real-time and support new business opportunities ” says Michelle Munson president and co-founder of Aspera. “We are honored that Aspera was selected as the core file transfer technology for this innovative global media platform and we look forward to closely working with the Prime Focus team in India’s rapidly burgeoning media market and across the globe as we move forward.”
