resolution, Inc. Integrates Maximum Throughput Sledgehammer and Fujitsu XG 10-Gigabit...

resolution, Inc. Integrates Maximum Throughput Sledgehammer and Fujitsu XG
10-Gigabit Ethernet Backbone for Hi-Def Production
Fujitsu and Maximum Throughput Enhance High-Definition Post Production
Capabilities

MONTREAL and SUNNYVALE, Calif., Jan. 15 /PRNewswire/ -- The transition
from Standard Definition to High-Definition (HD) media production requires a
network upgrade to edit HD content in real-time. Traditional 1-Gigabit
networks do not have the necessary bandwidth to move large HD video files in a
timely manner. A subsidiary of Union Editorial, LLC, resolution, Inc., has
built a 10-Gigabit Ethernet backbone to produce HD television commercials,
music videos, film trailers, promos and montages at its production facility in
Los Angeles, CA. Technology from Maximum Throughput Inc. (Max-T), developers
of ultra high performance software-based solutions for networked storage
infrastructure, and a 10-Gigabit Ethernet switch from Fujitsu Computer
Products of America, Inc. are being used by resolution.
"We faced some real challenges in deciding how to evolve our network and
shared storage capabilities in order to deal with the huge increase in image
sizes when moving to an HD capable layout. We looked at a lot of options, but
the Sledgehammer proved to be the absolute best choice for us, especially when
coupled with the Fujitsu 10GbE switch. We're now able to move uncompressed
HD video in real-time," said Todd Iorio, president, resolution.
Sledgehammer is Max-T's shared storage solution designed specifically for
the post-production and broadcast markets. It is one of the world's fastest
network attached storage (NAS) systems, and is also concurrently a dual stream
capable HD digital disk recorder (DDR). Video-based material can be digitized
to, played back, or recorded out from the system even while it continues to
serve the stored content as file-based image and audio sequences. The Fujitsu
XG700 10GbE switch is an integral part of this 10GbE network due to its ultra
low-latency, an absolute requirement when moving HD video.
"Moving large HD media files in real time is a daunting task. There are
various approaches to this problem but the one consistent requirement is that
transferring large files demands increased network throughput," said Vic
Herring, senior director of new products, Fujitsu Computer Products of
America, Inc. "The Fujitsu XG series' link aggregation, ultra low latency,
IGMP snooping and port security capabilities are ideally suited for
resolution's requirement that data arrives quickly and predictably for
real-time HD production."
John Miller, vice president of worldwide sales, Max-T states, "In this new
digital era where numerous facilities are transitioning to HD, it is critical
that our company is able to meet the many demanding industry requirements.
We're extremely pleased that Sledgehammer was chosen by resolution amongst the
many technology choices available."
About resolution
A high-end picture and audio finishing company based in Los Angeles, CA,
resolution (http://www.resolutionla.com) is a top-tier talent working in a
relaxed and creative environment, providing visual effects, design, and mix
for commercials, music videos, and film.
About Maximum Throughput
Maximum Throughput Inc. (http://www.max-t.com) is a media management tool
developer and networked storage provider. Max-T's media aware storage
solutions deliver extremely high performance over commodity networks, using
smart software that runs on industry standard hardware. Software-based, media
management tools are tightly integrated within the product line, delivering
enriched functionality in a single, versatile solution. Having pioneered the
development of shared storage solutions that can be simultaneously accessed
over both data and video networks, Max-T offers products with unparalleled
performance, capacity management, and capacity availability, as well as having
the lowest total cost-of-ownership in their class.
About Fujitsu
Fujitsu is a leading provider of customer-focused IT and communications
solutions for the global marketplace. Pace-setting device technologies, highly
reliable computing and communications products, and a worldwide corps of
systems and services experts uniquely position Fujitsu to deliver
comprehensive solutions that open up infinite possibilities for its customers'
success. Headquartered in Tokyo, Fujitsu Limited (TSE: 6702) reported
consolidated revenues of 5.1 trillion yen (US$43.2 billion) for the fiscal
year ending March 31, 2007. See http://www.fujitsu.com for further
information.
About Fujitsu Computer Products of America, Inc.
Fujitsu Computer Products of America, Inc. conducts engineering and
marketing activities in Sunnyvale, CA and sales operations throughout the
United States. Fujitsu Computer Products of America currently offers products
and services including scanners and scanner maintenance, hard disk drives,
palm vein recognition technology and 10Gb Ethernet switches. Fujitsu Computer
Products of America is located at 1255 East Arques Avenue, Sunnyvale, CA,
94085. For more information about Fujitsu products and services, call us at
800-626-4686 or 408-746-7000. For more information, please see:
http://us.fujitsu.com/fcpa.
(C) 2008 Maximum Throughput Inc., all rights reserved. Maximum Throughput
and the Maximum Throughput logo are registered trademarks and Sledgehammer
NAS, Sledgehammer SD!O, Sledgehammer HD!O, Sledgehammer SOS, Xstoner,
MAXmedia, MAXmin, and Chisel are trademarks of Maximum Throughput Inc. in the
U.S., Canada, and other countries. All other brands or products are trademarks
or registered trademarks of their respective holders.
Copyright 2008 Fujitsu Computer Products of America, Inc. All rights
reserved. Fujitsu and the Fujitsu logo are registered trademarks and The
Possibilities are Infinite is a trademark of Fujitsu Ltd. All other trademarks
are the property of their respective owners. Statements herein are based on
normal operating conditions and are not intended to create any implied
warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. Fujitsu
Computer Products of America, Inc. reserves the right to modify at any time
without notice these statements, our services, products, and their warranty
and performance specifications.
Ayumi Sakoda Katie Watson
Fujitsu Computer Products of America, Inc. Voce Communications, Inc.
408/746-7297 415/848-2589
asakoda@us.fujitsu.com kwatson@vocecomm.com

John Miller
Maximum Throughput Inc.
978/946-9408
jmiller@max-t.com

SOURCE Fujitsu Computer Products of America, Inc.

Ayumi Sakoda of Fujitsu Computer Products of America, Inc., +1-408-746-7297,
asakoda@us.fujitsu.com; or Katie Watson of Voce Communications, Inc.,
+1-415-848-2589, kwatson@vocecomm.com, for Fujitsu Computer Products of
America, Inc.; or John Miller of Maximum Throughput Inc., +1-978-946-9408,
jmiller@max-t.com