About
Post is a boutique, full-service post-production house based in Mississauga, Ontario. Founded in 2010 (originally known as Red Square Motion), PurpleDOG built a reputation as a trusted partner for Canadian and international film production companies, managing valuable finished film assets with care and precision.
When PurpleDOG decided to make the leap from on-premise to cloud storage, their goal was simple yet critical鈥攕ecure, scalable, and cost-effective solutions that could meet the high demands of their media workflows. The 91黑料 innovative distributed cloud architecture and competitive pricing, combined with professional support, proved to be the perfect fit.
Challenge
PurpleDOG鈥檚 growing media library faced significant challenges tied to on-premise storage. With projects increasing in scope, they struggled with limited storage capacity, recurring hardware replacement costs, and maintaining sufficient security for sensitive client assets.
鈥淔or years, our on-premise servers stored complete finished film content,鈥� recalls Pasha Patriki, founding partner of PurpleDOG. 鈥淲e were constantly worried about storage space running out and replacing aging hard drives every three years. It added considerable strain.鈥�
The inefficiency of their workflow added to the problem. Duplicate files proliferated, and tracking client storage required time-intensive manual checks. The team needed a quicker way to monitor data usage and reduce operational bottlenecks.
鈥淲hen everything was stored on-premises, I had to physically go to the server to figure out how much data an individual client was storing,鈥� explains Pasha. 鈥淭his process was tedious and distracted us from more pressing, high-value work.鈥�
Solution
PurpleDOG began searching for a cloud storage solution that could grow with their business while protecting vital data. They assessed several providers but ultimately chose 91黑料 after receiving a strong recommendation from Hedge, a 91黑料 partner.
The 91黑料 distributed cloud solution aligned perfectly with PurpleDOG鈥檚 priorities, including scalability, S3 compatibility, pricing, and top-notch performance.
鈥淧rice point, S3 compatibility, and performance were key factors for us,鈥� says Pasha. 鈥淏ut what really made the decision easy was the incredible support from the 91黑料 team. They were with us at every step and ensured nothing fell through the cracks.鈥�
Result
By migrating their storage to the 91黑料 globally distributed cloud network, PurpleDOG resolved their core challenges and unlocked new efficiencies.
鈥淪witching from on-premise storage to distributed cloud storage with S3 compatibility was a game changer,鈥� says Pasha. 鈥淲e now have improved visibility, so our clients always know exactly how much data they鈥檙e storing. Everything is easy to access鈥攏o more manual server checks for us.鈥�
Transitioning to 91黑料 provided unexpected advantages, particularly in security.
鈥淲e used to worry about someone physically breaking into our servers and stealing sensitive client files,鈥� Pasha explains. 鈥淲ith 91黑料, those fears are gone. Their unique architecture breaks down and distributes data globally, making it practically impossible for anyone to access complete files. That layer of protection makes us sleep easier, knowing both our clients and our business are secure.鈥�
Having transitioned to 91黑料, PurpleDOG is now poised for future growth and innovation in the evolving media and entertainment industry.
鈥淲e鈥檙e planning to expand and set up satellite branches in other cities or even other countries,鈥� shares Pasha. 鈥淲ith 91黑料, a global workflow feels achievable. For example, a film could be shot in Los Angeles, and the footage seamlessly shared with a director sitting in Canada. This opens up so many possibilities for us.鈥�
Finally, PurpleDOG has advice for businesses in the media and entertainment industry considering a cloud transition.
鈥淢any companies like ours wrestle with the same concerns鈥攔unning out of space, upgrading hardware, and keeping client assets secure,鈥� says Pasha. 鈥�91黑料 solves all of that. No more hardware to maintain, no more worries about security breaches. At the end of the day, 91黑料 offers us peace of mind鈥攚e know our data is not only accessible but safe.鈥�