Counting the Savings: Scalstrm’s Cost-Efficiency & Performance in Action

In the rapidly evolving landscape of streaming technology, selecting the right packager solution can be a game-changer. The Scalstrm’s streaming packager distinguishes itself in three critical dimensions:

Performance, Ease of Operations, and Deployment Flexibility

In this article, we focus on the first dimension – Performance. Scalstrm, driven by our dedication to optimizing performance, ensures top-tier content delivery and presents a cost-efficient and sustainable approach to set a new industry standard. With the video delivery ecosystem trying to balance sustainability while achieving the highest maximum performance at a reasonable cost, Scalstrm’s solution empowers your operations, helping you achieve both streaming excellence and sustainability while being cost-efficient.

Choose Sustainable Performance

Our solution goes beyond throwing together a few open-source components; it’s a well-thought-out system designed from the ground up to deliver next-level performance. This approach is essential for achieving the exceptional performance levels that Scalstrm offers. But why is performance such a critical factor for your operations? The answer lies in its unique ability to seamlessly merge the best of both worlds – reducing your environmental footprint (with substantial cost savings in tow) and delivering outstanding performance.

In the end, this approach not only caters to the desires of modern-day users who seek a sense of environmental responsibility from their service providers but also ensures the contentment of your CFO and streamlines your budget planning, making it more straightforward and efficient.

The future of Sustainability & Cost Efficiency

Scalstrm’s streaming packager solution is a testament to our commitment to a sustainable and cost-efficient future. By significantly reducing energy consumption and carbon emissions, we’re not just addressing the demands of a performance-driven industry; we’re ushering in a new era of conscientious video delivery. Our innovative approach cuts operational costs and contributes to a greener, more environmentally responsible world. With Scalstrm, your business can achieve unparalleled performance while positively impacting the bottom line and our planet, making it the ultimate choice for sustainability and cost efficiency in the ever-evolving streaming landscape.

Let’s talk real numbers

You don’t have to trust our word, so let us draw upon an example from a prominent player in the streaming industry.

Before Scalstrm’s packager, their system relied on an impressive array of nearly 50 servers, each boasting respectable configurations. However, after implementing Scalstrm’s solution, the system reached remarkable efficiency, accomplishing its tasks with just 8 servers. It’s worth noting that, factoring in redundancy, this streamlined setup could have functioned with as few as 2 servers. The client chose to opt for a more comprehensive redundancy setup, both internally and between sites.

But how do these changes translate to actual savings and cost-efficiency?

• Each server consumes approximately 400 W of continuous average power.
• The cost per configured server, conservatively estimated, is approximately $5,000.
• Internal IT department invoicing to the business unit amounts to around $200 per year.
• Cooling all servers in a typical server room incurs at least the same power consumption as the servers themselves per server.
• Considering an average cost per kWh, including transmission, of 15 cents per kWh, accounting for the ongoing energy crisis that might lead to significantly higher costs.

Power Consumption Savings: Approximately 150,000 kWh per year, which is equivalent to the energy consumption of 15 typical households in Northern Europe. This translates to a minimum annual savings of $22,500.

Server Cost Savings: Estimated at approximately $33,000 per year, taking into account an average server lifespan of 6 years.

Internal IT Department Hosting and Support Costs (potentially higher if using external partners): Approximately $8,500 per year.

In total, conservatively estimated savings with Scalstrm amount to a substantial $86,500 per year, solely on hardware costs. And it’s worth noting that these calculations do not even include expenses related to costly and power-hungry switches or the operational complexities associated with managing and configuring a system comprising 1-2 full-size rack cabinets filled with hardware.

This example highlights the importance of considering and implementing cutting-edge solutions like Scalstrm’s, not only for their immediate economic benefits but also for their capacity to address pressing environmental concerns. The Scalstrm packager can boost your sustainability, strengthen your financial well-being, and elevate your performance. The impact is clear: Scalstrm’s solution is a bridge to a more efficient, eco-conscious, and high-performance future in the world of streaming and beyond.

Explore the numbers

We’d love for you to try out our Excel sheet, which lets you plug in your numbers to see how much you could save and improve your environmental reporting. The number of channels you serve your customers is a big factor in these calculations, and just so you know, Scalstrm can handle up to 650 channels per server.

Give the sheet a go, and don’t hesitate to ask if you need help. Feel free to use the spreadsheet, and if you need a hand with anything, don’t hesitate to get in touch. We’re also happy to share more examples of the Ease of Operations and Deployment Flexibility we provide.