Media processing at scale demands speed, efficiency, and adaptability—and Scalstrm is delivering exactly that. At NAB Show 2025, we are partnering with Akamai and NETINT to push the performance boundaries of Just-In-Time (JIT) transcoding.
Building on the Akamai Connected Cloud using NETINT VPUs (Video Processing Units), and Scalstrm’s advanced JIT media processing application, we are establishing a new performance and operational cost benchmark. The NAB 2025 showcase will reveal the performance gap between JIT transcoding on NETINT vs. traditional CPU processing—a critical comparison for companies looking to cut costs, reduce power consumption, and optimize media delivery.
Redefining Media Processing with Just-In-Time Transcoding
At Scalstrm, we are setting a new industry standard for Just-In-Time (JIT) transcoding, delivering unparalleled efficiency, flexibility, and scalability for VOD workflows. Our media processing technology eliminates the inefficiencies of pre-transcoding, ensuring content is delivered in the right format only when needed—drastically reducing storage, processing costs, and latency.
“The future of streaming isn’t just about delivering content—it’s about doing it smarter, faster, and more efficiently. At Scalstrm, we are redefining media processing with Just-In-Time transcoding, eliminating wasteful workflows and enabling a more agile, cost-effective approach.”
– Patrik Alm, Co-Founder of Scalstrm
As an Akamai Qualified Compute Partner (QCP), Scalstrm’s JIT transcoding solution is fully optimized for the Akamai Connected Cloud, enabling:
- On-the-fly re-packaging of live and VOD content into multiple formats (HLS, DASH, CMAF, etc.)
- Real-time content conversion without the need for pre-encoded files
- Integrated recording and subtitling capabilities for enhanced media workflows
- Scalable deployment across Linode’s global infrastructure for maximum reach and efficiency
Scalstrm technology supports major customer migrations, ensuring a seamless transition for content providers seeking to move away from legacy solutions and platforms. With Scalstrm’s JIT transcoding, Akamai customers gain a more agile, cost-effective, and future-proof media processing pipeline—delivering optimized performance at scale.
“The holy grail for video processing and encoding has always been edge-located encoders able to change their configuration dynamically to meet the needs of each device. With Scalstrm, NETINT VPUs can perform JIT transcoding on the Akamai Connected Cloud, besting OPEX of popular public clouds by as much as 10x.”
– Randal Horne, CRO at NETINT Technologies
At NAB 2025, we will showcase a live benchmark comparison, demonstrating the efficiency gains of running JIT transcoding on NETINT VPUs in the Akamai Connected Cloud compared to traditional CPU processing. This real-world test will highlight the cost and energy savings that come with hardware-accelerated, cloud-optimized media processing—reinforcing Scalstrm’s role as a leader in next-generation streaming technology.
Scalstrm as part of the Akamai Qualified Compute Partner Program
Scalstrm is proud to be part of the Akamai Qualified Compute Partner Program, reinforcing our commitment to delivering cutting-edge, high-performance solutions. As an Akamai Qualified Compute Partner, Scalstrm has met the rigorous qualification standards to ensure seamless interoperability with Akamai’s Connected Cloud. This partnership enables us to offer scalable and efficient solutions within the globally distributed Akamai Cloud.
“Akamai has built a cloud that lets users run workloads where and when they need them,” said Dan Lawrence, Vice President, Cloud Computing, Akamai. “Working with Scalstrm and NETINT, we’re helping content owners and streaming providers prepare the right content at the right time in the right place to address viewer demands while realizing a host of cost and performance efficiencies.”
See the Future of Streaming at NAB 2025
Scalstrm is raising the bar for media processing performance. At NAB, we’ll showcase how our JIT transcoding technology, combined with NETINT’s acceleration and Akamai’s cloud infrastructure, delivers superior efficiency, reduced latency, and cost savings.
Join us at the NETINT booth (W3531) at NAB 2025 to experience the next generation of media processing.
Our team on-site:
- Patrik Alm, Co-Founder & CEO
- Ola Bengtsson, Co-Founder & CTO
- Jon Haley, Chief Revenue Officer
- Dominique Vosters, Business Development & Sales Director
Schedule a meeting with our team at NAB or drop us an email to plan ahead and explore the future of streaming—together.
