In today’s streaming ecosystem, the cloud vs. on-prem discussion is still alive—but it’s no longer about choosing one side over the other. The question has matured. It’s now about how to combine the two intelligently.
The real conversation is about fit for purpose. Whether you’re running hundreds of live channels, managing unpredictable viewership spikes, or preparing for international expansion, infrastructure decisions must be guided by performance, flexibility, and cost-efficiency—not by trends.
At Scalstrm, we see this shift across the industry. Broadcasters, PayTV operators, and system integrators aren’t migrating everything to the cloud for the sake of it. They’re prioritizing smart workflows—hybrid models that leverage cloud elasticity for peak demand and time-limited events, while keeping long-term, high-volume workloads on-prem for tighter cost control and operational predictability.
That financial pressure is real. In 2025 alone, traditional Pay TV is projected to lose $25 billion in subscription revenue globally. That changes the equation: every infrastructure decision must now be justified in terms of ROI, performance, and operational simplicity. You don’t overpay for idle cloud resources. You don’t overbuild on-prem infrastructure you can’t fully utilize. You optimize for the workload.
Take live sports or temporary pop-up channels—cloud is often the fastest path to spin up capacity. But for round-the-clock video libraries and core delivery pipelines, modern on-prem environments—especially when powered by software like just-in-time (JIT) transcoding—can slash storage costs by up to 65%, while delivering consistent, repeatable performance.
What complicates matters is the growing fragmentation of media infrastructure. Legacy on-prem systems, bolted onto cloud-based workflows, often introduce more complexity than flexibility. That’s why the focus must shift to unified, scalable architecture—where modular components like origin, transcoding, and CDN delivery are designed to work together across both environments.
At Scalstrm, this is our foundation. By combining microservices-based workflows, intelligent origin design, and elastic scaling, we help our customers build infrastructure that adapts to the real-world pressures they face—without being locked into legacy choices or tied to a single cloud provider.
So what should companies be asking?
· Can our infrastructure scale in real time, without wasted resources or spiraling cloud bills?
· Are we architected for high-traffic bursts—without overprovisioning hardware?
· How much of our storage spend could we eliminate with smarter on-demand workflows?
· Are our systems truly integrated—or are we juggling multiple vendors and disconnected tools?
These are the questions that define the cloud vs. on-prem conversation in 2025—not as a binary debate, but as a strategic decision that directly impacts speed, cost, and future readiness.
Join Us for Breakfast at ANGA COM
The cloud vs. on-prem debate isn’t theoretical—it’s architectural. And the choices you make today will define how your platform performs under pressure tomorrow.
That’s why we’re bringing together infrastructure leaders from across the media industry for a no-fluff, real-world panel discussion on what works—and what doesn’t—when building for scale, speed, and sustainability. From hybrid workflows and elastic scaling to on-demand transcoding and failover planning, we’ll unpack the strategies that are shaping next-gen media infrastructure.
Whether you’re already optimizing across cloud and on-prem, or rethinking your approach entirely—this is the room to be in.
🗓️ Cloud or On-Prem? A Breakfast Panel on Smart Infrastructure Strategies
📅 Wednesday, June 4 · 9:00 – 10:30 AM
📍 Congress Center North, 2nd Floor, Room A
With Speakers From:
– G&L Systemhaus – Alexander Leschinsky (Moderator)
– Zattoo – Viliyana Ivanova
– Akamai – Anders Näsman
– Scalstrm – Dominique Vosters
👉 Reserve Your Seat Here – Space is limited. Secure your place early.
Meet Us at ANGA COM 2025
The Scalstrm team will be on site throughout ANGA COM, meeting with broadcasters, PayTV operators, and technology partners to discuss the infrastructure challenges facing the industry today.
If you’re exploring how to optimize your delivery architecture—whether in the cloud, on-prem, or both—let’s connect. We’re happy to share what we’re seeing across the market and how we’re helping others streamline operations, reduce cost, and scale smarter.
To schedule a meeting with our team, feel free to reach out directly to:
Jon Haley – Chief Revenue Officer
Dominique Vosters – Business Development
Or simply drop us a message on LinkedIn.
