Spanish Visual Effects Studio El Ranchito Deploye Avere FXT Edge Filer

Avere Systems, Inc. has been chosen by El Ranchito Imagen digital SL, a Spanish visual effects studio, to improve the performance of its storage infrastructure.

With major projects such as Season 6 of Game of Thrones and A Monster Calls in the works, El Ranchito knew it was essential to find a solution to tackle the storage performance issues that were bringing production to a halt. The El Ranchito IT team identified the Avere FXT Edge filer as the solution to reduce overall storage latency.

As a result, El Ranchito’s storage infrastructure can accommodate more artists, allowing it to double its workforce to take on new projects.

Fran Andreo, IT manager, El Ranchito said: “Avere really did save the day when storage latency was crippling production. Thanks to Avere, El Ranchito is now able to grow beyond the restrictions of our old storage infrastructure. El Ranchito is in a very good position, with a reliable and scalable infrastructure that is able to handle bigger and more demanding projects. The Avere solution is an amazing tool to work with and has unlocked our potential.“

“El Ranchito is a great example of how emerging VFX studios can remove bottlenecks to growth with Avere technology and create world-class television and movie content to rival the established players,” said Ron Bianchini, president and CEO, Avere.

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