Pixel Viilage Unleashes Creativity Through Synology File Management Solution

Initially, Pixel Viilage relied on external hard drives and public cloud services to store diverse data types for specific use cases. As Pixel Viilage expanded from a small studio to an institute managing a popular YouTube Channel with over 1 million subscribers, the demand for data storage grew in tandem with the business's expansion.

Pixel Viilage was facing both external and internal challenges in terms of data management. Internally, their daily operations, which include preparation for YouTube videos, business customer photo editing, and financial document management, require a centralized system for efficient management. Externally, managing workspace, archives, and work submissions for partners for file-serving and collaboration editing proved challenging. 

In the early stages of a photography studio, it might appear practical to use separate hard drives for each project. Nevertheless, as the studio achieves success and the number of projects grows, challenges arise from managing the accumulation of hard drives containing archived projects.

In addition to the increase in photography-related files, Pixel Viilage's team is expanding into various operational functions, including accounting, to meet the growing business requirements.

For Pixel Viilage, sharing through public clouds results in substantial financial expenses and exposes businesses to potential security risks. The need for secure communication with external partners became paramount as the company faced challenges with the impracticality of public cloud usage. High subscription costs and slow bandwidth transfers hindered effective business case communication and data management.

Synology was committed to understanding Pixel Viilage's challenges and proposed a customized storage setup. By deploying 1 RS2421+, 2 DS1522+, and 1 DS1821+, Synology tailored the solution to Pixel Viilage's specific needs and successfully carried out the desired results.

Synology's NAS system streamlined workflows for editors, colorists, photographers, and other professionals, providing a robust and centralized platform for managing vast volumes of photos and 4K videos. The system's easy accessibility facilitated seamless transitions between devices, significantly improving the efficiency of both internal operations and external communications.

The implemented NAS system created a shared and secure server, functioning as a collaborative private cloud. This allowed Pixel Viilage to effortlessly share and manage content with external business partners, ensuring data security and streamlining collaboration.

Synology's solutions provided a dedicated NAS for critical accounting operations. This closed but collaborative private cloud ensures the security and integrity of financial data.

In addition to robust technological solutions, Synology offered continuous technical support and maintenance assistance. This empowered Pixel Viilage to focus on their creative endeavors while ensuring reliable support for their digital infrastructure.

Synology's tailored solutions not only addressed Pixel Viilage's immediate challenges but also provided a scalable and efficient platform for sustained success in professional photography and education. The tailor-made data management solution allowed Pixel Viilage to save 40% in expenses compared to public cloud solutions, showcasing the cost-effectiveness and efficiency of Synology's offerings.