In this episode of Voices of Video: Inside the Tech, Stefan Ideler, co-founder and Chief Innovation Officer of i3D.net, takes a deep dive into the world of global network optimization for streaming. He shares valuable insights into how we ensure low-latency, high-performance connections that are crucial for delivering seamless streaming experiences worldwide. 🎧 Don’t miss the full conversation – watch here: https://lnkd.in/edzHr3Aq
'We see ourselves as the scaling experts.' - Meet i3D.net, the company behind Discord, Electronic Arts (EA) & Ubisoft's infrastructure. They carry your data 'all the way from Rotterdam to Dallas' so when things break (and they will), they know exactly why. Fascinating interview with co-founder Stefan Ideler. What truly distinguishes i3D.net becomes clear as Stefan explains their network philosophy. While many providers prominently advertise their number of Points of Presence (POPs), Stefan reveals that the magic lies in how these points connect and who they connect with directly. With over 9,000 direct peering relationships - making them the second most interconnected network globally - i3D.net carries customer data much further into the delivery chain than competitors who quickly hand off to third parties. This approach was born from serving the most demanding users on the internet: gamers. As Stefan colorfully puts it, 'the controllers are already through the window if there's only a small interruption.' By maintaining control and visibility over traffic from origin to the ISP's doorstep, i3D.net can immediately diagnose and address issues rather than waiting days for information from multiple middlemen. Full episode link in the comments. #ScalingExperts #GamingInfrastructure #LowLatency #NetworkReliability #CDN #DirectPeering #GlobalNetworking #StreamingTech #InfrastructureControl #RealTimeStreaming #i3Dnet #VoicesOfVideo #TechInsights #CloudGaming #NetworkOptimization
Meet i3D.net and VPU ecosystem at NAB - booth W3531 - grab the time on their calendar: https://netint.biz/meet_i3D