Case Study: Hornet boosts cloud VDI performance and scales rendering in AWS with Qumulo

Hornet cuts cloud file load times from 30 minutes to nearly instantaneous with Qumulo

Hornet, a multidisciplinary production studio, faced significant performance bottlenecks when using AWS virtual desktops, as their on-premises storage caused file loads in the cloud to take up to 30 minutes. Their challenge was to scale computing power for overlapping projects without the cost and logistical burden of renting physical hardware, seeking a seamless cloud storage integration recommended by their partner IMT. Qumulo's cloud-native file service was identified as the solution.

Implementing Qumulo's Cloud Native Qumulo (CNQ) on AWS provided a 100% cloud-based file system mounted directly by virtual workstations. This eliminated VPN bottlenecks, cut file load times from 30 minutes to near instantaneous, and reduced hardware rental costs and complexity. The results gave artists on-cloud performance comparable to on-premises, enabled faster project delivery, and improved global collaboration, exceeding Hornet's expectations for speed and scalability.

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