Bright gets new BrightDrive Triton out the door!

Economical, eco-friendly SAN server for media serves
M&E industry from small footprint

Reno, USA, January 7, 2012 -- Bright Technologies, Inc., developer of advanced technology for shared media, today announced that its new economical, compact, and eco-friendly BrightDrive Triton media file server is now shipping!  

Designed and developed to address the rigorous demands of the media and entertainment industry, Triton answers the need for an attractively priced, green solution that only occupies a single rack unit. The server incorporates a unique set of features and functionalities that dramatically increase productivity and maximize profitability via real-time collaboration between all clients. Triton also supports StorNext ® 4.2. [read more]

Bright Presents New Generation Of
BrightDrive Media File Servers for M&E Industry

BrightDrive Procyon and BrightDrive Triton answer
the need for economical, eco-friendly solutions in small footprint

Reno, USA, December 7, 2011 -- Bright Technologies, Inc., developer of advanced technology for shared media, has answered the industry’s need for economical, compact, eco-friendly media file servers by launching a new generation of BrightDrive servers.

Designed and developed to address the rigorous demands of the media and entertainment

industry, BrightDrive Procyon and BrightDrive Triton offer a unique set of features and functionalities that dramatically increase productivity and maximize profitability via real-time collaboration between all clients.

The servers will incorporate Bright’s best-of-class software, including the astonishing new patent-pending BrightClip 2.0 advanced recording technology. The latest BrightClip release is faster and smarter than ever.  More than just file allocation, it permanently overcomes the industry-wide problem of degradation... [read more]

SGO Plans To Adopt Bright Technologies’ BrightClip®

To Enable Seamless Integration Of Post System And Server

Reno, USA, Nov 1, 2011:  Bright Technologies Inc., developer of advanced technology for shared media, has announced that SGO, provider of high-end solutions for the post-production and broadcast industries, has made an agreement to support the Company’s BrightClip® intelligent data recording technology on Mistika - SGO’s powerful post-production system. The integration enables customers to benefit from Mistika’s sophisticated feature-set combined with BrightDrive’s unique tools and functionalities for a robust post-production workflow.

Implementing BrightClip will enable Mistika to... [read more]

Films @ 59 Installs BrightDrive Media File Server for

New 3D Stereo Workflow

Reno, NV. September 29, 2011: Bright Technologies, Inc., developer of advanced technology for shared media, has announced that Bristol-based post-production house, Films @ 59, has installed a BrightDrive media file server to provide the shared storage infrastructure for its new Stereo3D post-production and VFX workflows. The system was supplied by London-based post-production and broadcast industry supplier, XTFX.

The new BrightDrive is networked with an Autodesk Flame Premium which provides 2K 3D stereoscopic finishing, making Films @ 59 currently the only 2K Stereo3D facility west of London. Together, the systems provide a powerful, state of the art 2K and Stereo3D... [read more]

Roger Beck Moves up to CTO at Bright Technologies

Reno NV, October, 2011 –Bright Technologies, Inc., developer of advanced technology for shared media, has announced the promotion of Roger Beck to chief technology officer from his position as worldwide manager of the Company’s Technical Services Group (TSG).

As CTO, Beck will collaborate with senior management to define and maintain strategies that support Bright’s blueprint for growth and deliver on the Company vision.  He will remain well versed in current technology and industry trends while using his technical acumen to uncover, evaluate and develop new concepts and products to satisfy customer demand and strengthen the Company’s competitive edge.

“Roger is a true visionary, a strategic thinker and a strong collaborative leader,” stated
Ed Rodriguez... [read more]

Bright Launches DataOptimizer at IBC 2011

New Defragmentation Tool Improves Efficiency of Multi-Platform Post-Production Workflows

Amsterdam, September 9, 2011: Bright Technologies, Inc., developer of advanced technology for shared media, is launching DataOptimizer, a new defragmentation tool designed specifically for the media a nd entertainment industry, at IBC 2011 [booth #7.A10]. Based on the data optimizer subset previously available only as an option with Bright’s BrightDrive media file server, the new stand-alone DataOptimizer includes a range of features to improve the efficiency of any shared media post-production environment operating on StorNext ® FS or HyperFS.

DataOptimizer overcomes the challenges that arise as a result of normal post-production processes when file systems become fragmented or randomized. Using unique sequence-aware, multi-threaded intelligence, DataOptimizer quickly restores optimal data or file arrangements by optimizing its layout on the disks, creating large contiguous portions of files.  DataOptimizer has been developed using Bright’s unique... [read more]

Bright Announces BrightDrive Astella Availability with

FalconStor HyperFS

Small Post-Production Facilities Now Able to Build Powerful, Low-Cost Shared Media Workflows

Amsterdam, September 9, 2011: Bright Technologies, Inc., developer of advanced technology for shared media, is using IBC 2011 [booth #7.A10] to announce the availability of its new BrightDrive Astella media file server for post-production workflows using FalconStor’s HyperFS file system. The development widens Bright’s market and enables more post facilities to benefit from cost-effective shared storage.

BrightDrive Astella is an all-in-one-box media file server that enables small facilities or dedicated departments from larger companies to embrace the full functionality of Bright’s field proven file server technology at an affordable price point. By making it available for HyperFS, Bright is enabling customers to share content through Fibre Channel and Ethernet. In addition...  [read more]

Bright Launches DataMover, Post-Production’s First Sequence-Aware File Manager for Media, at IBC 2011

Amsterdam, September 9, 2011: Bright Technologies, Inc., developer of advanced technology for shared media, is launching DataMover, the first sequence-aware file manager designed solely for the media and entertainment industry, at IBC 2011 [booth #7.A10]. Previously available only as an option for its BrightDrive media file servers, DataMover is now available as a stand-alone cross-platform file manager for all post-production workflow automation environments.

DataMover brings high performance, multi-threaded, sequence-aware data transfer intelligence to complex digital post processes, providing users with a sophisticated and secure method of handling media files. It is fully optimized for fibre channel environments and has been designed specifically for integration with today’s highly complex, multi-platformed workflows. It also includes full support for StorNext ® FS and HyperFS workflows. [read more]

Bright Technologies Expands Technical Service Group with

New Systems Engineer

Reno, USA, August 29, 2011: Bright Technologies, Inc., developer of advanced technology for shared media, has appointed Ben Lairson as Systems Engineer. Lairson will be part of Bright’s Technical Services Group working out of the Reno-based head office, and will report to Bright’s Chief Technology Officer, Roger Beck.
Lairson joins Bright from Bally Technologies where he was a key member of the product development and support teams. He has also spent over a decade in IT in the film and broadcasting industry and has held various IT positions with education, manufacturing and gaming companies.
“We are extremely happy to have Ben on our team,” said Roger Beck, CTO, Bright Technologies, Inc.  “He has a huge wealth of experience working with customers, and understands the need to create and maintain cost-effective and highly efficient post-production workflows. His tenacity, professionalism and logical approach to systems engineering make him... [read more]

New Monitoring Suite For Comprehensive

Systems Monitoring

Reno, USA, August 16, 2011: Bright Technologies, Inc., developer of advanced technology for shared media applications, has released a graphical user interface for Monitoring for its range of BrightDrive G2 and G2 Pro media file servers. The new GUI, together with Bright’s recently released Admin GUI, provide easy and fast interaction with BrightDrive’s comprehensive system management features and with all other essential components across digital film and post-production workflow infrastructures.

The new GUIs allow active monitoring of essential... [read more]

Bright Technologies Expands Development Team With

New Quality Assurance Engineer

Reno, USA, July 8, 2011: Bright Technologies, Inc., developer of advanced technology for shared media, has appointed Ryan Spano as Software Quality Assurance Engineer.

Spano will manage a range of testing and performance analysis procedures to ensure all Bright products are manufactured and tested to the highest standards. He will also undertake all documentation procedures.

Spano began his career at MountainGate Data Systems when digital media file management technology was still in its early days. More recently, he has managed product testing and verification processes in the areas of network attached storage systems and file sharing software. He is also an experienced technical writer, having authored products manuals, test procedures and assembly instructions for end users and manufacturers.
At Bright, Spano will be responsible for all product QA procedures, including... [read more]

Bright Technologies Expands Sales Team with

New Inside Sales Specialist

Reno, USA, June 14, 2011: Bright Technologies, Inc., developer of advanced technology
for shared media, has named Jordan Steinke as the latest recruit to its growing sales team. He takes up his new role as Inside Sales Specialist immediately, working from Bright’s head office in Reno, Nevada.

Steinke started out in business just five years ago having graduated from University of San Francisco with an MA. Since then, he has accumulated an impressive range of business skills having held responsible positions in finance, human resource and project management, as well as carving a successful career in sales.

“We welcome Jordan to the Bright sales team and look forward to benefitting from his considerable enthusiasm and talent in the field of negotiation and interpersonal skills,” said Shawn Clark, Sales Director, Bright Technologies, Inc. “He will play a vital role overseeing inside sales activities and will become an important source of information for resellers and customers.”  [read more]

Bright Shapes Sanctum Workflows

The James Cameron produced 3D feature Sanctum is the latest film project to reap the rewards of Digital Pictures investment in a Bright Technologies G2 media server central storage system.

Bright software addresses the complex demands of file management in the professional media and entertainment industry. G2 is the only solution that maintains optimal file arrangement to prevent data randomization problems that cause permanent loss of performance and speed.

“Bright is the workhorse of our feature film pipeline,” said Nic Smith, Digital Intermediate Technical Director at Digital Pictures in Melbourne. “It has been incredibly reliable with no issues - it has always been very solid.  [read more]

Bright Targets Small Postproduction Facilities with Launch of

New BrightDrive Astella Media File Server at NAB 2011

Las Vegas, NV, April 12, 2011: Bright Technologies, Inc., developer of advanced technology for shared media environments, will be debuting BrightDrive Astella, a new entry-level media file server designed specifically for the smaller postproduction facility, at NAB 2011. BrightDrive Astella is an all-in-one-box media file server that enables small facilities to benefit from the full functionality of Bright’s field proven file server technology at an affordable price point. [read more]

Bright Technologies Showcases 3D Stereoscopic Optimizer at NAB 2011

New BrightDrive G2 Feature Enables Content Creators to Benefit from

Improved File Management in 3D Productions

Las Vegas, NV, April 12, 2011: Bright Technologies, Inc., developer of advanced technology for shared media environments, is showcasing its 3D Stereoscopic Optimizer at NAB 2011 on booth #SL9126. The 3D Stereoscopic Optimizer, a new addition to the comprehensive tool-set of the company’s BrightDrive G2 and BrightDrive G2 Pro media file servers, simplifies the workflow requirements of 3D post-production, and enables smaller post facilities to undertake 3D projects without having to dramatically increase their hardware commitments. [read more]

Bright Technologies Announces Collaboration with FalconStor Software

Bright’s Development Team Helps Customize FalconStor’s HyperFS for Media

Las Vegas, NV, April 12, 2011: Bright Technologies, Inc., developer of advanced file management technology for media, and FalconStor Software (www.falconstor.com),developer of innovative, scalable, and open storage management and data protection solutions announce their mutual efforts to enhance FalconStor’s HyperFS® file system for media. [read more]

Bright Technologies, the former Bright Systems Technical Group, developers of advanced media file server technology, has completed its move to a new business model providing software-only prod ucts. In a conscious move away from its reputation as a supplier of end to end shared storage infrastructure solutions, Bright is now announcing a range of software-only file-based recording products designed specifically for the needs of today’s new breed of efficiency-driven, data-intensive digital post and broadcast workflows. [read more]