(openPR) Move from Physical Delivery to Accellion Digital Delivery Enables EDC to Accelerate Collaboration and Reduce Shipping Expenses
Palo Alto, California January 27, 2009 Entertainment Distribution Company GmbH (EDC), one of the world’s largest production and distribution centers for CDs and DVDs, has selected the Accellion Secure File Transfer Solution to accellerate CD production and collaboration efforts. With a client list that spans major music production firms including Universal Musical Group and Warner Music to smaller independents, EDC relies on the Accellion solution for real-time, secure collaboration between its customers, vendors and its global manufacturing and distribution facilities. EDC cited ease of use, security, reduced IT administration and rapid return on investment as key attributes which led to their selection of the Accellion Secure File Transfer Solution.
Each day EDC delivers up to 1.5 million entertainment products to over 8,000 customers in over eighty countries. To keep up with the increasing demand, CD production deadlines often need to be completed within two to three days from the point of agreement. In the past EDC relied on couriers to physically deliver CD Masters. After experiencing a steady increase in volume, it became obvious this slow and costly method for sharing information was no longer practical. To meet their demanding production schedule, EDC needed a faster, more cost effective means for sharing digital assets. Because confidentiality of creative material is critical, the solution had to be highly secure and offer tracking capabilities. After exploring its options, EDC selected the Accellion Secure File Transfer solution.
“In our business, timely production is the key to profitability. Sending information digitally using the Accellion solution has provided EDC numerous benefits over traditional pack and ship methods,” said Andrew Dixon, client services manager, EDC. “What used to take hours and sometimes days is now completed in seconds, enabling us to speed our manufacturing process while saving money and reducing our carbon footprint. Because it is so easy to use and secure, our customers have quickly adopted the Accellion technology, making it the de facto standard for sharing files.”
“The ability to exchange large files around the world with external clients without IT intervention is a core business process requirement,” said Dr. Paul Steiner, Managing Director EMEA, Accellion Inc.. “By providing an easy to use secure file transfer solution Accellion is enabling companies to streamline business collaboration.”
About Accellion
Founded in 1999, Accellion, Inc., the premier provider of managed file transfer solutions, is headquartered in Palo Alto, California, with offices in North America, Asia and Europe. Accellion Secure File Transfer Solutions are available in VMware-certified Virtual and hardware appliances. For more information please visit http://www.accellion.com/ or call 650-739-0095.
Further Information:
Dr. Paul Steiner
Managing Director, EMEA
Accellion, Inc.
Tel: +43-676-906-0875 (Europe)
Fax: +1-650-429-2009
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