In 2024, Panda Video began utilizing AWS services to store and deliver its videos.
A video hosting service must prioritize the security, speed, and availability of its clients' content.
To ensure the best experience in all these areas, selecting the right data center to process and distribute these tasks is crucial.
The migration to AWS brings improvements in security, performance, and cost reduction, directly benefiting not only our clients but also yours.
In this article, we will explain:
- What motivated this change;
- The benefits of AWS;
- The impact of this change for Panda Video users.
Why We Migrated to AWS Services
The decision to migrate to Amazon's services reflects the rapid growth that Panda Video has experienced in recent years.
Founded in 2021, Panda Video has attracted thousands of content creators and companies looking for a video hosting platform focused on lead conversion, security, and student engagement.
Thanks to the high traffic consumption of our clients (in the range of petabytes), we successfully negotiated the migration to one of the world's best ecosystems for content delivery:
- AWS CloudFront for content distribution;
- S3 for file storage.
Today, Amazon services are used by some of the world's largest companies, such as Prime Video, Netflix, Bandai Namco, and Slack—brands that rely on stable content delivery for millions of daily users.
With this change, Panda Video aims to provide clients with the same experience and performance offered by industry leaders.
What Improvements Has the Migration to AWS Brought?
The migration to Amazon's services has brought several benefits to Panda Video.
Firstly, related to transcoding (the process of converting a digital file to another format). AWS's infrastructure helped reduce file sizes while maintaining delivery quality.
This directly impacts storage costs and the final client's bandwidth consumption, as smaller files use fewer resources when navigating the internet.
Additionally, AWS CloudFront has over 600 Points of Presence (PoPs) in more than 200 cities worldwide, allowing content to be delivered from the server closest to the user.
This extensive network reduces latency and improves viewing experiences, especially in remote areas. Other CDNs often have smaller coverage, which can affect the quality and speed of video delivery.
Another significant advantage is the robust protection against attacks, with integration to AWS Shield and AWS Web Application Firewall (WAF).
This infrastructure enhances digital content security—essential for content creators and education platforms—keeping videos safe and accessible only to authorized users.
Finally, S3 storage offers two key guarantees:
- 99.999999999% durability, ensuring your videos remain stored at all times.
- 99.99% availability, ensuring your videos are always accessible for viewing.
Benefits of the Migration for Panda Video Clients
For Panda Video clients, the migration to AWS services brings several advantages:
- Cost reduction: thanks to reduced file sizes.
- High quality and delivery speed: with AWS CloudFront, Panda Video clients ensure their videos are delivered quickly on a global scale, avoiding loading issues.
- Increased redundancy and security: Panda Video now offers additional protection with CloudFront's encryption and DDoS mitigation, ensuring videos remain secure and accessible.
- Scalability for large audiences: CloudFront allows millions of simultaneous views, ideal for course launches, live events, and peak traffic periods.
Benefits of the Migration for End Users (Video Viewers)
- Low latency and fast loading: videos are delivered from the Point of Presence closest to the end user, reducing loading times and providing a faster experience.
- Less buffering and smoother viewing: CloudFront's infrastructure minimizes interruptions, ensuring end users watch content without delays or frequent pauses, even in high-demand areas.
Conclusion
The migration to AWS represents an important step for Panda Video, reinforcing our commitment to security, performance, and reliability.
For our clients, this change means an even more robust video hosting experience, ideal for content creators, educators, and businesses looking for a reliable platform to reach their audiences with quality.
If you're not yet a client, know that you can try Panda Video for free by clicking here.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a CDN and why is it important?
A CDN (Content Delivery Network) is a globally distributed network of servers that stores and delivers content, such as videos, faster to the end user. It reduces loading times and enhances viewing experiences by using the server closest to the viewer.
What is AWS CloudFront, and what are its differentiators?
AWS CloudFront is Amazon Web Services' CDN, designed to offer fast, secure, and highly scalable digital content delivery. Its standout features include an extensive network of Points of Presence, integration with security tools like AWS Shield and WAF, and support for modern protocols such as HTTP/3, ensuring a high-quality user experience.
How does the migration to AWS CloudFront affect my videos?
Videos will load faster, have better delivery quality, and offer a more consistent viewing experience, especially in regions far from major hubs.
Does the migration to AWS CloudFront change how I use Panda Video?
No, using the platform remains the same. The change only impacts content delivery, which becomes faster and more reliable.
