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or maybe millions of small files. Each JPEG file is only one megabyte, but there are tons of them," explained Jingyi Zhang, Corbel's CEO. The sheer volume of small files made transferring data a lengthy and complex process. Corbel relied on various client-provided ser- vices, including Box, Dropbox, WeTransfer, Google Drive, and even physically mailing hard drives to get the files where they needed to go. However, these solutions were inefficient. The need to zip the large volumes of files before transfer and then unzip them on the other end could take up to 10 hours per step, significantly delaying access to the data and slowing down the post-processing work. As Corbel's 4D scanning operations expanded in 2021, these inef- ficiencies became more pronounced. With larger file transfers and higher data demands, the delays grew longer, making it clear that their existing transfer methods could no longer keep up with the in- creasing scale of their work. This drove the need for a faster, more reliable file transfer solution to support their growing operations. Fixing Delays The need for a faster, more efficient solution became clear, prompt- ing Corbel to look at Signiant Media Shuttle to streamline its work- flow. During a testing phase, they found that it significantly improved their file transfer process, particularly by eliminating the need to zip and unzip files. "Having point-to-point directly into our server, we don't have to zip [the files]; we just stack the folder and then transfer," Zhang said. Media Shuttle, part of the Signiant Platform, is designed to effi- ciently transfer both large files and data sets containing millions of small files. Unlike legacy tools like FTP, which slow down by pausing to send each file individually, Media Shuttle uses advanced tech- niques such as pipelining to minimize delays. This allows for faster transitions between files, significantly reducing overall transfer time. By eliminating the need for individual file acknowledgments, Media Shuttle ensures smooth, fast transfers, making it the ideal solution for companies like Corbel 3D, which regularly generate large volumes of small files. In addition to solving their daily transfer challenges, Zhang chose Signiant for its strong security reputation in the industry. Seeing oth- er companies with highly valuable content trusted Signiant was all the assurance Zhang needed to know that Signiant would keep Cor- bel 3D's data secure. "Everyone knows it's a very secure platform," Zhang said. "We have no problem telling clients, 'Can we deliver this to you with our Media Shuttle portal?'" Zhang said using an industry-recognized file transfer solution gives Corbel 3D and Pixel Light Effects credibility with clients and strengthens their reputation in the industry. Peace of Mind Media Shuttle simply gives Corbel more time and efficiency, reducing project delays and improving its ability to meet client deadlines. Ad- ditionally, using an industry-trusted platform like Signiant enhances Corbel's credibility with its clients, further improving its operations. "It's just nice to have the assurance of Signiant," Zhang reflected. "We have a platform that is trustworthy in the industry."