They might be overloading their network.
They might be overloading their network.
They operate around fifty individuals, many of whom (editors) regularly download and upload content from their servers. Their main storage is a petabyte server, which is regularly backed up to Google Drive. Much of their activity stems from available resources, financial backing, corporate sponsorships, and promotional video content. The cost of upgrading a network is often justified by the time saved—time equals money—and the ability to produce engaging videos about it. Likely, such investments pay off quickly. LMG generates substantial revenue, making it reasonable they maintain high-speed editing capabilities. It’s also worth noting they now host several channels with frequent uploads, meaning even short videos can accumulate large volumes of high-resolution footage. All the processes from capturing to uploading demand significant data, necessitating fast internet connections or risking delays. Edited June 23, 2021 by iKingRPG added info
It goes beyond just the fastest data transfer—it's about minimizing delay and having features absent in standard 10gbps cards, such as advanced DMA. This means the card can automatically load data into memory with little or no CPU intervention, which cuts down on processing needs. Additionally, if you install fiber in every room, even through walls, it's only a modest increase in cost compared to running four fibers per desk. If required, you can achieve 40gbps via a single fiber, making it a cost-effective long-term solution.
They no longer have the option to back up to Google Drive, which was discontinued a few years ago.