Built, Tested, Shipped: Scalstrm’s 6-Month Sprint
to Real-Time Transcoding with VPUs
Voices of Video Dominique Vosters from Scalstrm
In this no-fluff episode of Voices of Video, we go behind the scenes with Scalstrm’s Dominique to hear how they pulled off what most would call impossible: building a fully operational, hardware-accelerated, just-in-time transcoding solution in under six months.
From CPU-bound beginnings to a jaw-dropping NAB demo - running 64 live channels and 600 origin streams on a shoebox-sized server - Scalstrm’s story is one of speed, scale, and smart engineering. Dominique shares how ditching open-source components gave them a technical edge, how VPUs opened doors to new markets like hospitality and pop-up channels, and why real customers are already deploying their tech.
You’ll also hear how Scalstrm’s origin platform handles over 600 channels per RU, how they support Tier 1 telcos and broadcasters, and where they’re headed next with server-side ad insertion and live event support. Whether you're building infrastructure or planning your next transcoding stack, this episode is packed with hard-earned lessons, live deployment stories, and actionable insights.
Dominique Vosters - Business Development & Sales Director at Scalstrm
With over 20 years of experience in Digital TV, Broadcasting, Networking, and Advertising, Dominique Vosters bridges the gap between complex engineering and business impact. As the Business Development & Sales Director at Scalstrm, he drives sustainable and efficient media delivery, optimizing streaming performance while reducing costs and energy consumption. His expertise spans solution design, technical sales, and large-scale deployments. Passionate about innovation, he transforms technology into a competitive advantage, ensuring customers thrive in an evolving digital landscape.
Mark Donnigan - Head of Strategic Marketing at NETINT Technologies
Mark Donnigan is the Head of Strategic Marketing at NETINT Technologies, where his extensive experience and innovative approach have significantly contributed to the company's growth and industry standing. With a background that combines deep technical understanding and strategic marketing expertise, Mark has been instrumental in positioning NETINT as a leader in ASIC Video Processing Units (VPUs) for ultra-high density video encoding and streaming. His work at NETINT involves not just promoting the brand and its products but also shaping the future direction of the video streaming and encoding market.