Harnessing Ampere® Arm-based Processors to Cut OPEX and Energy Costs for Hyperscale Video Streaming - with Sean Varley from Ampere

Ampere’s Arm-based processors are revolutionizing the economics and energy consumption requirements needed by hyperscale video streaming platforms. Ampere is innovating an entirely new CPU category designed specifically for sustainable cloud computing, perfect for video platforms needing to do more while cutting costs. 

In this interview, Sean Varley, Chief Evangelist for Ampere Computing, shares:

  • Efficiency Gains: How Ampere's processors deliver unprecedented energy efficiency, reducing power usage by up to 2.8 times compared to traditional processors in use today.
  • Performance Enhancement: The remarkable performance improvements enabled by Ampere’s unique architecture. With up to 192 custom cores, Ampere processors can handle 1.3 million requests per second, requiring fewer CPUs and less rack space, enhancing overall data center efficiency.
  • Sustainable Infrastructure: How modernizing compute infrastructure with Ampere processors boosts performance and supports the global imperative to increase data center efficiency, addressing the pressing issue of greenhouse gas emissions from cloud platforms.
  • Real-World Applications: Case studies showcasing how hyperscale video streaming services have leveraged Ampere’s technology to streamline operations, from AI-enhanced video processing to dynamic workload management, ensuring high-quality streaming experiences with reduced costs and energy requirements.

Whether you are an engineer, a data center manager, or an IT decision-maker, this Voices of Video episode provides actionable insights into cutting operational expenses and energy use while scaling your video streaming services sustainably.

Sean Varley, Ampere

Sean Varley - Chief Evangelist and VP of Business Development at Ampere

Sean Varley is a distinguished leader in business and technology, currently serving as the Chief Evangelist and Vice President of Business Development at Ampere. His impactful leadership is characterized by innovative growth strategies and profound expertise in product marketing, as evidenced by his previous role at Intel Corporation, where he excelled in managing SmartNIC network products and strategic marketing initiatives. With a technical background as an engineer at Dayna Communications and Iomega Corporation and a solid academic foundation in Electrical Engineering and Mathematics from the University of Utah, Sean's career is a testament to his exceptional skills in driving technological advancement and business growth in the networking and technology sectors.

Mark Donnigan, Head of Strategic Marketing at NETINT Technologies at Voices of Video

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.