April 2022 Summaries

Ant Media Server, a low latency streaming engine software, is now available on the Vultr Marketplace, offering both Enterprise and Community Editions. The server provides ultra-low latency streaming through WebRTC technology, enabling real-time streaming and offering a range of features such as adaptive bitrate control, simulcasting to social media platforms, and support for various codecs like VP8, H264, and H265. It also includes capabilities for remote management via REST APIs and SDKs for Android, iOS, Flutter, Unity, ReactNative, and JavaScript, allowing media access from multiple devices. The Enterprise Edition supports features like auto-scalable clustering and VoD recording, while the Community Edition excludes ultra-low latency streaming and certain scalability options. Ant Media Server runs on Linux and macOS, with support for x64 architecture, and is recommended to be used on Optimized Cloud Compute instances with at least 4 vCPUs and 8 GB RAM. Users can access a rich set of features including secure streaming with one-time token control, object detection via Tensorflow, and 360-degree streaming, while the server's deployment can be initiated through the Vultr Marketplace or manually as per provided guidelines.

Vultr has launched its first Indian cloud data center in Mumbai, marking its 25th global location and fourth in Asia, to support the country's burgeoning community of developers, startups, and enterprises. This expansion aims to make high-performance cloud computing more accessible and affordable for Indian businesses and developers. The new center offers Optimized Cloud Compute instances powered by AMD EPYC™ processors and Cloud Compute instances with Intel Xeon CPUs. Subhash Choudhary, founder of Dukaan, praised Vultr's entry, emphasizing its price-to-performance ratio and ease of use, which he believes will benefit local businesses like his. Vultr also extends opportunities for cloud resellers and managed service providers through its Partner Program, inviting Indian businesses to collaborate with its local team.

Constant, the parent company of Vultr, has been named to JMP Securities’ Hot 100 List of Privately-Held Software Companies, which recognizes firms based on metrics such as revenue growth and annual recurring revenue. This recognition coincides with Vultr's recent achievements, including the launch of their new Optimized Cloud Compute product line and surpassing $125 million in Annual Recurring Revenue. The company has also been expanding its global presence with new cloud data center locations, addressing the growing demand for affordable, high-performance cloud platforms among enterprises. CEO J.J. Kardwell expressed excitement about the recognition and the company's commitment to building a high-growth, self-sustaining tech business.