Platform-independent cold migration to the Cloud
The reasons for migrating to the Cloud vary: rising operating costs, new security requirements or more flexibility. A predictable, controlled relocation is particularly crucial for complex system landscapes. Anyone who operates systems that have grown over many years knows the challenges. The infrastructure works, but is no longer up to date. Updates are risky, hardware can no longer be [...]
Migration scenario without business interruption
Many companies start with a data backup and run their systems productively in the Cloud a short time later. A step-by-step migration is therefore controlled, secure and without unnecessary effort. Migrating existing systems to the Cloud is easier if it is not planned as a complete move. With the Netstream Workload Availability Service ( Netstream ), the virtual [...]
Why DVB-C still plays a role today
Despite the dominance of IPTV and streaming, DVB-C remains a sought-after solution in many areas. Network operators, utility companies and local authorities in particular continue to rely on this proven technology. DVB-C uses the coaxial network for TV distribution. This is already in place in many regions. Operation is stable and independent of bandwidth or network bottlenecks. Particularly in linear television, [...]
Assessing criticality: the basis for your Recovery Disaster
Evaluate the criticality of your IT systems in a standardized way instead of using gut feeling. We will show you a simple and proven method that will ensure you no longer fail in your assessment. When it comes to Disaster Recovery plans, one of the most important questions is: How business-critical is an IT system and how quickly must it be available again in an emergency? [...]
VMware license change 2025: Broadcom increases minimum requirements
Since the takeover of VMware by Broadcom, one change has followed the next. Many companies are not very happy about this. Smaller IT environments and service providers with lean structures in particular are coming under increasing pressure. The new requirements make the economic operation of classic VMware infrastructures unattractive for many SMEs in Switzerland. From the 10th [...]
ISO 27001: Experience and tips from the field
For IT service providers, a certified information security management system (ISMS) in accordance with ISO 27001 is now more important than ever. The introduction not only brings challenges, but also opens up new opportunities - for more structure, security and trust. In this article, we look back on our own journey and openly share what we would do differently today. At Netstream [...]
Unicast vs. multicast: The big comparison
Both unicast and multicast have their specific advantages. In this case, the choice of technology not only influences the network capacity, but also the end customer experience. We show you the differences and when which method makes sense. Nowadays, network operators and utilities need to offer their customers a reliable, scalable and high-quality TV service - with [...]
Hybrid financing models for the Cloud: CAPEX vs. OPEX
In the dynamic world of IT, companies are faced with the challenge of efficiently financing their Cloud. Traditionally, they have opted for CAPEX (investment costs) for on-prem infrastructure and OPEX (operating costs) for Cloud. But the CAPEX model also fits in the Cloud and thanks to hybrid models you get the best of both worlds. We [...]
Virtual Desktop for small businesses - does it make sense or not?
Deciding whether or not virtual desktops make sense for SMEs is a decision with many facets. On the positive side, it opens up a world of possibilities. On the other hand, different security requirements, compatibility issues and costs need to be considered. A balanced view of both aspects helps to make well-founded decisions that [...]
Teletext: An information dinosaur goes digital
Who would have thought that a technology from the 1970s could still be an issue today? Teletext - a revolutionary source of information at the time - fluctuates between cult status and relic in today's digital world. But how do you keep the info dinosaur alive on a modern TV platform? This was precisely the challenge we faced when integrating the [...]
