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NetActuate Expands VPU-as-a-Service to 15 Global Locations

NetActuate, a prominent provider of global infrastructure and network services, has recently announced a significant enhancement to its offerings. The company has made NETINT Quadra Video Processing Units (VPUs) available across 15 of its global points of presence, marking a critical shift in how video processing is delivered to clients. This initiative, which expands on a partnership originally announced in February 2026, will be featured at NETINT's booth during the IBC 2026 event, showcasing the exciting developments in the world of video technology.

A New Era for Video Processing

In a landscape where traditional hardware procurement and reliance on hyperscaler clouds are commonplace, NetActuate is introducing an innovative VPU-as-a-Service model. This offering provides engineering teams direct access to specialized video-processing silicon, significantly diminishing the need to manage physical servers or VPU cards. Clients can seamlessly attach a NETINT VPU to either a virtual machine or a managed Kubernetes node within the NetActuate network, enjoying the benefits of secure passthrough connections along with complete control over their video processing pipelines.

The typical experience with a hyperscaler's transcoding service often involves a restrictive black-box pipeline, compelling users to submit their jobs and accept predetermined pricing and turnaround times. In contrast, NetActuate's model empowers clients to integrate the VPU directly into their own virtual environments, enabling them to deploy these powerful processing units in mere moments instead of enduring protracted timelines.

Enhanced Workflow Control

One of the standout features of the VPU service is its compatibility with the encoding software that teams are already utilizing—whether it’s open-source or commercial products. This flexibility means that clients do not need to abandon their established workflows to take advantage of dedicated silicon's economic benefits. By simply adding a VPU to their existing systems, users can significantly reduce costs compared to general-purpose cloud options while maintaining freedom from vendor lock-in associated with proprietary transcoding APIs.

Additionally, NETINT’s proprietary Bitstreams software and Bitstreams Manager enhance the VPU capabilities for organizations seeking a comprehensive platform from a single supplier.

Randal Horne, Chief Revenue Officer at NETINT Technologies, emphasized the importance of this service, stating, "Streaming teams want the performance of dedicated video silicon without losing control of their own workflow." The expansion to 15 strategic locations combined with self-service deployment opportunities presents an attractive, low-risk solution for teams eager to trial VPU-centric encoding processes on their own infrastructure.

The Power of the Marketplace

Another significant development within this announcement is the introduction of the NetActuate Media Marketplace. This platform is now available alongside the VPU acceleration service, facilitating a streamlined user experience. Clients can effortlessly combine NETINT’s Bitstreams encoding software with a partner appliance to create a complete video processing ecosystem, from ingest to delivery, ensuring that no intermediary hyperscaler services interrupt their operations.

Fast and Reliable Deployments

The VPU-as-a-Service is ready for immediate deployment as a turnkey solution on the NetActuate platform. Clients can access a VPU-enabled virtual machine or Kubernetes node through the NetActuate portal or API, which can be activated within seconds. This feature is currently available across 15 live locations, with options for custom hardware deployments in various other markets upon request.

NetActuate is actively inviting discussions about deployment configurations for any workload size, offering complimentary evaluation deployments for qualified prospects interested in exploring VPU encoding capabilities. Attendees of IBC 2026 can connect with the NetActuate team to tailor a deployment suited to their specific needs, also encouraging visitors to visit NETINT's exhibit at booth 1.D49 during the event.

About NetActuate

NetActuate has established itself as a leading provider of edge infrastructure and network solutions, with an influential presence in over 45 locations globally. Their services are focused on empowering customers to deploy workloads characterized by low latency, resilience, and security. The Open Network Edge (ONE) Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) platform supports a diverse range of technologies, including virtual machines, Kubernetes, cloud solutions, colocation, and bare metal infrastructure, all enhanced by Anycast connectivity.

With a commitment to customer support, consulting expertise, and flexible, scalable solutions, NetActuate continues to innovate in the dynamic field of global network services.

For more information on NetActuate and its suite of services, visit netactuate.com.

About NETINT

NETINT Technologies, a trailblazer in the field of efficient hardware video accelerators for cloud applications, is the recipient of the 2024 Tech Emmy Award for its foundational work in the VPU category. With over 225,000 VPUs deployed, powering over 1.1 trillion minutes of video, the top streaming services globally increasingly rely on NETINT to significantly reduce energy costs and operational expenses by up to 20x. Further details can be found at netint.com.