In media production, storage systems must handle large files, fast workflows, and tight collaboration. Ardis Technologies operates with a small team and distributes DDP systems both directly and through regional partners. “We stick to what we do best,” he adds, “and that’s a shared storage file system with AVFS.”The Ardis Virtual File System (AVFS) is central to DDP’s architecture. DDP systems can authenticate users via domain controllers and include audit utilities for tracking user actions. Its AVFS file system, caching architecture, and Ethernet SAN model are tailored to the sector’s workflow requirements.