CUSTOMER SUCCESS STORY
Helping Gearbox Build Games Faster with vArida Cloud
Viyu provided Gearbox with a customized private networking and cloud computing solution that expanded build capacity, accelerated game builds, and removed restrictive data-transfer limits.
vArida Cloud | Cloud Computing | Professional Services
THE KEY RESULT
Build Servers 30 Minutes Faster in Testing
During the proof of concept, Gearbox compared vArida against its existing on-premises build servers. vArida completed the standardized tests 30 minutes faster — a performance improvement the development team retested to verify.
01 — The Challenge
Building large video games for multiple platforms requires significant computing resources.
As Gearbox continued to grow, it needed additional compute capacity for its build infrastructure. Expanding the existing on-premises environment would require significant investment, time, effort, and additional physical space.
Gearbox also wanted the ability to build games outside its internal environment, accelerate file transfers, and complete game builds more quickly.
Existing vendor data limits created another challenge. When transfers exceeded those limits, additional fees could force engineers to prioritize projects or stagger timelines to stay within budget.
02 — The Viyu Solution
Viyu developed a customized private networking and cloud computing environment using vArida.
High-Performance Cloud Compute
The environment included eight build servers with significant compute and RAM capabilities to expand Gearbox’s build capacity.
Shared Network Storage
Viyu provided a filer for shared network storage along with a Perforce edge server.
Secure Private Networking
A VPN was configured to enable Gearbox to quickly and securely transfer files between its site and Viyu’s data center.
Unlimited Egress
The vArida environment removed restrictive data-transfer limits, allowing Gearbox engineers to rebuild games as often as necessary without unexpected egress fees.
Proof of Concept
Before committing to the solution, Gearbox tested a vArida server against its existing on-premises build servers to validate real-world performance.
03 — The Results
Faster Game Builds
During proof-of-concept testing, vArida’s server completed Gearbox’s standardized test 30 minutes faster than its on-premises build servers.
Faster Data Transfers
The private cloud and networking environment improved file-transfer performance between Gearbox and the data center.
Freedom From Egress Fees
Unlimited egress allows engineers to rebuild games as often as necessary without worrying about unexpected data-transfer charges.
Greater Focus on Quality
Removing data limits and cost concerns allows development teams to focus on game quality rather than infrastructure costs.
Responsive Support
Viyu provided project management throughout implementation along with fast ongoing responses to inquiries and service requests.
Solutions Used
vArida Cloud Services →
Access scalable cloud compute designed around demanding workloads without restrictive data-transfer fees.
Professional Services →
Design, test, and implement customized infrastructure around specialized business requirements.
“We build very large games for multiple platforms, so having no limits and free egress on data was really important to us. We were never charged extra fees for data in or out, so we feel we are free to rebuild a game as many times as we need to, without having to ask, ‘Is it in budget?’"
Sarah Moore
Senior DevOps Engineer, Gearbox