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Designed by developers for developers, 3Q is an API-first video infrastructure platform that eliminates unnecessary marketing and gives you direct control over your media backend. Whether you're developing video portals, streaming apps or custom OTT solutions, 3Q provides the programmable backbone you need. Our comprehensive REST API and native SDKs let you automate workflows, from ingestion and transcoding to AI-driven metadata extraction (speech-to-text conversion and automated chapter creation) and deployment. The 3Q HTML5 player is barrier-free and fully customisable, operating entirely without cookie consent requirements. We natively support mixed codec streaming (HEVC + AVC) in both HLS and DASH, dynamically falling back based on client capabilities. Hosted entirely on our own European bare-metal servers, 3Q helps you to avoid US vendor lock-in and privacy issues, providing a scalable, programmable video pipeline that integrates seamlessly into your existing CI/CD environments.

pCloud Business is a cloud storage and file synchronization platform designed for teams that need controlled access, cross-platform compatibility, and predictable storage allocation. It provides centralized file management with granular permissions and optional client-side encryption. Founded in 2013 in Switzerland, pCloud operates under EU-aligned privacy standards and offers data residency in Luxembourg (EU) and Dallas, Texas (US). The platform supports over 23 million users globally. Core Functionality : - Per-User Storage Allocation : 1 TB or 2 TB per user, suitable for small to mid-sized teams and distributed environments. - Virtual File System (pCloud Drive) : Mounts as a local drive on Windows, macOS, and Linux. Files are streamed on demand, reducing local disk usage. - File Sync & Sharing : Folder-level sync, link-based sharing, and permission control (view/edit/manage). Supports password-protected and time-limited links. - Admin & Access Control : Centralized user management, role assignment, and storage distribution via admin console. - Versioning & File History : File versioning with up to 180 days retention, enabling rollback and recovery. - Cross-Platform Support : Native clients for Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, plus web interface. - Client-Side Encryption (Optional) : Zero-knowledge encryption via pCloud Encryption for sensitive data; encryption keys are not stored server-side. Technical Positioning: - Swiss jurisdiction; GDPR-aligned processing - No file size limits - Works without mandatory ecosystem lock-in (no bundled office suite required) - Compatible with heterogeneous environments (Linux included) Trial : 30-day free trial available for up to 10 users.