Founded in 2016 by Kyle Kubler and his wife, Tiny Dino is a creative agency and post-production studio with offices in Los Angeles and Portland. Specializing in entertainment marketing, their team delivers digital content for major studios like Paramount, Sony, and MGM Amazon. From social media campaigns to VR experiences, their work demands a network that supports large media files and tight deadlines.
Kyle Kubler
Starting as an outsourced marketing solution for Paramount after layoffs, tiny Dino has grown over seven years, navigating pandemics and industry changes to become a trusted creative partner.
Tiny Dino’s old network struggled with congestion and slow file transfers, especially between their LA and Portland offices. Security audits loomed large, driven by compliance with Trusted Partner Network (TPN) standards. “Security audits were coming, and our old setup wouldn’t pass. We needed a firewall and router that met compliance standards,” Kyle recalls. Surviving on a Synology server, their setup couldn’t keep up with growing demands or ensure audit readiness.
After researching on Reddit, Kyle discovered UniFi’s self-administration capabilities. “UniFi was recommended for its ease of use. It’s been a game-changer for our security and file transfers.” The UniFi Dream Machine SE provided a compliant firewall and router, while SiteMagic SD-WAN enabled secure, fast file sharing between offices. The centralized UniFi Controller allowed Kyle to manage both locations from one dashboard. “We started with security in mind, but UniFi’s scalability and simplicity sold us,” he says.
Robust Connectivity for Creative Workflows With UniFi’s U7 Pro Access Points leveraging Wi-Fi 7 speeds and UniFi Switches handling high-bandwidth tasks, tiny Dino’s network now supports video editing and rendering seamlessly. “Before UniFi, transferring a 10GB file took 30 minutes. Now, it’s under five, keeping projects on track,” Kyle notes. Creatives no longer worry about connectivity, freeing them to focus on delivering stunning content.
Enhanced Security for Compliance UniFi’s built-in intrusion prevention system (IPS) and automatic updates ensure tiny Dino meets TPN standards effortlessly. “Compliance was a must. UniFi’s IPS and updates keep us audit-ready,” Kyle says. While exploring advanced options like CyberSecure, the Dream Machine SE's baseline security already provides peace of mind, all manageable from a single interface.
Seamless Scalability with SiteMagic SD-WAN SiteMagic SD-WAN connects tiny Dino’s LA and Portland offices, securely transferring massive files as mounted drives. “SiteMagic lets us move files between LA and Portland fast and securely. It’s been a lifesaver,” Kyle shares. With support for up to 1,000 sites, UniFi adapts as tiny Dino winds down LA operations, consolidating in Portland without missing a beat.
Kyle Kubler – Co-Founder & Creative Director
During a high-stakes Sony campaign, tiny Dino faced a tight deadline for a massive video export. Pre-UniFi, this would’ve stalled their workflow. With their new network, they transferred and rendered files in record time, wowing the client.
UniFi has revolutionized tiny Dino’s operations:
As security demands rise, tiny Dino plans to stay ahead. “Security needs are only going to increase. UniFi’s updates keep us prepared,” Kyle predicts. Exploring tools like Lucid Link for remote collaboration, they’ll lean on UniFi’s evolving capabilities to maintain control over sensitive media and support their expanding workload. “The future’s wide open,” Kyle says. “With UniFi, we’re unstoppable”.
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