One platform. Every story: what’s new with LucidLink at IBC 2025

Deadlines and margins are shrinking, but productions are only getting heavier. Bigger files, more formats, more versions and more collaborators.

Yet most media teams still rely on inflexible infrastructure that can’t keep up: NAS boxes that don’t scale, cloud buckets that create silos, cold archives that lock files away and transfer solutions that slow everything down. The result? Wasted time wrestling tools when you should be creating.

LucidLink changes that. Our Emmy-winning cloud-native storage collaboration platform gives every verified user, tool and workflow access to the same data — from anywhere, in real time.

This IBC, we’re extending that promise with major updates. Together with our core platform, our new features give your team a single, fast and secure workspace that supports every stage of media production.

Watch this video for a sneak-peek, then read on to see what’s new.

TeamCache: LucidLink performance at every site (early access)

Shared bandwidth bottlenecks can turn in-office collaboration into a waiting game. 

Individual SSDs pile up on desks, duplicate downloads chew through bandwidth and IT wastes its time on workarounds. 

TeamCache makes on-site teams feel like they’re plugged right into the cloud with local-network speed access to LucidLink files.

• Stream once for everyone: the first user (or an admin pre-cache) pulls from the cloud, then everyone else works at LAN speed.

• One cache for the whole team: eliminate SSD sprawl and duplicate downloads. Files stay consistent and instantly available.

• IT-approved from day one: your data stays secure with full zero-knowledge encryption and read-through caching, without adding complexity to your network setup.

• Part of the platform: unlike NAS-dependent cache tools, TeamCache is fully integrated into LucidLink — no extra layers, no dual control planes, no bottlenecks.

Available in early release for Enterprise customers, find out more here: explore TeamCache

Enterprise power-ups: more control, less complexity

TeamCache adds to our most recent Enterprise upgrades designed to give large teams and complex deployments more control, automation and flexibility.

• Custom snapshot schedules: tailor point-in-time recovery for compliance and peace of mind.

• Identity integrations: automate user provisioning with SCIM and integrate SAML SSO via Okta, Entra ID, Ping and more.

• Proxy support: ensure controlled, secure network egress without blocking creative flow.

• Windows service mode: run LucidLink on headless systems like render farms — with auto-reconnect after reboots for zero downtime.

• Transfer ownership: easily hand off filespaces as teams evolve.

These updates make it easier to scale LucidLink across departments, locations and teams, while also keeping creative work flowing and your IT team happy. 

For more on these features, check out the Summer 2025 update.

Upgrade Tool: your bridge to the future

Still on LucidLink Classic but want access to the latest features? Our Upgrade Tool moves you to the new LucidLink in minutes, without migration headaches.

The tool is available starting Oct 7 for direct customers under contract. Self-serve and reseller-managed plans will follow in a later phase to ensure a smooth rollout for everyone.

• Unlock the latest LucidLink features: web & mobile apps, new global user model, faster installs

• No manual migration: keep your files in place, no re-uploading needed

• Preserve your workflows: users, groups, permissions and global settings carry over

• Future-proof your team: all new features will launch on the new LucidLink

It's your gateway to everything that’s coming next. Learn more about the Upgrade Tool here.

One platform for every workflow

Whether you’re scaling up production or looking to streamline operations, LucidLink brings your entire workflow into one platform. We’re ready when you are.

Attending IBC 2025? Find our team and discuss these updates firsthand here.

New to LucidLink? Start your free trial today, or talk to our workflow experts about how we can help you create and collaborate faster here.