Flash Media Server vs Flash Remoting

Question

I was wondering what are the pros and cons of moving our text
based broadcast service from Flash Remoting to Flash Media server.
Right now we have the client flash file retrieve messages via the
Flashservice Gateway installed by Coldfusion 7. As of this moment
we do not see the need for audio or video interaction. Also it is a
broadcast system so we send messages to our clients, the do not
send messages back. A one way chat if you will.

Of course cost is a factor, but outside of cost, how much of
a benefit would it be? Or would it be overkill so to speak. 
Is the server load reduced or greater? Is it better for the
client system? How is bandwidth affected? This topic has come up a
few times... but I would like to ask the pros for thier
suggestions.

Thanks in advance for your comments.
Johnny

Anonymous · Answer

I suppose you'd save a little bandwidth going with FMS since there would be no need for constant polling of the server, but in the end i don't think the difference in bandwidth usage would justify the investment of FMS. The only real benefit I see is that the stateful connection to FMS reduces latency between updates (as opposed to polling the remoting server every few seconds).

If you like the idea of a stateful connnection to the server, I would think a better option would be either Flex Data services or an XML socket server. FMS really is overkill for something like the application you described.

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