Media Asset Management
The Viz Ardome solution is a highly scalable product that does far more than only
providing access to ingested media files. An extensive rights and metadata
system enables efficient workflows that, until now, required large amounts
of time and manpower. Users can check the availability and status of media
files directly from their desktop. They can instantly see if media files are
being used in other contexts, when a file was used the last time and even if
special restrictions apply. Leading media companies use Viz Ardome to address
cross-format storage and management, from small workgroups to enterprise
wide systems across multiple sites.
A true multi-purpose MAM system
Viz Ardome is designed to meet a variety of requirements, ranging from fast
paced news production to long term preservation of media assets. Product
capabilities and integration points can be added to compose a highly
customized system. This way, the system can meet the needs of a news
department, handle acquired programming workflows or be the gateway to new
media implementations. And of course, Viz Ardome can be scaled to address
all of the media asset management needs in an enterprise using one
multi-purpose MAM system.
Future proofed for growth
Viz Ardome represents the top end in terms of system scalability. This can be
achieved by growing a single system image, which is common for central
archive repositories. One Viz Ardome system can be configured to handle
thousands of simultaneous users and hundreds of concurrent media operations.
In addition, the system can also be scaled up by installing multiple Viz
Ardome systems that exchange media, metadata and workflow tasks in
accordance with configured policies. This method of scaling the system is
used to implement work in progress libraries and to cross both geographical
boundaries and multiple-site media installations. The largest installation
to date consists of 15 Viz Ardome systems storing over 10 million media
files online and controlling 500 Terabytes of online storage plus a
Petabyte-sized tape archive.
Core and Companion Products
The Viz Ardome core product delivers the media management and archive
foundation. Core functions include storage management, metadata handling,
search, workflows, user management and security through audit trails and
user activity reports. In addition, a number of Companion Products which
entail licensed functional and connectivity options can be used to extend
the capabilities of the core product. Viz Ardome not only integrates with
leading craft editing systems but also supports major newsroom and broadcast
management systems. Advanced storage subsystems can easily be integrated
with the solution. In order to build the full solution, Viz Ardome is
usually deployed together with a number of companion products:
- Viz Media Processor for the generation of proxy video, media format conversion
and basic file QC
- Viz DART, Viz Capture and Viz Upload for feed, tape and file ingest
- Viz Video Engine as a two channel HD and SD video server
- Viz PreCut and Viz EasyCut for proxy based video cutting and editing
- Viz Media Logger for advanced archive logging
The combination of these products and integrations results in flexible and
powerful end-to-end solutions while providing the freedom of infrastructure
choice.
Open IT and broadcast product platform
In order to support varying preferences for IT, storage and broadcast
products, Vizrt supports a number of hardware and software platforms. This
support includes a set of 3rd party video server and router manufacturers
and a list of providers of IT and storage infrastructure. In addition, a
platform certification process exists to meet requirements to use products
for which support does not yet exist.
System implementation expertise
Through many years of implementation experience, Vizrt has a solid, yet
flexible approach to system implementation. Our collective expertise is made
available for system implementation through a set of established and proven
processes, documents, check points and training sessions. Depending on
customer needs, Vizrt can contribute to system implementations with services
ranging from basic installation support to fully undertaking turn key
projects.
