MediaBeacon (BrighTech)

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Description

MediaBeacon gives users access to the HELIOS server over the internet. MediaBeacon users can search for any digital assets (images, documents, sounds, movie files, …) online or in archives. MediaBeacon automatically synchronizes with the HELIOS server, and even multiple file servers can be presented through one MediaBeacon server. If a file is modified, the changes are automatically made visible via MediaBeacon. The built-in SQL database is fully customizable to allow for individual metadata configuration. Full upload and download capabilities extend the server-based workflow to any remote customer.

Benefits

  • Easy administration by allowing remote group administrators to manage their own users
  • Easy and powerful repurposing of images by downloading in the requested format (image conversion is done using HELIOS' ImageServer libraries)
  • Live discussion of assets with position marks (stickies) in the preview
  • “Low-Risk” concept by writing all database metadata information into the filesystem as XML files
  • Keep an offline overview of your assets by creating a PDF catalog with links to the MediaBeacon database
  • Easy re-branding, with a fully customizable user interface and database configuration

Platforms

Mac OS X, Linux, Sun Solaris

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The compatibility rating states the software compatibility of the 3rd-party product with the HELIOS software components. In the following, each of the criteria is described briefly:
 
HELIOS UB64 support
Compatibility with HELIOS UB64 product versions (CD026)
 
HELIOS UB2 support
Compatibility with HELIOS UB2 product versions (CD025)
 
HELIOS UB+ support
Compatibility with HELIOS UB+ product versions (since CD023)
 
HELIOS UB support
Compatibility with HELIOS UB product versions (CD021 - CD022)
 
HELIOS 4th generation support
Compatibility with HELIOS 4th generation product versions (CD018 - CD020)
 
Unicode volumes
Support of Unicode character sets based on UTF-8 HELIOS cross-platform file name representation
 
Desktop utilities
Using UNIX compatible cp, mv, rm, etc. commands via the HELIOS “dt” tools
 
OPI compatibility
Support of low-resolution layout images
 
Image conversion
Using the HELIOS “layout” programm to convert images including file format & color transforms
 
Script Server
Support for hot folder scripts
 
File events
Using ImageServer file notification events which are reported from all EtherShare & PCShare clients