DAM News Round-Up – 22nd July 2024
A selection of DAM-related articles from around the web, hand-picked by the DAM News editorial team.
Revolutionize content management with Wedia: going beyond DAM
French DAM solution provider Wedia have just published a free e-book (email registration required). This 36-page guide takes a detailed look at how a DAM platform can enable brands and organisations to unify and accelerate their content and marketing operations across multiple platforms and channels. The concise and comprehensive e-book provides an introduction to DAM, covering its history, the various different types of systems available, and how it relates to different teams and specialisms such as brand specialists, CMOs, creative teams, and product managers. A detailed breakdown of Wedia’s key features and functions is also included, along with case studies and an overview of their popular modules and integrations.
DAM integrations: Build your content ecosystem
Digital Asset Management vendor Fotoware take a look at DAM integrations and their role in creating an enterprise content ecosystem. The article covers off-the-shelf plugins and custom integrations via (its own) open API. Common integrations covered include Content Management System (CMS), productivity tools such as Microsoft Office, creative tools including Adobe Creative Cloud, Product Information Management (PIM), e-commerce platforms, collection management systems such as those used in the GLAM (galleries, libraries, archives and museums) sector, and case management systems used by law enforcement and legal firms.
Finding Clarity: DAM vs CMS Explained
As DAM and CMS increasingly share content publishing, distribution and marketing duties, the differences between the two long-established technologies are becoming more subtle. This recent blog post from DAM provider Canto explains the key differences, similarities, benefits and use-cases for each platform. A breakdown of each system’s features and functions are provided, along with insights and guidance on how to choose the correct platform for your business.
C2PA from the Attacker’s Perspective
In light of the rapid and widespread adoption of AI and the growing threat of deepfakes and misinformation, the industry has been taking steps to introduce mechanisms that aim to provide authenticity and digital provenance. One such initiative is the Coalition for Content Provenance and Authenticity (C2PA) – an open standard that has the support of Adobe, BBC, Google, Intel and Microsoft. However, as demonstrated by Dr. Neal Krawetz at the recent IPTC Photo Metadata Conference, the three-legged approach adopted by both the C2PA and CAI – provenance, watermarking and fingerprinting – have been shown to be both insecure and easily circumvented. His article concludes that the current methods, based on trust and honesty, are easy targets, and as he’s been telling the C2PA for over three years, are not fit for purpose.
Unlocking the Power of Metadata Keywords in DAM
Consultants Stacks Team provide a number of best-practice metadata management tips for getting the most out of your DAM. With a basic introduction to the role of metadata within DAM, guidance includes the importance of being consistent and standardising your keywords, ensuring that your metadata is as accurate and descriptive as possible, and making sure to regularly review and update keywords in order to reflect any changes in your content.
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