DAM News Round-Up – 24th February 2025
A selection of recent DAM-related articles from around the web, sourced by the DAM News editorial team.
How to choose the right DAM without getting stuck in features & requirements
This recent post from DAM platform provider QBank offers practical advice for selecting a system by prioritising organisational needs over an extensive feature list. It emphasises the importance of focusing on essential functionalities, such as metadata management and workflow automation, to ensure the chosen DAM solution aligns with existing tools and supports future growth. The recommended approach helps prevent decision-making paralysis and promotes a more effective vendor selection process.
Author and Taxonomist Heather Hedden discusses the challenges of pursuing a career in taxonomy, highlighting numerous career paths, inconsistent job titles, competitive remote positions, and their relative rarity compared to traditional positions. Heather offers insights into common backgrounds leading to taxonomy roles and emphasises the importance of acquiring the relevant skills and experience to successfully navigate this niche field.
ResourceSpace now available as an official Docker Image
DAM software vendor ResourceSpace has just announced the released an official Docker image, simplifying deployment across various platforms. The article highlights a number of advantages gained by using Docker, including consistent performance, a streamlined and portable installation process, and easier updates and maintenance. Comprehensive setup instructions are available in their Knowledge Base.
Understanding the Role of Scale in DAM. Part 1: Performance, Storage, and Composability
The article from DAM solutions provider Orange Logic is part one of a four-part series examining how scalability in Digital Asset Management systems affects performance, storage, and composability. This first instalment outlines the importance of scalability within DAM and the key aspects to consider when choosing your platform in order to support modular expansion and flexibility. Parts two and three are also available.
The Rise of AI Agents: Transforming DAM and Content Operations in 2025
DAM vendor Aprimo reflect on the rapid evolution of AI agents in 2025, highlighting their transformative impact on DAM and content operations. It emphasises how AI agents, functioning as autonomous assistants, are set to reduce manual labour and provide benefits across the whole platform, including optimised metadata, search and catalogue workflows, and enhanced operational efficiency by using various AI methods and models to assist with brand compliance, increased personalisation and asset usage insights. The article also notes that such agents will need to be based on composable principles in order to evolve and integrate with external platforms and services.
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