allow high availability to be a configuration option to allow addition of redundant components to a previously installed system. This is a huge benefit for media companies because if a small “pilot” grows to become the next “big thing,” the system can be made high availability after the initial install.
Security: Software-defined storage also needs to protect media assets, giving teams control over read, read/write, or no access to workspaces via user and group permissions. It should ensure only those authorized to access content are able to do so and allow choosing the optimal data protection for each workspace. And security is not just about protecting media assets via access. It’s also about peace of mind.
Affordability: Software-defined storage is also an intelligent media storage solution because it’s a smart choice from an economic impact perspective. It yields cost savings, giving teams the ability to mix and match components to meet not only their needs, but also budget requirements now and in the future. Software-defined storage should be an economical, modular solution, enabling the integration of all storage resources together into one virtualizable pool.
Virtualizing storage enables lower operational costs by eliminating the complexity and cost of managing multiple, disparate storage systems, while reducing labor-intensive operations.
For content creators, software-based intelligent media storage solutions provide the flexibility and usability needed to find assets and meet deadlines. It empowers people involved in the production process to get the access and performance needed to collaborate in real time and meet any production challenge. For technical professionals, this type of intelligent media storage provides the reliability and security needed to ensure production keeps moving.
For business leaders, it provides the adaptability, simplicity, and affordability needed for business growth.
To learn more about software-defined storage, visit http://www.avid.com/products/avid-nexis.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR: DAVID COLANTUONI
As senior director of product management at Avid, David is responsible for product vision, strategy and business management for Avid's industry leading products including Media Composer, Pro Tools, Sibelius and shared storage. Before joining Avid in 2008, David was director of product development at Boris FX. He has a B.S. degree in Mass Communications from Emerson College.
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