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mediacockpit connected to the Cloud

Mon, 13 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

In today's corporate communications, being active in social networks is already seen as standard. The big players Facebook, YouTube and others offer immense reach and invite fan, friend and follower to like and redistribute your brand message.

An increase in reputation or sales is not guaranteed - success simply depends on too many factors and internal processes. But the positive influence of genuine dialogue, authentic messages and exciting stories (storytelling) is undisputed and is becoming an unmistakable signature of some of our customers.

Creating media content (text, photographs, graphics, videos-> Content) is the first part; placement and marketing of these assets on the right platforms (-> Context) is as least as important. And that´s when the major cloud providers come into the game.
Corporate contents should be performing for users independently of the company´s infrastructure and bandwidth - without interruptions and long loading times.

Therefore we have built something new: in its latest version, mediacockpit allows the workflow-based connections to Amazon S3 (CloudFront) and your own branded YouTube channel.

And the integration is completely independent of whether you are using the mediacockpit in your own data center or external hosting: mediacockpit has been running successfully in the cloud since 2010.

Sound interesting? Please contact us for more information and send us an e-mail.

App Update: Schaeffler STT for Apple and Android

Mon, 08 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Just in time for the Hannover Fair 2013, Schaeffler has updated their STT, the standard reference work for engineers and technicians. In addition to a complete revision of the printed classic (more than 750,000 issued copies since its release), the mobile app has been updated as well and is available on Apple and Android devices from 08. April as well.

Schaeffler STT in the Android store
Schaeffler STT in the Apple Store

Schaeffler press release on the Hanover fair 2013

Our article in the new prokomREPORT

Wed, 20 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Just in time for spring, the new issue of the Prokom magazine has arrived fresh off the press. In this issue you will read an author article of our CEO Chris Turchin: under the title "Mobile Asset Management / Digital Brand Experience in Perfection" we provide you with information about the mobile app (iOS / Android) "Schaeffler Technisches Taschenbuch" and give insights in our product component mediamobile.

Well-known among experts the "prokomREPORT" is published quarterly and provides up to date information and case studies in the fields of media-independent data handling and automated publishing processes.

The mobile kiosk app (realized for our customer Schaeffler) we introduce in the article is available for free at the Apple Store .

Are you interested in the latest edition Prokom? We are happy to send you a copy - and advise you without obligation about the various possibilities of innovative publications and database publishing.

Yes, I want to receive a copy of the new prokomREPORT (only available in German) .

mediacockpit at Winterhalter

Tue, 12 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Winterhalter, a specialist for commercial warewashing machines, has relied on professional media management and distribution to its partners and subsidiaries since 2007.

This extensive experience was a key factor when selecting mediacockpit version 5.5 for their new DAM system at the end of 2012. A special requirement in the design phase was that the DAM system not only provide a simple to use browser-based standard software, but that mediacockpit must also serve as a data source for media assets in the new Winterhalter website.

The new website went online in German last week, launching at the Internorga trade fair in Hamburg. Fully integrated with the CMS, mediacockpit provides the new corporate presence with product and target group-specific content.

The core functions at a glance:

Single sign-on for the website and mediacockpit on via JASIG CAS and Open LDAP
Automatic tagging / keywording of media assets on ingest via import scripting
Seamless integration of brochure downloads and predefined media selections via our flexible API
Rights-based provisioning of media assets and selections for various target groups after registering on the company site (for example, press releases and image material for journalists; technical data sheets, mailings, and price lists for retailers)

For designers of large kitchens the new Planner Portal provides a particular added value: after successful login, the configurator users can select specific types of machines and gets offered application-oriented documents (planning examples, data sheets, wiring diagrams, operating instructions, pictures and decision-support tools and drawing files) for download directly from mediacockpit.

Visit the new Winterhalter home page

zelect becomes MCP

Fri, 22 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT

To further consolitdate the mediacockpit brand, we have decided to remove the "zelect" wordmark from the DAM Group product portfolio. The zelect modules have been rebranded as MCP ("mediacockpit for publishers"). Our business model here remains unchanged: the MCP paywall and themenalarm products allow publishers to generate and interact with new and existing customers and monetize the digital content in a comfortable and easy to integrate fashion.

In times of Web-based micro payments, DAM Group's MCP paywall and themenalarm are mature and proven products for the paid content market. Based on mediacockpit, they enable publishers the simple and economical introduction of paid content on the Web for publishers and advertising companies.

We are very pleased that the brand name zelect has aroused the interest of Europe's largest telecommunications company. All rights to the brand zelect have been fullly ceded to Deutsche Telekom AG: The transfer of the brand will be completed February 28.

To find out more about the potential and benefits of the MCP, please contact us for a no-obligation consultation.

Press release - Bertsch Group acquires the e-pro solutions GmbH from the TTS Group

Mon, 14 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Bertsch Group takes a further step in the consolidation of the DAM / PIM market in the in the DACH region
Stuttgart, 11 January 2013 – Effective January 1st, 2013, the Bertsch Group with headquarters in Stuttgart, Germany has acquired to the e-pro solutions GmbH with their established product portfolio and longtime product information management (PIM) and electronic catalog (CAT) know-how. The software division of the Bertsch Group has extensive experience with product development and projects for IT-based marketing and sales processes. With the acquisition of e-pro solutions GmbH, the Group continues the strategic expansion of their DAM / PIM strengths.

The e-pro and Bertsch Group management see merging their proven and complementary technologies and the existing know-how as the right decision for all the parties. The resulting synergies will bring competitive advantages, benefiting stakeholders in both organizations.

Following the acquisition, e-pro will maintain their headquarters in Stuttgart-Vaihingen and continue independently supporting their existing customer base. Continuity in the business relationships and system maintenance is guaranteed for the e-pro’s customers.

“The new e-pro serves customers in all markets with a complete product portfolio - PIM software for multi-channel communications and e-proCAT – the proven software for electronic catalogs in BMEcat format”, says Stefan Maria Creutz, e-pro’s Managing Director. “Customers benefit from the new shareholder and exciting developments and potential in new areas like mobile and social commerce as well as software for marketing and sales optimization. “As part of the Bertsch Group, e-pro offers a comprehensive range of new and exciting products and services”, adds Creutz.

“With e-pro, we extend our portfolio to include a high-performance, future-oriented company in the area of PIM and BMEcat. Together, we will consolidate our strengths in these areas, offering customers advanced and integrated solutions, including PIM, DAM, online, mobile and social media”, says Dr. Frank Mayer, head of Bertsch Group. “We look forward to an exciting collaboration with the e-pro, bringing together the strengths of all stakeholders: our know-how, products and the spirit of innovation", Mayer continues.

Chris Turchin, CEO of DAM Group GmbH, adds: “e-pro’s management and DAM Group share a common vision for the digital asset management (DAM) and PIM market. e-pro’s talented team, extensive PIM know-how and market-leading e-proCAT software is an asset for the Bertsch Group and offers DAM Group, our partners and our customers new strategic opportunities.”

“As long-standing customer of the Bertsch Group with their trend-setting corporate strategy, are we are convinced to have found the ideal owner for a strategic orientation and development for e-pro. We have successfully used mediacockpit and other tools of the DAM Group for many years and look forward to a lasting customer relationship and the new possibilities of Bertsch Group for the TTS”, commented Dr. Sebastian Reschke, Chief Executive Officer of the TTS Group.

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About Bertsch Group
Bertsch Group is a dynamic organization and currently includes 20 companies in the fields of IT, publishing, agencies, sport, music and fashion. Founded in 1999, creating business success from good ideas is the core philosophy of the Bertsch Group. Customers include Microsoft, Mercedes-Benz, Deichmann, Hugo Boss, Wolters Kluwer and Vodafone among many others. In total, the group employs approximately 400 employees at seven locations in Germany and generates a turnover of more than EUR 35 million.

About e-pro solutions
e-pro solutions GmbH belongs to the leading suppliers of standard software for multi-channel commerce and e-business and is well versed in developing and implementing multi-channel enabled product information management solutions for business in the DACH region including the industries of electrical engineering, tool-manufacturing, construction, industrial distributors as well as plumbing, heating and air conditioning. The company belongs to the TTS group with more than 2,400 employees. e-pro is a Microsoft Certified partner is in the category of software vendor software solutions and a certification partner in the field of electronic catalogues with eCl@ss, BMEcat, and ETIM.

About DAM Group
DAM Group GmbH has been a pioneer in the field of digital asset management since its inception in 1996. The successful, well-designed product mediacockpit has been crucial in making DAM Group one of the most experienced European providers and operators of enterprise digital asset management solutions today.

Press contact
Manuela Bloos
Marketing / Communications
Phone: +49 7544 9218-100
E-Mail: info@damgroup.de

Address
DAM Group GmbH
Planckstr. 7
88677 Markdorf
Germany
www.damgroup.de

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Triathlon in Lindau 2013 – The Countdown has Started

Wed, 28 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Our athletic ambitions will reach a new peak next year: driven by a desire be more active, achieve a healthier work-life balance and last but not least by the physical challenge, we spontaneously decided to be a part of the 2013 BMW Unterberger Triathlon in Lindau. And we all gladly accept the challenge - even if some of us are starting from a better cardiovascular base than the rest ;-)
Photo: Chris at the start of the Tansvorarlberg Tri 2012 (C) Manu

The event on 19.05.2013 promises to be a real highlight for DAM Group: apart from at least one age group starter, we will sending an employee team to the start. We're already looking forward to the upcoming training sessions and lots of support along the route.

The event will be covered by the regional and national newspapers, as well as magazines and Internet portals. We are definitely looking forward to it!

More information are available on the organizer's homepage First Wave Sportmarketing
and on the Facebook fan page: https://www.facebook.com/BMW.Unterberger.Triathlon.Lindau?ref=hl

DAM Group sponsors TowerStars

Mon, 22 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The historical pride of Oberschwaben has a name: the roots go back to the EV Ravensburg in 1881 - therefore the second oldest hockey club in Germany! Approximately 1,200 members, including 200 active players - the fast sport, continuity and above all the special commitment in youth work - all that we found great. And we think this first sports sponsorship is absolutely worth it.

The professional team under the name of Ravensburg Tower Stars has spun off in 2007 as an independent corporation from the original club and is currently playing in the German second league. We wish all teams a successful course of the season and atmospheric games - which already offers us a great opportunity for a next outing :)

For more news and the latest game summary check out www.towerstars.de

Good Conversations - DAM as a Service

Wed, 10 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT

First and foremost - thanks to everyone for a very successful user conference! Despite the weather, we had a "gorgeous" day with our customers and partners! The initial response among participants has been very positive: we had a lovely time and are thankful so many of you could attend.

The presentations and case studies about brand management, web2print, mobile apps, print, web and e-commerce in and around mediacockpit emphasized continued and increasing importance of DAM, MAM and PIM today. Interesting speaker slots, live demos and good conversations during the breaks made it an inspirational day for all of us - and given us new and innovative ideas for features and enhancements in many areas.

Our special thanks go to the Brand Implementation Group and our partners 1io, GAFICON, simpleshow, Top 21 and Interlace Marketing that have helped shape the user day with their presentations.

mediacockpit User Conference 2012

Mon, 08 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Tomorrow is the day - - the mediacockpit User Conference 2012 opens its doors on October 09th from 09:30 on. We look forward to welcoming you as our customers and partners in the Seehotel Friedrichshafen . And we are particularly pleased about the number of entries received – we´ve noticed a subscriber growth of over 20%!
The topics of this year´s User Conference are ranging from brand integration over web2print integration, automated publications and a special focus on mobile and kiosk systems for iPad and iPhone. Based on current customer projects we´ll show new features of version 5.5 which results in further optimization of media processes also in your specific market.

According to the subjects of this year´s event we can announce two equally exciting news:
* New release from our partner web2print 1iO - integrated directly into the mediacockpit one2edit 3.7.1 provides new features and enhancements. Read more details in the newsletter of 1iO (German)
* New project with Winterhalter GmbH - our standing customer has opted for the benefits of the latest version of mediacockpit 5.5. The integrated DAM platform will act as a central media archive and hub for the company's new website. The requirement includes localized delivery of media objects to specific target groups on the website as well as an integration of the LDAP directory for centralized authentication on Web CMS.

Media and product data efficiently managed

Fri, 14 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Ravensburger is a leading supplier of puzzles, games and employment products in Europe and a leading supplier of children's books in Germany. The blue triangle is one of the most prestigious brands in Germany.

The Ravensburger mediacockpit has been put operational early 2011 as a central data base for all media objects to all business units. In the first phase, the focal point was the automated media integration of all book and games products and the corresponding keywording based on product attributes. Heart of this is the connection to an internal master data system and the management and allocation of all product-related information to the media objects.

The recently implemented add-ons now support partners (advertising agencies, design studios) as well as employees of Ravensburger AG equally efficient in the creation and publication process.
To ensure that each step is also visible to product managers within their familiar working environment, state transitions and related information on approved media objects are additionally mapped via XML workflow to an internal SharePoint Portal.

automated data integration via hotfolders and product-related attributes
date-controlled approval workflow and release status steps
configurable data exports for distributor catalogs via Excel
individual file naming through when exporting
XML workflow as publication filters for communication with SharePoint

mediacockpit makes you language traveling worldwide

Tue, 21 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Eurocentres offers over 60 years of experience in the field of language courses for adults. Today about 13,000 students annually take advantage of this outstanding offer and visit schools for individual language courses in 18 countries and 33 cities.
The Swiss Eurocentres Foundation is also a recognized institution in the education sector since 1968 and consults to the European Council for language teaching with its high standard of service and expertise.

Our partner GAFICON coaches Eurocentres from the very beginning and has developed the whole data model for automated publishing (brochures for individual language courses). All relevant data has been transferred into mediacockpit and existing processes and workflows have been integrated (translations and administration of courses and accommodation services, schools, etc.). Because of the flexible platform mediacockpit with modules mediasuite and mediapim the entire system was designed without any additional programming and exclusively via configuration to meet the needs of Eurocentres.

Translation Management for 8 languages
Import and export profiles for Excel and XML
Extensive publication profiles for Print and Web (CSV, XML)
Data visualisation of the complete range of languages cources on the website (product configurator)

www.eurocentres.com
www.gaficon.de

Merchandising Shop via mediacockpit 5.5

Sun, 29 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT

We just finished rolling the new merchandising shop for Mercedes-Benz and Setra based on the new version of mediacockpit 5.5. The product data management, media asset management and translation processes are integrated in the mediacockpit back-end. The OMNIplus Merchandising Shop offers a range of products, brochures and internal communications materials for employees, dealers and end customers.

The new mediashop module manages product, price, customer and order management processes, and is seamlessly integrated with mediasuite and mediapim. The relaunch of trilingual merchandising shop took place on August 3rd and the first orders have already been processed successfully!

https://www.merchandising-shop.omniplus.com/

PUSH 3.0 - mediacockpit's zelect portfolio

Fri, 06 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT

DAM Group has strengthened its product offering to include the proven zelect portfolio for newspapers and publishing companies. With the recent acquisition of the brand, we have expanded the integration platform mediacockpit to include zelect functionality and offer an ideal complement for your value-adding online strategy.

Zelect consists of two integrated modules in mediacockpit: zelect Paywall and zelect Themenalarm and is already in use at several customers. With the zelect Paywall you can offer your readers of online content on a per article or subscription basis. You manage the different offerings, billing types, and subscriptions directly in mediacockpit. We will present a more detailed description of zelect Paywall in an upcoming news.

Zelect Themenalarm ("topic alert") is a semantic search engine integrated into mediacockpit. Themenalarm constantly analyzes content according to personal search profiles for each subscriber. On this basis, the Themenalarm selects the individually relevant content and provides it to the user to freely selectable channels.

Themenalarm use cases
- Send individual alerts for personally relevant articles via SMS, email, etc.
- Send information regarding (exclusive) content by email
- Send personalized tables of contents for newspapers, magazines, etc. by email
- Sending of personalized PDF newspapers and E-Paper links

Benefits
- Demonstrate the relevance of your newspaper and online content
- Increase the user-value of your print and online products
- Increase the value of the subscription
- Intensify customer loyalty to your newspaper and website

The mediacockpit | zelect Themenalarm is powered by mediacockpit - simply explained (in German) with the simpleshow:

Do you have similar requirements? Are you thinking about delivering tailor-made content to your customers, or how you can offer paid content on the Web? We are happy to discuss our innovative approaches with you today.

mediacockpit Version 5.5

Wed, 20 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT

We completed the test phase a few days ago. Our team is really pleased to announce the new release 5.5 of mediacockpit with interesting new features. The main changes at a glance:

Comprehensive interface to web2print system one2edit (fully integrated solution)
Integrated eCommerce module for the realization of print and merchandising shops
Integrate your own scripts (eg for automated exports, file renaming, advanced logic for media processes)
Improved user feedback (Ajax Progress Bar)
Expansion and improvement of engines (especially video engine)
Expansion of Rest API, Java APIs and documentation
Official support of MySQL and Ubuntu

Technologically, the Enterprise DAM software mediacockpit 5.5 is now driven by Java 7, JBoss and Apache Wicket technology 7. This architecture provides an excellent basis for high performance, scalable systems for Digital Asset Management, Brand Management and Publishing Automation.

DAM Group goes social

Fri, 25 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Just to let you know: we´ve added some icons in the footer bar of our website :) You can now always reach us via Twitter, Facebook, XING, Google+ or LinkedIn!

If you have not yet visited us on these social media platforms, now is your chance to engage with us! Be part of our sporadicly published news about projects and technologies in the Content Marketing and Enterprise Publishing sector.

Check out our product pages on Facebook and Google+.

DAM Group on Twitter
DAM Group on XING
DAM Group on LinkedIn

Awards for trend-setters and excellence - B2B product catalogs

Mon, 16 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The jury of experts at this year's INKA award ceremony at the TANNER "Think Tank" was impressed: Verallia Germany's online product catalog, designed and developed by DAM Group, finished an excellent 7th place among approximately 100 submissions.
The iPhone catalog app - realized in collaboration with our partner Socialbit - inspired and impressed so much that INKA plans to include "Mobile" in addition to the "Print" and "Online" categories in the future. More information is available at Saint-Gobain Oberland AG / News.

The recipe for success: Innovative cross-media multi-channel publishing for print, online and mobile - based on our universal integration platform, mediacockpit. We thank the jury for recognizing our efforts and warmly congratulate Verallia Germany for their success in the competition!

Fresh off the press - and already online

Wed, 21 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Just in time for the spring, we have published a new brochure to help people understand what innovative digital asset management means to us and what it can do for you.

By intelligently combining rich media with product information, we are able to serve up content to all of your media channels, directly from mediacockpit. Publish on Facebook, in iPhone app, printed product brochures or in an online shop? All at once, if you want to!

Read for yourself, how simply and efficiently our integration platform can optimize your publication processes.

Links to the mediacockpit brochure as e-paper:
DAM Group Brochure 2012 - EN
DAM Group Brochure 2012 - DE

We are looking for new talent!

Fri, 02 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The DAM group is looking for an experienced web software developer for our office in Freiburg. Please visit our career page for more information.

Mobile Neuigkeiten

Thu, 01 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Unsere E-Paper Kiosk-App mediamobile läuft nun auf Apple und Android Geräte. Überzeugen Sie sich selbst - die InfoPoint App der Firma Schaeffler können Sie kostenlos im Appstore oder Android Market installieren:

Schaeffler InfoPoint für iOS
Schaeffler InfoPoint für Android

Auch in Facebook ist unser E-Paper Kiosk bereits nahtlos integriert. Wie bei den Apps lässt sich das Layout auf Ihre Bedürfnisse anpassen. Ein Beispiel finden Sie auf der Appforce.de Fanpage: E-Paper Kiosk

mediaepaper und mediamobile unterstützen Rahmen und Verlinkungen, die manuell oder automatisch aus dem Eingangsdokument gesetzt werden können:

interne Querverweise,
Links zu Medien wie Video und Fotos in der mediasuite,
sowie externe Links z. B. auf Shopsysteme wie bei Depot Online

Für weitere Information über mediaepaper und mediamobile nehmen Sie bitte Kontakt mit uns auf!

A Day Made of Glass...

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

This video went viral in our offices yesterday - When a glass manufacturer predicts a future where every surface is an app, diplays media, or runs media-intensive software, then the future of digital asset management will be exiting indeed!

New product integration for Office 2007/2010

Sat, 28 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The year 2012 begins with exciting news – not that the world is ending, but that we have introduced the new mediacockpit Ribbon for Office 2007/2010! The new plugin complements the range of existing modules with one that has been a frequent customer request in recent months.

Users of Word, PowerPoint and co. can now access their assets in mediacockpit directly without leaving the MS Office suite. This simplifies the day-to-day work in the creation of presentations and other documents.

The Add-On integrated directly in the application's navigation bar - the new "mediacockpit" ribbon provides you with all important functions:

Direct login possible
Full-text and attribute searches, category navigation, access to media selections
Drag- and -drop of images directly in the document
Multimedia (audio/video) integration with the "insert" button
Downloading and local media storage
Access in accordance with the roles and rights assignments in the system

We like to show you the new mediacockpit Office Ribbon in use - please contact us for more inforation or an online demonstration.

Happy New Year!

Mon, 02 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The DAM Group wishes all of our readers a happy and healthy 2012! Stay tuned for more product developments in the coming weeks.

Projects and Partnerships

Tue, 06 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT

There are so many exciting projects in the catalog / publishing environment with DAM Group - in the near future we will present one of them in a new success story! This much we can already tell you: in the management of brands, products and variants in the textile industry, L-SHOP-TEAM has relied on mediaockpit for several years already.

With the Bechtle subsidiary "Die Druckvorstufe" (the prepress), we are happy to introduce a further professional partner in our print network. With our portfolio, we support die Druckvorstufe to create more efficient media productions.

DAM Group Relaunch: moving foward and looking back

Wed, 02 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT

For nearly 8 years, our homepage had remained fairly static; the time is ripe for change. Two months ago, we relaunched the DAM Group homepage in German. The focus is on our new platform product "mediacockpit". We have already recieved much positive feedback - customers and partners alike are finding interesting insights into our new integration platform and are profiting from our experiences with the daily challenges in media asset and product data management. Now the entire site is available in English as well. We are looking forward to even more feedback from our customers and friends the world over.

And today we celebrate another anniversary of sorts: the following article (only in German, sorry!) about media asset management and highlighting our product "Media Suite" at Mercedes-Benz Accessories was published on 02. November 2001. That is 10 years ago today! At that time, we were a small startup and media asset management was an emerging field. Today, we are older and wiser: we have focused on our strengths and remain an industry leader today. Customers like the Mercedes-Benz Accessories still rely on our products and solutions - maybe our experiences over the past 10 years can help your organization as well?

"Bild und Grafik sind rund um die Uhr verfügbar - Praxisbeispiel MAM" (ePaper)
"Bild und Grafik sind rund um die Uhr verfügbar - Praxisbeispiel MAM" (PDF)