SGL to highlight web-based Flashnet interface at BroadcastAsia

Software Generation Ltd (SGL), a provider of content archive and storage management software for media and entertainment, will show its web-based interface for its flagship SGL FlashNet archive system for the first time in Asia at BroadcastAsia 2013. Users of FlashNet now have a number of additional features that further simplify workflow procedures and enhance usability of the system.

Using SGL FlashNet broadcasters and content owners can now easily archive and restore material for workflows that fall outside the sphere of large controlling MAM or automation systems. Using the new FlashNet GUIs’ powerful and intuitive tools, the user can archive directly to any configured FlashNet disk or tape group. Once in the archive, metadata can be extracted or added manually.  Searching for and restoring clips is quick and easy. The interface can be used on any platform – Windows, PC, Mac or Linux.

SGL will also demonstrate FlashBrowse the client-based web tool to further enhance and simplify the archive workflow.  FlashBrowse provides at-archive browse creation; automatically generating browse resolution copies of clips as the high resolution versions are archived.  The Flashbrowse interface, which is an extension of the new FlashNet GUI, allows operators to instigate restores or partial file restores directly from their browse window.

SGL will also highlight its continued successful rollout of next-generation archiving technology with the demonstration of SGL FlashNet and LTFS interoperability in a production environment.

Donald Li, SGL’s Regional Sales Director APAC says, “Asia is a key territory for SGL and we’re delighted to be exhibiting at this year’s show. Come and visit us on the booth and see why customers in the region are choosing SGL to meet their content management needs.”