WORKFLOW Now every configuration is possible MERP What

WORKFLOW Now every configuration is possible MERP

What is a Workflow? ü Clear definition of each complex step of the broadcasting process ü Visual representation of each step mapped out on a PC not in a paper document ü Set of instructions and authorizations that must be followed in order to move forward ü Complete log of all steps carried out, operations denied etc. Greatly facilitates systems management MERP

The ETERE Workflow ETERE offers an integrated, professional workflow management solution that respects and compliments the underlying broadcasting system optimizing systems management, reducing operating costs and facilitating overall process management MERP

The ETERE Workflow Most importantly, ETERE allows you to customize your workflow to fit YOUR needs ensuring that you have complete control over procedures, approval processes and overall system management. MERP

Asset Workflow Etere Workflow can help dictate the path of an asset from ingest through to archive specifying clearly: § Operations that need to be carried out § Authorization requirements (Rights Management) § Notification details § Log of actions taken MERP

Restore for Broadcast Ø In this example you have one playout server, one disk storage, Hsm tape library, another sever used for ingest Ø You wish to have a priority restore n n n Disk storage Ingest server Hsm Ø And an error e-mail and SNMP message if it goes wrong MERP

Example Restore for Broadcast MERP

TV Workflow Ø You can design any workflow for your video files management Ø In this example you align the operation of 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Set as Not to broadcast Quality check Generate Proxy Content check (will be performed in lowers) Set to broadcast Archive on LTO Ø If the content is wrong will be deleted an e-mail sent other than message MERP

TV Workflow MERP

Different Workflows Ø Different objects has different workflows Ø The workflow itself can identify objects Ø In this example only advertising is stored on HSM MERP

Free On-Air Server Ø You wish to delete from on-air server everything not scheduled on next 24 hours Ø But not commercials MERP

You Need to Retry an Action Ø To retry there is a module Wait and retry Ø In this example the workflow wait that the file will appear on MAV storage MERP

Send File to Website Ø Simply select the list of the asset Ø And attach a workflow MERP

How to Use Ø Simple attach and start the workflow to an asset Ø A set of workflow is automatically executed n n n MERP When you ingest When you transfer a file via Etere web When you wish to retrieve from Etere web When a file is discovered by Etereactivesync When you publish a schedule Or selecting one or multiple assets

The ETERE Workflow § Programs interact with Etere Workflow to seek confirmation of whether they are permitted to carryout the processes requested of them § Integrated set of rules result in a more efficient and controlled systems management § Multiple workflows can run simultaneously and work independently of each other Enhanced Systems Management MERP

Check Status on Asset Form Active workflow Workflow status log MERP

Visual Status Check MERP

Easy to Use Easy to Check Ø A powerful tool as Workflow must be easy to use and easy to check Ø If you wish to know how many assets are in a workflow or in a selected status ? Ø Simply perform a search in extended search tool Ø Any combination is available and also a graphic preview of every workflow Ø Who is in charge of content check can list all the assets he needs to control from the standard asset form search MERP

Search workflow MERP Status Who is in charge