Object Matrix Supports Samba

Object
Matrix Ltd. has introduced a Samba interface to the
suite of applications and protocols for accessing data from the
nearline storage platform MatrixStore.

Following
on from the introduction of 10GbE interfaces last month the company
introduced the Samba interface to provide access to content from any
application that has access to the corporate network in their
organization. One of the important aspects of this release is the
ability to offer growing file support to the solution, functionality
desired by customers. Digital preservation platforms are not known
for speed, resilience and flexibility but the MatrixStore nearline
platform is offering that.

Jon
Morgan, CEO of Object Matrix said: "MatrixStore
delivers on three core philosophies: the highest levels of reliable
asset storage, making secure management of large amounts of assets
incredibly simple, and providing proven interfaces into the rest of
the Creative workflow. Providing a Samba interface is a key extension
to the ways that MatrixStore can be integrated into workflows."

Other enhancements includes:

• Automated
  workflows for sending content from the nearline platform to LTO
  storage. Based on policies and business rules this automation support
  includes the ability for applications integrated with the MatrixStore
  API to check and update the status of clips no matter if they are
  available on disk or tape.

• Object
  Matrix is opening up its lesser known Management API which has
  been requested by integrators, partners and customers who have their
  own in-house management tools. This will allow 3rd party applications
  to create MatrixStore vaults and users whilst also providing access
  to monitoring, statistical and audit information.

• Object
  Matrix’s archive plug-in InterConnect, developed to work with
  Avid Interplay and used by broadcasters across Europe, is being
  enhanced to take advantage of the automated move to tape option
  described above.