IBC Showcase: Facilis Shared Storage, Asset Management and Remote Access Workflows

Facilis Technology, Inc. announced updates coordinating with IBC Showcase 2020.

The company will be participating in this virtual event with version 8.0.3 of the Shared Storage system, version 3.6 of its FastTracker Media Asset Management software, and Edge Sync for remote access on display.

Shared Storage Version 8.0.3 continues to build on Shared File system capabilities and functionality including software-defined bandwidth priority, SSD tiering and multi-disk parity:

Bandwidth priority delivers full throughput to all workstations during normal operation but prioritizes workstations to maintain greater throughput when the server enters a high-load condition. This priority setting is dynamic and can affect client performance withins of applying.
Software-defined multi-disk parity can be enabled for up to 4 drive failures per drive group, on a project-based, virtual volume-basis. This technology allows owners of aging systems to better protect their assets from data loss due to drive failure.
SSD and HDD tiering was developed to deliver dedicated speed for projects needing SSD performance, while maintaining a perpetual HDD-based mirror.

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FastTracker version 3.6 is included with all the company’s servers and continues to advance its media asset management feature set. Using FastTracker, you can develop simple workflows without the complexity and cost of traditional MAM systems. Easy to learn and quick to use, you’ll find this asset management system to be a benefit in almost any facility.

FastTracker includes timecode burn-in for proxy clips, compatibility with Avid Op-atom, as well as Redcode and P2 media types. Also, users can download proxy and source files through the interface without access to the source storage locations. With duplicate and lost file tracking, it keeps users updated on the current location of media files that have been indexed. When moving or copying files to archive locations like cloud and LTO, FastTracker maintains the record of the archive location, and will restore the files from cloud or LTO on demand.

Indexing can be automatic on a global scale, by watch folder for specific catalogs, or manual with drag-and-drop of folders. Metadata tags are customizable, to add as much useful data to asset records as possible.

An integrated media player for preview and a separate full resolution player is included, supporting desktop playback of hundreds of formats and codecs. There is no external workstation required for FastTracker, as the software, database, and encoded proxies are stored on the company’s server.

The firm’s Edge Sync starts with the firm’s Object Cloud software which utilizes a native virtual volume as the local disk cache and adds a dedicated Azure Cosmos DB database to synchronize multiple desktops together into a single file system. With the Edge Node installed in remote locations, the path of the media files and project files are the same, whether you’re working in-facility or at home. Any changes or additions to the project files are updated in every location.

“IBC Showcase allows us to connect virtually with many customers and partners to share our latest news. We have many exciting Shared Storage, MAM, Cloud and Remote Access solutions to present.” said Jim McKenna, CMO. “We continue to innovate our shared file system and storage architecture, and add tools to collaborate over the Internet, enabling secure access for remote workgroups, producers and stakeholders to in-facility assets through cloud workflows that are as simple as they are powerful.“

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