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Showing posts with label Cloud Computing. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Cloud Computing. Show all posts
Friday, October 25, 2013
Tuesday, September 17, 2013
Anatomy of a SaaS Vendor: Mapping Future Software Functionality and Technology
The story of the life cycle of software and technology today is a familiar one, to the point of being a cliché. New technologies are constantly emerging that enable companies to improve performance and productivity, and the shelf life of older technologies (hardware and software) keeps getting shorter and shorter (24-36 months on average). This short lifespan is a key reason SaaS has become such a huge business driver, since it’s more cost-effective for most businesses to “rent” the solutions and hardware from a SaaS vendor and only consume what they need – without having to get on the “technology treadmill” themselves and bear the burden of rapidly depreciating technology.
This same logic used for software and hardware can be applied to the actual product road map. All cloud-based business computing, and in particular, digital asset management and product approval applications should be dynamic systems. The licensing business is ever-evolving, expanding and becoming more complex, so it stands to reason that the applications you choose should be robust enough to continually grow a few steps ahead of the industry and your particular needs.
The only way that the perpetual improvement happens is if the vendor you select can demonstrate not only deep licensing industry knowledge (what makes the market run and where it’s going), but also an ability to stay two steps ahead of the technological curve. This translates into forward-thinking products and road maps, and simply probing for these qualities will help you sort out industry leaders from imitative followers.
This is why, once you have confirmed that a potential SaaS (Software as a Service) vendor is financially and operationally sound, it's also imperative to look at that company's “big picture” development plans before making your final selection.
You'll want to critically evaluate the company's road map for future development. Most software companies have their major software releases planned 6-12 months in advance at upgrades as well as new modules or applications that add value to their core applications.
It’s also becoming more and more common with SaaS that software releases are done frequently, sometimes as often as quarterly or monthly, as new features are completed. The vendor should be able to give you a high-level overview of how its applications will be evolving in the next twelve months, a drill down of what to expect in each month, and an explanation of how any new features add value to the ones they already have.
The SaaS company that best suits your business should be one whose development plan makes it easy for you to find answers to all of these questions:
MyMediabox is a leading provider of SaaS hosted applications for digital asset management and style guide delivery (Mediabox-DAM), product approvals and other creative workflows (Mediabox-PA) and deal memo management (Mediabox-DM). For more information visit us at www.mymediabox.com.
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This same logic used for software and hardware can be applied to the actual product road map. All cloud-based business computing, and in particular, digital asset management and product approval applications should be dynamic systems. The licensing business is ever-evolving, expanding and becoming more complex, so it stands to reason that the applications you choose should be robust enough to continually grow a few steps ahead of the industry and your particular needs.
The only way that the perpetual improvement happens is if the vendor you select can demonstrate not only deep licensing industry knowledge (what makes the market run and where it’s going), but also an ability to stay two steps ahead of the technological curve. This translates into forward-thinking products and road maps, and simply probing for these qualities will help you sort out industry leaders from imitative followers.
This is why, once you have confirmed that a potential SaaS (Software as a Service) vendor is financially and operationally sound, it's also imperative to look at that company's “big picture” development plans before making your final selection.
You'll want to critically evaluate the company's road map for future development. Most software companies have their major software releases planned 6-12 months in advance at upgrades as well as new modules or applications that add value to their core applications.
It’s also becoming more and more common with SaaS that software releases are done frequently, sometimes as often as quarterly or monthly, as new features are completed. The vendor should be able to give you a high-level overview of how its applications will be evolving in the next twelve months, a drill down of what to expect in each month, and an explanation of how any new features add value to the ones they already have.
The SaaS company that best suits your business should be one whose development plan makes it easy for you to find answers to all of these questions:
- How does this vendor plan to stay current with cutting-edge technology?
- Is the release schedule for updates frequent and consistent, indicating that new functionality is keeping up with market demand?
- Are clients involved and listened to in road map planning?
- Will upgrades be included in the fees you’ll be paying, or is that an additional cost to you?
MyMediabox is a leading provider of SaaS hosted applications for digital asset management and style guide delivery (Mediabox-DAM), product approvals and other creative workflows (Mediabox-PA) and deal memo management (Mediabox-DM). For more information visit us at www.mymediabox.com.
MyMediabox
is a leading provider of SaaS hosted applications for digital asset
management and style guide delivery (Mediabox-DAM), product approvals
and other creative workflows (Mediabox-PA) and deal memo management
(Mediabox-DM). For more information visit us at www.mymediabox.com
Tuesday, June 25, 2013
Questions to ask when choosing a Product Approval/Digital Asset Management Software Provider
When choosing a provider of PA and
DAM applications, there are many questions you should ask in order to find the
right one for you and your company. Here are a few of the top questions:
- Are your solutions Cloud Solutions?
- Are your data centers secure?
- Do you have an IDS (Intrusion Detection System) or IPS (Intrusion Prevention System)?
- What security do you offer for inside users?
- Do you have an Information Security Program?
- Are the Digital Assets I load backed up?
- Do you have anti-virus in the environment?
- Who are you co-location data center providers and where, specifically, are they located?
- Do you lease your hardware/software?
Email us at marketing@mymediabox.com to learn our answers to these questions in your search for Product Approval and Digital Asset management provider.
Visit www.mymediabox.com for
more information or click here to
schedule a demo.
Wednesday, May 8, 2013
MyMediabox Cloud Questions Answered
As a provider of hosted licensing solutions it is important to us that our clients and prospective clients know the following about our cloud services:
1. MyMediabox applications do not add internal IT complexity
According to the article, "Cloud Computing Myths Explained, Part 1", companies tend to resist a migration to the cloud, because they believe that it will complicate their IT processes. However, this is not the case. When you adopt MyMediabox applications, your IT department will not have to take on extra responsibilities. MyMediabox applications are hosted and managed 100% on our servers.
2. MyMediabox monthly licensing costs actually SAVE you money
It is easy to hear "monthly subscription" and assume that purchasing an installedapplication would be cheaper, because you think of it as a one time cost. Why is this thought process incorrect?
a. When purchasing installed applications, you are required to host the software on your servers. This means your IT team has to take time away from other projects to manage the new software.
b. Upgrades are not included. You will have to continually purchase upgrades.
MyMediabox applications start at a base price of $500/month* or $25/day (based on 20 working days/month). After personnel time savings (Mediabox-PA moves the entire creative approval process online to one central location), as well as outside savings (Mediabox-DAM allows online delivery of assets-- eliminating courier, packaging, mailing expenses),it is easy to see savings of over $25/day.
Interested in learning more about MyMediabox cloud services? Visitwww.mymediabox.com or email marketing@mymediabox.com.
Click here to schedule a demo.
*Non-profit discounts available.
1. MyMediabox applications do not add internal IT complexity
According to the article, "Cloud Computing Myths Explained, Part 1", companies tend to resist a migration to the cloud, because they believe that it will complicate their IT processes. However, this is not the case. When you adopt MyMediabox applications, your IT department will not have to take on extra responsibilities. MyMediabox applications are hosted and managed 100% on our servers.
2. MyMediabox monthly licensing costs actually SAVE you money
It is easy to hear "monthly subscription" and assume that purchasing an installedapplication would be cheaper, because you think of it as a one time cost. Why is this thought process incorrect?
a. When purchasing installed applications, you are required to host the software on your servers. This means your IT team has to take time away from other projects to manage the new software.
b. Upgrades are not included. You will have to continually purchase upgrades.
MyMediabox applications start at a base price of $500/month* or $25/day (based on 20 working days/month). After personnel time savings (Mediabox-PA moves the entire creative approval process online to one central location), as well as outside savings (Mediabox-DAM allows online delivery of assets-- eliminating courier, packaging, mailing expenses),it is easy to see savings of over $25/day.
Interested in learning more about MyMediabox cloud services? Visitwww.mymediabox.com or email marketing@mymediabox.com.
Click here to schedule a demo.
*Non-profit discounts available.
Thursday, March 21, 2013
Cloud Regulations Across the Globe
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Click below to find out what regulations apply to you.
Interested in taking your licensing processes to the cloud? MyMediabox offers hosted solutions for style guide delivery (Mediabox-DAM), product approvals (Mediabox-PA) and deal memo management (Mediabox-DM). For more information visit www.mymediabox.com or email marketing@mymediabox.com.
Click here to schedule a demo online!
Attending Licensing Expo? Stop by the MyMediabox booth, #A141.
Wednesday, February 27, 2013
MyMediabox Cloud Questions Answered
As a provider of hosted licensing solutions it is important to us that our clients and prospective clients know the following about our cloud services:
1. MyMediabox applications do not add internal IT complexity
According to the article, "Cloud Computing Myths Explained, Part 1", companies tend to resist a migration to the cloud, because they believe that it will complicate their IT processes. However, this is not the case. When you adopt MyMediabox applications, your IT department will not have to take on extra responsibilities. MyMediabox applications are hosted and managed 100% on our servers.
2. MyMediabox monthly licensing costs actually SAVE you money
It is easy to hear "monthly subscription" and assume that purchasing an installed application would be cheaper, because you think of it as a one time cost. Why is this thought process incorrect?
a. When purchasing installed applications, you are required to host the software on your servers. This means your IT team has to take time away from other projects to manage the new software.
b. Upgrades are not included. You will have to continually purchase upgrades.
MyMediabox applications start at a base price of $500/month* or $25/day (based on 20 working days/month). After personnel time savings (Mediabox-PA moves the entire creative approval process online to one central location), as well as outside savings (Mediabox-DAM allows online delivery of assets-- eliminating courier, packaging, mailing expenses),it is easy to see savings of over $25/day.
Interested in learning more about MyMediabox cloud services? Visit www.mymediabox.com or email marketing@mymediabox.com.
Click here to schedule a demo.
*Non-profit discounts available.
1. MyMediabox applications do not add internal IT complexity
According to the article, "Cloud Computing Myths Explained, Part 1", companies tend to resist a migration to the cloud, because they believe that it will complicate their IT processes. However, this is not the case. When you adopt MyMediabox applications, your IT department will not have to take on extra responsibilities. MyMediabox applications are hosted and managed 100% on our servers.
2. MyMediabox monthly licensing costs actually SAVE you money
It is easy to hear "monthly subscription" and assume that purchasing an installed application would be cheaper, because you think of it as a one time cost. Why is this thought process incorrect?
a. When purchasing installed applications, you are required to host the software on your servers. This means your IT team has to take time away from other projects to manage the new software.
b. Upgrades are not included. You will have to continually purchase upgrades.
MyMediabox applications start at a base price of $500/month* or $25/day (based on 20 working days/month). After personnel time savings (Mediabox-PA moves the entire creative approval process online to one central location), as well as outside savings (Mediabox-DAM allows online delivery of assets-- eliminating courier, packaging, mailing expenses),it is easy to see savings of over $25/day.
Interested in learning more about MyMediabox cloud services? Visit www.mymediabox.com or email marketing@mymediabox.com.
Click here to schedule a demo.
*Non-profit discounts available.
Thursday, November 8, 2012
Hosted vs. Installed Software
Understanding the differences between Hosted and Installed Software is important in deciding which is best for you. Read below for a comparison of the two applications and what they offer.
PRICE
PRICE
- Hosted applications charge a continuous fee for the duration of the service.
- Installed software has a one-time purchase fee.
- Hosted applications provide their own security and data backup (often a higher level than you could implement yourself).
- Installed software does not come with built-in security or data backup, therefore, you are responsible for implementing and managing your own system(s).
- Hosted applications offer remote access. This means as long as you have an internet connection you will be able to access the software.
- Installed software is not typically remote. However, a dedicated IT professional could set up and maintain remote access.
- Hosted applications bundle updates, tech support and trouble-shooting into their monthly fee structure.
- Installed software does not include updates, tech support or trouble-shooting. Any after-sale support would be an extra cost.
- Hosted applications will offer a certain amount of customizations, but they are limited by the system.
- Installed software does not offer limitless customization either, but you could hire a developer to update the software to your needs.
Tuesday, November 6, 2012
Cloud Computing Simplifies Work Processes
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For more information visit us at www.mymediabox.com. Ready for a demo? Click here to schedule one today. Inquire about Mediabox-PA for product approvals/creative workflow, Mediabox-DAM for style guide delivery and brand management and Mediabox-DM for deal memo management.
Monday, October 15, 2012
What Remote Access Does To Us...
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For more information, visit us at www.mymediabox.com. Click here to schedule a demo.
Tuesday, September 11, 2012
Where in the World is Your Data?
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Interested in streamlining your creative workflow? Put it in the cloud! Click here to schedule a demo.
Tuesday, August 28, 2012
Get Smart, Put Your Assets in the Cloud
MyMediabox offers hosted Software-as-a-Service digitial asset management (Mediabox-DAM) and workflow (Mediabox-PA) solutions. Interested in scheduling a demo? Click here.
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MyMediabox offers hosted Software-as-a-Service digitial asset management (Mediabox-DAM) and workflow (Mediabox-PA) solutions. Interested in scheduling a demo? Click here.
Tuesday, July 31, 2012
Monetize Your Cloud: Brand Licensing
Now that you have the "cloud", the question is what are you going to put in it?
If you have not considered intellectual property (commonly: brand names, icons, characters) you should.
Why? According to the Federal Trade Commission, less than 10 years ago 80% of the components of the S&P 500 Market Value were intangible assets (intellectual property being the largest component). In 2008, global licensing revenue was greater than $150 Billion USD and growing at a rate of 25-35% a year. Yet, while global licensing revenue has increased by up to 35%, IBISWorld (the world's largest independent publisher of U.S. industry research) calculates that the number of companies operating in this field has only increased by 1% annually.
Licensing your intangible assets is an easy way to grow your revenue. If you own the rights to vintage brands, revive them. Established assets do not require extensive marketing or exposure. Newer assets? Test the waters at one of many global licensing trade shows.Once you have interested licensees and have negotiated rights contracts, it is up to your licensees to produce.
Licensees want the rights to your products, most often because there is already a demand for your brand, icon or character. Instead of taking a chance on a new brand name, they buy the reassurance that your brand recognition gives them. They then create products using the rights you have sold them-- all pre-approved by you.
That is where MyMediabox comes in. MyMediabox offers cloud technology specifically tailored to the needs of the licensing industry. Store, share and promote digital assets with licensees in Mediabox-DAM. From there interact with licensees throughout the entire creative process with Mediabox-PA (we can even integrate Licensor/Licensee contracts using Mediabox-DM). The MyMediabox suite helps you ensure the integrity of your brand, while you grow your revenue through licensing.
Interested in learning more about consumer products licensing or the MyMediabox suite of licensing solutions? Visit us at www.mymediabox.com.
Click here to request a demo of Mediabox-DAM (digital asset management), Mediabox-PA (product approvals) or Mediabox-DM (deal memo management).
If you have not considered intellectual property (commonly: brand names, icons, characters) you should.
Why? According to the Federal Trade Commission, less than 10 years ago 80% of the components of the S&P 500 Market Value were intangible assets (intellectual property being the largest component). In 2008, global licensing revenue was greater than $150 Billion USD and growing at a rate of 25-35% a year. Yet, while global licensing revenue has increased by up to 35%, IBISWorld (the world's largest independent publisher of U.S. industry research) calculates that the number of companies operating in this field has only increased by 1% annually.
Licensing your intangible assets is an easy way to grow your revenue. If you own the rights to vintage brands, revive them. Established assets do not require extensive marketing or exposure. Newer assets? Test the waters at one of many global licensing trade shows.Once you have interested licensees and have negotiated rights contracts, it is up to your licensees to produce.
Licensees want the rights to your products, most often because there is already a demand for your brand, icon or character. Instead of taking a chance on a new brand name, they buy the reassurance that your brand recognition gives them. They then create products using the rights you have sold them-- all pre-approved by you.
That is where MyMediabox comes in. MyMediabox offers cloud technology specifically tailored to the needs of the licensing industry. Store, share and promote digital assets with licensees in Mediabox-DAM. From there interact with licensees throughout the entire creative process with Mediabox-PA (we can even integrate Licensor/Licensee contracts using Mediabox-DM). The MyMediabox suite helps you ensure the integrity of your brand, while you grow your revenue through licensing.
Interested in learning more about consumer products licensing or the MyMediabox suite of licensing solutions? Visit us at www.mymediabox.com.
Click here to request a demo of Mediabox-DAM (digital asset management), Mediabox-PA (product approvals) or Mediabox-DM (deal memo management).
Monday, July 23, 2012
Now that we have the Cloud...
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| "The Lighter Side of the Cloud- Transformation" By David at www.cloudtweaks.com |
Wednesday, July 18, 2012
But, Why Cloud Computing?
Cost Savings- Cloud computing reduces IT labor costs by 50% and energy costs (for small businesses) by 90%.1
Increased Productivity- in 2010 73% of companies had staff shortages due to bad weather. Only 39% of those affected had the ability to work remotely.1
Data Control- 58% of businesses in the cloud report better control of their data.1
Resources- 80% of new commercial enterprise apps will be deployed on cloud platforms.2
Customer Satisfaction- 72% of businesses using private cloud servers report an improved end-user experience.1
Interested in learning how you can make the transition to the cloud to manage your digital assets or product approvals (creative) workflow? Click here to schedule a demo.
Not ready for a demo? Visit our website for more information on MyMediabox cloud services.
1. "Top 10 Cloud Computing Statistics." Netmetrix. 9 November 2011. www.netmetrix.wordpress.com/2011/11/09/top-10-cloud-computing-statistics/
2. "5 Cloud Computing Statistics Infograph." SSD Cloud Computing News and Industry Blog. 6 April 2012. www.cloudproviderusa.com/5-cloud-computing-statistics-infograph/
Increased Productivity- in 2010 73% of companies had staff shortages due to bad weather. Only 39% of those affected had the ability to work remotely.1
Data Control- 58% of businesses in the cloud report better control of their data.1
Resources- 80% of new commercial enterprise apps will be deployed on cloud platforms.2
Customer Satisfaction- 72% of businesses using private cloud servers report an improved end-user experience.1
Interested in learning how you can make the transition to the cloud to manage your digital assets or product approvals (creative) workflow? Click here to schedule a demo.
Not ready for a demo? Visit our website for more information on MyMediabox cloud services.
1. "Top 10 Cloud Computing Statistics." Netmetrix. 9 November 2011. www.netmetrix.wordpress.com/2011/11/09/top-10-cloud-computing-statistics/
2. "5 Cloud Computing Statistics Infograph." SSD Cloud Computing News and Industry Blog. 6 April 2012. www.cloudproviderusa.com/5-cloud-computing-statistics-infograph/
Thursday, July 12, 2012
Cloud Computing Explained
CNN video explains cloud computing.
Interested in finding out how you can utilize the cloud for digital asset management or creative workflows? Click here to schedule a demo.
Thursday, June 28, 2012
IT On Cloud Nine
CloudTweaks.com gives insight into the lighter side of cloud computing!
Interested in seeing how software-as-a-service can streamline your creative workflow, digital asset management or deal memo management?
Click here for a MyMediabox Demo.
Thursday, June 7, 2012
Press Release: Conecture Technologies, LLC surpasses 100 active website milestone in May 2012
June 7, 2012- Atlanta, Ga-- By May of 2012, Conecture Technologies, LLC reached their milestone of 100 active MyMediabox websites under management. Now just one month later that number has grown to 107, giving Conecture Technologies a 300% increase in new business compared to the first five months of 2011. MyMediabox systems (Mediabox-PA, Mediabox-DAM and Mediabox-DM) are currently implemented by 76 leading Licensors and Agents and used by over 7,000 companies and 35,000 users globally.
New MyMediabox sites in 2012 include: Zinkia Entertainment, ASPCA, JD Sports Fashion, SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment, Ubisoft, Sanrio, The National Wildlife Federation, Activision, Magic Light Pictures, American Greetings Properties, Exim Licensing, Dori Media Group, Stardoll and John Wayne Enterprises.
New MyMediabox sites in 2012 include: Zinkia Entertainment, ASPCA, JD Sports Fashion, SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment, Ubisoft, Sanrio, The National Wildlife Federation, Activision, Magic Light Pictures, American Greetings Properties, Exim Licensing, Dori Media Group, Stardoll and John Wayne Enterprises.
Thursday, May 31, 2012
MyMediabox Client, Sony, Considers Cloud Gaming
Although only rumors at this point, Sony is expected to announce the launch of a cloud gaming platform that would allow users to stream games in real time. If you are a gamer you can appreciate the gravity of this... No more waiting forever for your game to download. The rumor arose from a public relations release from E3 (The Electronic Entertainment Expo), referencing a "partnership deal between PlayStation and a leading cloud gaming service." The platform is expected to go live this year.
With E3 just around the corner, June 5-7, 2012, we won't have to wait long to find out if the rumor is true. If it is, MyMediabox welcomes Sony to the world of cloud computing!
Interested in seeing how cloud computing simplifies Product Approvals and/or Digital Asset Management? Click here to set up a demo with MyMediabox!
Thursday, May 10, 2012
The Cloud!
Still confused about how to get your data into the cloud? Read more about cloud computing here or click here to schedule a MyMediabox demo.
Thursday, July 7, 2011
Mediabox in the Clouds
Did you know that Mediabox works at 35,000 feet in the air and is available on any aircraft that is WiFi-equipped?Thanks to Mediabox's 100 percent online hosted applications there is no need to wait until you get to your destination- approve projects, review artwork and make comments from above the clouds!
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