iconik and IXsystems: Hybrid Cloud Media Management Native on FreeNAS

iXsystems, Inc. and iconik Media AS announced that FreeNAS can natively act as a storage repository on the iconik smart media management platform.

iconik plug-in for FreeNAS
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The iconik storage gateway plug-in is available in the Available Plug-ins section within the FreeNAS web interface. Once installed, it allows for easy, always available access to shared files in FreeNAS from any location.

Powers workflow
iconik streamlines media management by making local and cloud-based assets discoverable from a single interface. Users in editing, broadcasting, or any content-driven industry can ingest, manage, search, and collaborate on their digital files. With this plug-in, it is easier to store and archive digital media content with any FreeNAS system.

Manage assets not files
iconik transforms media files into usable, manageable assets. Accessing the web-based portal brings all digital content into a single, searchable view. Users can comment and interact with their team, add metadata to media for better searchability, and integrate with Adobe products, such as Premiere, After Effects, and Photoshop. Files stored across different physical locations, as well as the cloud, are all viewable in a ‘single pane of glass’ to streamline cross-site coordination.

“The combination of global availability through iconik’s cloud-based platform, and FreeNAS’ ability to deploy storage anywhere is perfect for cross-site users and film production crews,” said Parham Azimi, CEO, iconik.

Deploy anywhere
FreeNAS Open Source storage software powering file sharing, backup, and data protection on both large and small systems. You can deploy it on systems ranging from a few drives to systems with multi-petabyte scalability. Use cases include edge systems onsite in the field or remote office, high-speed all-flash accelerators, or mission critical data stores with 24/7 support. Both FreeNAS and TrueNAS systems are part of the same series of products, work together, and can be managed by TrueCommand.

“The new iconik storage gateway plug-in allows our users to not only protect and share their media files, but to now manage them easily as well. The iconik smart media platform is a perfect addition, helping turn FreeNAS storage into a comprehensive multimedia management solution,” said Brett Davis, EVP, iXsystems

Available on FreeNAS, the iconik storage gateway plug-in will be coming to TrueNAS systems as well in version 11.3. For users new to the iconik platform, there is a limited time code with a free 300 credits available via this link. A quick guide on how to install the plug-in and get started is also available.

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TrueNAS-Iconik DS