Perifery/DataCore Partners with UK-Based IT Provider ERA

Perifery, a division of DataCore Software Corporation, has partnered with ERA Ltd, an independent provider of IT workflow solutions, to offer a fully managed cloud service in the M&E industry.

Using Perifery’s media-focused Object Matrix platform on ERA infrastructure provides companies with high level of data protection and simple, uninterrupted access to valuable media assets. The Object Matrix integration forms part of ERA’s Coeus archive system, giving object storage functionality via an intuitive interface to its customers.

“With the ever-increasing need to ensure content is secure, protected, and easily accessible, it is critical for any company to have access to the most cutting-edge services that offer highly available archive and backup workflows that are also cost-effective,” said Peter Watling, senior sales director, EMEA, Perifery. “The new service provided by ERA based on Object Matrix redefines how cloud storage can be utilized by any organization, offering exceptional value, seamless integrations, and unrivaled access without being prohibitive to use.“

Object Matrix platform is designed for media workflows. Used by the biggest media organizations across the globe, it is the most secure storage platform available and also the most flexible. It comes with a suite of applications including asset management, analytics, and file system and is integrated into most media third parties, including Avid and Adobe. The integration enables ERA to provide cloud-based archive and backup services with specific media functionality to its customers.

“We’re excited to team up with Perifery and offer a media-based cloud storage service with unparalleled scalability, availability, and security,” said Sean Baker, MD, ERA. “Combining Perifery’s decades of data management experience with our expert support, deep industry knowledge, and highly skilled engineers will help elevate M&E storage workflows to new levels of efficiency.“

The partners will share more details about their fully managed object storage service during a webinar on January 24.