Spectra Logic: Rio Media Migration Services for Digital Media Transitions

Spectra Logic Corp. launches Rio Media Migration Services, a professional service offering designed to transition digital media assets from outdated MAM systems to object-based archive infrastructures.

As media companies increasingly face the need to upgrade their infrastructures, Rio Media Migration Services provides a solution, eliminating expensive maintenance costs associated with legacy systems. This service allows organizations to maintain uninterrupted access to their content while reducing the risks commonly associated with data migration, such as workflow disruption, misplaced or lost assets, or a lack of skilled resources.

Proven 7-step process:
Rio Media Migration Services delivers an automated migration experience built upon 7-step process that ensures the success of each migration:

• Database analysis: Identify all databases and assets for comprehensive migration coverage.
• Solution design: Develop a tailored migration strategy based on the customer infrastructure and requirements.
• Project scoping: Estimate the project timeline, resources, and budget, ensuring clear expectations and goals.
• Statement of work: Finalize the project details with a formal statement of work.
• Installation and validation: Install the necessary tools and validate system readiness for migration.
• Production: Migrate data with minimal disruption to ongoing operations.
• Post-migration review: Conduct post-migration data integrity checks and wellness reviews to confirm successful completion.

Designed for media and video editors, producers, and system administrators looking to modernize their infrastructure, Rio Media Migration Services is for studios, post-production houses, sports teams, news and cable networks, and corporate media departments.

Assets managed by legacy systems such as DIVA, Kumulate, and FlashNet can be migrated to a variety of Spectra BlackPearl object-based archive solutions or 3rd-party storage systems, ensuring that organizations can avoid vendor lock-in and choose the best solution for their needs.

The service delivery leverages a set of purpose-built tools that integrate directly with the company’s RioBroker software, a data migration and management solution, ensuring fast and efficient transitions that streamline media production workflows. The Spectra Logic professional services team manages every aspect of the migration, from project planning and installation to production and support, guaranteeing predictable results within budget and on schedule.

“As media organizations are forced to move away from legacy systems, they need reliable solutions that can modernize their workflows without compromising efficiency,” said Hossein ZiaShakeri, SVP, business development and strategic alliances, Spectra Logic. “Rio Media Migration Services are designed to meet that need, offering a seamless and secure migration process that minimizes operational disruption while preparing our customers for the future.”

Key benefits of Rio Media Migration Services:

• Eliminates the need to maintain costly, obsolete data management and archive products
• Accelerates migration and ensures consistency using proven tools and methodologies
• Overcomes in-house skills or training gaps by leveraging experienced Spectra professionals
• Maintains uninterrupted access to all assets throughout the migration process
• Establishes a modern object-based archive to preserve, grow and monetize media assets

“Spectra Logic’s professional approach and active support throughout our project were invaluable. They made the migration of our Avid production assets to our new RioBroker media management and BlackPearl archive platform seamless and efficient. The project was delivered on time and exactly as planned, ultimately helping us lower our operational expenditure and annual support costs. We couldn’t be more pleased with the results,” said James Popowytsch, VP, engineering, AMC Networks.
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“Spectra’s migration solution was simple to configure and use. With the help of their Professional Services and Support teams, we seamlessly transitioned from our legacy archive system to Spectra’s BlackPearl platform using modern software methods. This transition has significantly expanded our capabilities and improved our performance, enabling us to serve our users more reliably and efficiently,” said Randy Bishop, systems manager, SportsNet New York.