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The iDAM user interface is completely web based and uses the latest internet technologies. This facilitates asynchronous server-client processes.
Database / Repository
iDAM stores data directly on the local file system or any external NAS or SAN. Metadata and application parameters are stored in a SQL compliant database. iDAM is sold with an included SQL Database for small to medium size deployments.  For Enterprise solutions and more advanced data requirements purchasing a full version of a SQL compliant Database is recommended.  Download the Hardware Guidebook
Server Support
iDAM is a server based digital asset management system and requires one of the following Windows Server OS's below: Download the Hardware Guidebook
  • Windows 2003 Server or 2008 operating systems
Browser Support
iDAM is completely web based with both administrative and client controls. iDAM supports most major browsers such as:
  • Internet Explorer : Version 7 or higher
  • Firefox : Version 3.0 or higher
  • Safari : Version 3.0 or higher
  • Chrome : Version 1.0 or higher
iDAM does not require plugins to operate. However, using certain advanced features like the Drag and Drop and Slideshows may require additional plugins.
iDAM Index Engine
iDAM is uniquely able to aggregate and index any form of structured, semi-structured and unstructured data into a single intelligent index, regardless of where a file resides. iDAM can manage hundreds of content repositories and supports thousands of different file formats.

iDAM's 360 degree view, enables a single point of search for all enterprise information (including rich media), saving organizations time and money otherwise wasted on inefficient search efforts and inappropriate search results.
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iDAM Architecture
Flexible architectural design enables the iDAM system to reside on one or many servers. This scalable design ensures security and future growth.

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Filtered search results
Create Personalized Filters
Usage statistics and reporting
User-defined categories
File rating system
Print to PDF, even without Acrobat
Contact sheets creation
Open files in editing applications
Slide shows and Cool Iris
Digital Watermarking
Multipage Previews
Email assets or derivatives
Dynamic asset conversions
Asset version control
Project templates