The workflow orchestration platform for the cloud and cognitive age in broadcast, media, automotive and security
Overview
AREMA for workflow optimization
IBM Archive and Essence Manager (AREMA) is a sophisticated, multi-function solution that improves the agility and speed of file-based workflows. It's an ideal solution that provides a flexible environment that integrates multiple tools and services, on cloud and on-premises, for clients handling large volume content repositories.
Features
Make workflow much smarter
AREMA orchestrates large media files and easily integrates with multiple tools and services, in the cloud or on-premises, with more than 150 out-of-the-box application connectors. Users can easily build or adjust workflows that include approval elements for human interaction.
AREMA has a content management layer to abstract storage across different storage environments and technologies. AREMA manages disk, tape and object storage and the associated movement of files, using a cache with configurable thresholds. It also enables partial restore functionality for all common MXF file formats.
With AREMA, you can automate metadata enrichment (for example, visual recognition or speech-to-text tasks using external or in-house developed AI services). You can choose the AI service that best meets your needs from all the available ones on the market. AI processes can be seamlessly integrated into end-to-end media workflows.
AREMA offers a relatively simple multimedia asset management system that is intuitive and easy to use. Users can search for video content, find it and preview it. They can also view, add or edit metadata and make the video content available.
With AREMA you can migrate metadata and data from different storage types like tape, disk or cloud and proprietary formats like TSM, DIVA, Sony ODA, SGL FlashNet. Migration is automated with a combination of workflows, rules and custom scripts. Required third-party tools for migration or follow-on workflows can be integrated.
With AREMA, you get seamless orchestration of end-to-end workflows across on-premises and cloud platforms. It fully supports DevOps and Continuous Delivery. It can be deployed on classic server infrastructure, such as Docker in Kubernetes or Red Hat® OpenShift®, in hyperscalers like AWS or IBM Cloud.
Use cases
Powering intelligent media and data flows
Manage complex media and data workflows across industries. Orchestrate processes from ingestion to distribution, analyze content with AI, and standardize formats to improve visibility, efficiency, and decision-making in broadcast, industrial, and security environments.
IBM Archive and Essence Manager (AREMA) streamlines file‑based broadcast workflows with more than 140 different ready-to-deploy agents. Each agent works with the workflow engine to perform specific tasks, from file transfers to controlling third‑party systems.
AREMA scales from small setups to enterprise use with full process visibility. The mix of online and near-line storage provides an excellent balance between fast access and cost effectiveness. AREMA improves the speed and quality of your content exchange, while maintaining the quality.
AREMA embeds all client elements into a single portal framework. It can also be used to embed other monitoring-related (web) pages such as IT monitoring systems. AREMA centrally administers (agents) through the AREMA middleware to help resource managing.
AREMA reduces infrastructure and operational costs by providing a shared services layer for transfer, analysis, transcoding, storage and archiving across enterprise media applications. It enhances process visibility and control through workflow rules, monitoring and a portal-based user interface.
AREMA provides automatic graphic object recognition in stored videos or pictures, subsequent auto-tagging, tag storage and tag search capabilities for enhanced person-less graphical object recognition and analysis. It does this using IBM Watson Visual Recognition.
AREMA supports the open Linear Tape File System (LTFS) as well as IBM Tivoli® Storage Manager and Oracle® FrontPorch DivArchive for archiving in automated tape libraries. It provides as functionality project archiving or import automation for Avid Interplay products. AREMA allows secure storage and archiving on the cloud, enabling authorized users to access content anytime from everywhere on all devices.
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Pricing
Custom pricing options
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