GB Labs API completes the tapele workflow

Initially, the availability of the API extends the functionality of systems such as CatDV, Cantemo, Focal Point and Metus MAM. As well as managing clips and files across tier 1 and 2 arrays, asset managers will now be able to help users store, track and retrieve data and projects stored on LTO tape drives, including GB Labs Space LTO.

The intelligence built into the Space unit itself further enhances the process: automated notifications can be set up to confirm job completion while administrators can monitor the progress and status of tasks via a web interface.

This is finally achieving the original goal of the tapeless workflow. The API is an important step towards total system integration; third party manufacturers and integrators are already at work developing new automation, control functionality and interfaces between our storage and their systems.

Because of this dual performance impact of data transfers, at busy times essential data routines can be sidelined. This leaves valuable assets and projects potentially unprotected and un-backed up. With the API, the MAM can direct but not perform these data intensive processes.

The API is available now. Development work is already underway with a number of leading media asset management manufacturers.

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