Media Exchange. Enterprise-class Software Lets Users Anywhere Move Large Media Files Fast and Securely. Powerfully Simple File Movement

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1 Media Exchange TM Media Exchange TM Enterprise-class Software Lets Users Anywhere Move Large Media Files Fast and Securely. Powerfully Simple File Movement

2 File Movement the Way You Want: Fast, Simple, Reliable and Secure As file sizes grow and distribution timeframes shrink, media professionals need faster, more reliable ways to move media and associated metadata files without sacrificing ease of use or content security. Media Exchange from Signiant is a next-generation, private cloud solution that delivers. T op media and entertainment companies from major studios and global broadcasters to regional post-production facilities rely on Media Exchange to enable fast, secure file-based content sharing between internal and external users. Media Exchange is the ideal file movement solution for: Remote news gathering Material review and approval Production ingest and workflows Distribution of large, final-form content. With Media Exchange, users can transfer media assets more efficiently and securely over IP networks without extensive IT support. Offering a range of simple Web, mobile and desktop user access interfaces, Media Exchange lets authorized users exchange media files with other users, systems and applications across broader media ecosystems. Media Exchange makes it is easy for users to upload and send content updates, or receive and download arriving content from multiple sources in an unattended, directto-the-desktop fashion. This level of automated file movement ensures that your media gets there on time, every time, around the corner or around the globe. ENTERPRISE SCALE AND PERFORMANCE Unlike first generation point-to-point file movement products and unmanaged transfer solutions, Media Exchange provides centralized management capabilities, including global audit and tracking of media movement from a single dashboard for unparalleled visibility and enterprise control. Together with onboard bandwidth allocation controls, Signiant s Acceleration Protocol ensures maximum network efficiency. Content exchanges are protected by a Secure Socket Layer (SSL) cryptographic protocol the same security model used for authentication, authorization and encryption of online banking and e-commerce transactions. Best of all, Media Exchange integrates seamlessly with Signiant Managers+Agents TM for intelligent, automated movement of content between systems through advanced metadata and transport-based workflow capabilities, and guaranteed certified delivery. APPLICATIONS Review and approve theatrical or episodic digital dailies/rushes Deliver field-generated content including news, sports and event coverage Share schedules, scripts and low-resolution proxies with remote or mobile users Distribute television content to broadcast, media services, OTT, mobile, Electronic Sell- Thru (EST) and Video on Demand (VOD) providers Transfer media related to creative collaboration, such as editing, foreign market localization, special effects, gaming and marketing materials development.

3 THREE EASY WAYS TO SEND, SUBSCRIBE TO AND RECEIVE MEDIA In the office or on location, Media Exchange offers intuitive user interfaces to suit the way that media professionals need and want to work. Once authorized on the system, users simply enter their credentials to send and receive high-value content. By selecting channels of content to which they wish to subscribe, users automatically receive content updates as they become available. 1 2 Web Client: Media Exchange s Web client is the perfect solution for ad hoc media and metadata file movement between users for creative collaboration. Desktop Client: Optimized for long-form content distribution, including movies, episodic TV and trailers, Signiant s convenient desktop client saves time by enabling unattended connections to multiple content suppliers. This eliminates the need to check for new content or open a browser to download content. 3 Mobile Apps: Available for ipad and iphone from the Apple App Store, Signiant mobile apps are ideal for remote news gathering and videography, or media professionals who need to review and approve proxies, dailies or rushes remotely. With Media Exchange, our business partners can seamlessly connect to our facility using the same highly managed security as the Agentbased Signiant solution. They can access content and start working on it immediately. Craig Clark, CEO Roundabout Entertainment

4 Not only are we moving our game footage where it needs to go quickly and securely with Signiant, we ve also increased our productivity levels and freed up employee time to do other tasks, which is helping our entire business to run more efficiently. Jeff Howard Senior Executive NFL Network and NFL Films Standard Features USER EXPERIENCE Transfer any file type or size (video content, metadata, etc.) -like browser interface to send and receive ad hoc files Central portal for published content that is customizable and easy to browse Accessible via a Web browser, downloadable client for unattended use or ios application for iphones or ipads ACCELERATED FILE TRANSFER High speed, network-efficient file transfer up to 200X faster than FTP with 95+% network efficiency Firewall friendly transfers with auto-selecting UDP, TCP and HTTP transport options Checkpoint restart: Automatic retry and resume of partial or failed transfers CONTENT SECURITY Authentication and authorization via integrated Directory Services (LDAP & AD) Encrypted browser sessions, file transfers and storage CENTRAL MANAGEMENT Central view of running transfers, user activity and bandwidth adjustments of individual transfers Customizable notifications informing users when packages become available and when they have been downloaded Media package definition enables users to bundle video content and metadata Definable package policy maximum size, number of allowable downloads, forwarding, expiration and auto-delete Customizable and scheduled reporting of file transfers and jobs BROWSABLE WORKSPACE WITH CHANNELS Convenient portal for users to share and exchange content Content can be published to a set of channels where users can browse media and select different packages for download Administrator-defined user policies, including which channels they have access to, rights to publish, receive and/or browse packages USER AND GROUP MANAGEMENT Multiple user types, including registered users and guests (limited by time) Configurable user policy including group membership, transfer performance profile, privileges (create guest user, send/forward packages), account expiration time Configurable user and group profiles

5 CORE COMPONENTS Media Exchange Web Server: Deployable with Signiant Managers+Agents, stand alone and/or geographically distributed. Media Exchange Server: Highperformance file delivery software for content exchange between users. Expandable for higher performance, load balancing or geographical redundancy. Media Exchange Manager: Administration and reporting of all Media Exchange activity. LICENSING AND DEPLOYMENT Regardless of how users access Media Exchange Web, mobile or desktop content movement over IP networks is fast and reliable, leveraging Signiant s Acceleration Protocol to maximize network efficiency. BASE SYSTEM USERS CONCURRENCY EXPANSION Media Exchange System Media Exchange Server Media Exchange Web Server Media Exchange Concurrency Expansion Inclusive, stand-alone system including a Media Exchange Manager, Media Exchange Server and Media Exchange Web Server Available in either 2 or 5 concurrent transfer capacities Accelerated, user-to-user file movement Additional server capacity for redundancy or multiple location support Additional Web Server for expansion or support for geographically dispersed locations Extend system usage with additional concurrency capacity PRODUCT EXTENSIONS Signiant Media Shuttle Media Shuttle is a hybrid cloud solution for accelerated file movement that can be deployed with Media Exchange or as a stand-alone service for collaborative project teams. It utilizes the security and file acceleration technology of Signiant s Media Exchange system, but provides a customer-branded user interface, requires little IT support and delegates user administration to media operations personnel. There are no limits on file sizes, reporting and auditing is centralized, and all content is stored on your network for maximum security. Signiant Media Gateway Signiant s Media Gateway allows Media Exchange to work together with Agents. Using Media Gateway, Media Exchange users can move content into automated workflows running on the Agents. Media Gateway can also be used to deliver files from Signiant Managers+Agents to Media Exchange users in an automated fashion. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Concurrent Transfers Transfer Protocols Storage Support SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS Up to 10 per server UDP, TCP and HTTP (port 8080) configurable and auto-selecting SAN, NAS (NFS or CIFS UNC Paths) For system requirements, please visit Our upfront investment in Signiant s technology has been well worth the savings in labor and distribution costs, while providing greater flexibility and visibility into content processes across our entire business. John Golin Infrastructure Manager Seven Network

6 PRODUCT SUITE COMPARISON PRODUCT Server-to-Server File Transfers (automated/scheduled) 4 User-to-User File Transfers (interactive) 4 4 CENTRAL ENTERPRISE MANAGEMENT SECURITY WORKFLOW AUTOMATION FILE MOVEMENT USER INTERFACE PLATFORM Integrated Reporting User Group Management Bandwidth Controls 4 4 Notification Resource Management (Queuing) 4 Option Web Services APIs 4 Manager Peering 4 High Availability Red Hat Clustering Option Remote Standby Option Option Directory Services Integration (LDAP) 4 4 Encrypted File Transfers Encrypted Browser Sessions Encrypted Storage 4 Public Key Infrastructure Certified File Delivery 4 Automated Hot Folder File Movement 4 Custom Component Tools (third-party integration) 4 Custom Workflow Tools 4 Checkpoint File Restart UDP File Transfers TCP File Transfers HTTP File Transfers 4 4 FTP Delivery Option 4 Custom Portal Branding 4 Browser-based System Administration Interface Browser-based Operations Interface 4 Browser-based Media End User Interface 4 4 Mobile Application 4 Unattended Desktop Client 4 Agent or Media Exchange Server Support (Windows) 4 4 Software service only Agent or Media Exchange Server Support (Linux) 4 4 Software service only Agent or Media Exchange Server Support (MAC) 4 4 Software service only Corporate Headquarters 152 Middlesex Turnpike Burlington, MA p: e: info@signiant.com About Signiant Used by the world s top content creators and distributors, Signiant is a leading global provider of intelligent file movement software for the media and entertainment industry. The company s powerful software suite optimizes existing enterprise network infrastructure and media technologies to ensure secure digital media exchanges, workflow efficiency and superior user experiences Signiant, Inc. All rights reserved. Signiant, Managers+Agents, Media Exchange, Media Shuttle and Powerfully Simple File Movement are trademarks of Signiant, Inc., and may be registered in certain jurisdictions. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Product specifications are subject to change without notice.