Enterprise Software Lets Users Move Large Media Files Fast and Securely.

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1 Enterprise Software Lets Users Move Large Media Files Fast and Securely.

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. 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. T op media and entertainment companies from major studios and global broadcasters to regional postproduction 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, finalform content. 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, direct-to-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 software 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. Media Exchange integrates seamlessly with Signiant Managers+Agents TM for intelligent, automated movement of content between users and systems through advanced metadata and transport-based workflow capabilities, and guaranteed certified delivery. Applications MINUTES TIME TO TRANSFER 1 HR. OF HD CONTENT (50 mbps AVC) 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 TCP SIGNIANT TCP SIGNIANT TCP SIGNIANT 100 mbps 500 mbps 1 gbps LA TO METRO LA TO NY LA TO LONDON LA TO SINGAPORE Media Exchange utilizes Signiant s acclaimed UDP-based acceleration technology to move large files at speeds up to 200X faster than TCP without being impeded by network latency or packet loss.

3 3 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, 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 longform 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 an easy way to review and approve proxies, dailies or rushes remotely.

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 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 Signiant s solution has been integral to our relationships with electronic sell-thru providers, and the ability to attract new global clients. Chuck Filliettaz Owner 2G Digital Standard Features User Experience Transfer any file type or size (video content, metadata, etc.) -like browser interface for sending and receiving 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 applications 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 channel access, 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: High performance 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. 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. Licensing and Deployment Product Extensions 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 Signiant Managers+Agents : Managers+Agents offers powerful system-to-system file movement and workflow automation capabilities. Agents installed on the sending and receiving ends manage and track content movement centrally and certify delivery. Advanced resource management tools provide sophisticated control of network bandwidth and server resources, allowing administrators to prioritize the delivery of assets for best speed and performance. Signiant Media Gateway : Signiant s Media Gateway allows Media Exchange to work together with Agents, enabling users to move content into automated workflows. Technical Specifications Concurrent Transfers Transfer Protocols Storage Support Up to 10 per server UDP, TCP and HTTP (port 8080) configurable and auto-selecting SAN, NAS (NFS or CIFS UNC Paths) System Requirements For system requirements, please visit

6 Signiant Software at-a-glance Product Server to Server File Transfers (scheduled/automated) User to User File Transfers (interactive) Licensed Software Subscription Software (Hybrid SaaS ) Central Management Notification User Group Management User Bandwidth Controls Enterprise version Notification Resource Management (Bandwidth, Server & Storage) Enterprise version Web Services APIs SOAP/REST REST Manager Peering High Availablity Managers Remote Standby Security Encrypted Browser Sessions & File Transfers Public Key Infrastructure Enterprise Directory Services Integration (LDAP/AD Certified Delivery Workflow Automation Automated Hot Folder File Movement 3rd Party Software Integration Framework FIMS Compliant Adapters (Capture, Tranform and Transfer) Custom Workflow Framework CloudSpeX Delivery Format Validation Application File Movement Checkpoint File Restart UDP File Transfers TCP File Transfers HTTP File Transfers FTP Delivery Options User Interface Browser-based System Administration Browser-based End-User Interface Mobile Application Desktop Client for Unattended Delivery Browser-based Operations Interface Outlook Integration File System Browsing and Sharing Custom Web Portal Branding Platform Windows server support Agents/Media Exchange/Media Shuttle Linux server support Agents/Media Exchange/Media Shuttle Enterprise version Mac server support Agents/Media Exchange/Media Shuttle Enterprise version About Signiant Corporate Headquarters 152 Middlesex Turnpike Burlington, MA p: e: info@signiant.com Used by the world s top content creators and distributors, Signiant is the market leader in 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 Gateway, Media Shuttle and CloudSpeX 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.