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Migrate your collection of DIVArchive systems to Alfred!

Since the beginning of its operations in the media and entertainment market, Alfred has always been concerned with the need to migrate data from older and/or obsolete systems.

In general, migration requires importing a database and the ability to recover files stored on physical media, usually LTO tapes.

Having already migrated several collections from systems such as Final Cut Server and Dayang, among others, we have now added to this list the DIVArchive system, which has been widely adopted worldwide but has also left broadcasters somewhat “hostage” due to the limited openness of its underlying technology.

Now, Alfred is able to recover files from LTO tapes recorded in proprietary DIVA format (LEGACY FORMAT), including metadata preservation, as well as enabling archiving of new media on LTO tapes (LTFS FORMAT) or on devices based on the latest disk, object storage, cloud, and hybrid environments technologies.

Contrary to other media management and archiving solutions, Alfred adopts the OpenMAM concept, allowing clients to access their data and files even in the absence of Alfred. According to Flavio Longoni, Project Manager at Alfred: “Verifying that the collection created by a MAM system will remain accessible even without the system should be at the top of the priority list when choosing a MAM. This way, we avoid ending up as ‘hostages’ of a completely proprietary solution that could cease to exist at any time.”

Open and non-proprietary databases and recording formats guarantee freedom and ease of access to all media assets of the company in the future!