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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE SONY REINFORCES ITS ARCHIVE MIGRATION SYSTEM WITH OPENCUBE'S INGEST SERVERS Sony Preservation FactoryTM chooses OpenCubeSD servers as the solution for its MXF archive migration needs. TOULOUSE, France - February 13th 2008 - Sony, the global consumer electronics giant, also provides archive preservation services to the broadcast industry, and has just teamed up with OpenCube Technologies to enhance its archive migration system. OpenCube specializes in MXF-standard format and has implemented several Ingest servers at Sony Preservation FactoryTM to help streamline the transition from tape to files in the company's video/IT environments. Both increasing market demand and the urgent need for data storage (audio/video/metadata) clearly indicate that MXF is the way to go. The MXF file exchange format wraps all the data in a single format, facilitating transportation as well as storage. The tape recorders previously used by Sony to preserve data are being replaced by a number of MXF-based OpenCubeSD servers. Connected to storage facilities, these servers significantly enhance system performance. OpenCubeSD servers offer 24h/24 archive digitization. Robust and cost-effective, they can be easily integrated into existing automation systems. The servers generate XDCam Blu-Ray-compatible MXF files and also support the VDCP protocol used by Sony. Open and upgradeable, the equipment offers exciting new application opportunities, in particular those involving HD. "Today's market demand is geared mainly to MXF for file-supported archive migration," explains Bruno Burtre, Manager of Sony Preservation FactoryTM. "OpenCubeSD is an ideal solution: it boosts our system performance, ensures MXF-standard compatibility and provides durable files. It is exactly the type of server we were looking for as it fulfills a full range of customer expectations." "By implementing these new servers, Sony has positioned OpenCubeSD as a key solution in the migration of archives from tape to MXF files," says Benoît Février, OpenCube's CEO. "Many broadcasters have already opted for OpenCube. We are very pleased that Sony has also chosen our product to meet its numerous and varied customer needs." About Preservation FactoryTM The Preservation FactoryTM is an archive preservation initiative that aims to safeguard our audiovisual heritage. Sony is the first company in the world to offer a service of this type.
By providing technical solutions for restoring and managing archives in today's digital age, Preservation FactoryTM offers institutions, broadcasters, corporations, libraries, museums and other organisations a way of saving valuable material for future generations. This comprehensive new service will repair archives that have been harmed, restoring them to the best possible condition before conversion to digital media. It's an easy way to ensure long-term preservation, fast access and efficient distribution of key audiovisual resources in the 21st century. About Sony Sony designs and produces audio, video and computer consumer products, as well as communication solutions for global consumer and professional markets. With its wide range of businesses in areas such as music, photo, video games and e-commerce, Sony is positioned to become one of the world's most prominent consumer brands. Sony recorded a consolidated net income of 55.83 billion Euros (8.296 billion Yen) at the close of the fiscal year on March 31, 2007. Sony employs approximately 163,000 people worldwide. In Europe, Sony's consolidated net income was 13.71 billion Euros (2.038 billion Yen) for the fiscal year which closed on March 31, 2007. Sony Europe, whose head offices are located at Sony Center, Postdamer Patz in Berlin, oversees all of Sony's consumer electronic products in Europe and recorded a 9.12 billion Euros consolidated net income for the same period. About OpenCube OpenCube Technologies is a pioneer in the field of video/IT-technology integration, with world-class expertise in MXF development, metadata management, and media-data interoperability. OpenCube invests heavily in R&D, constantly creating innovative solutions, ensuring this company's position as a world-class leader in its area of expertise - MXF and HDTV Standards. For more information PRESS Sandrine THOMAS - Marketing Manager contact@opencubetech.com HEAD OFFICE OpenCube Technologies SAS Parc Technologique du Canal 10, avenue de l'Europe 31520 Ramonville St. Agne Toulouse France - EU Tel: +33 [0] 561 285 606 http://www.opencubetech.com/
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