Server-based Photo Management

I work in local government and am working on a photo management project. I’m currently evaluating PhotoShelter’s Multi-User product and like it very much, however I’ve been asked to find a server-based application we can install locally since we have plenty of storage and bandwidth available.

Basically, we need to upload images to a central location and allow controlled access to them from multiple users at the same time. They need to be able to be searched by keyword, rated, downloaded, etc. We’d also like to have other members in the organization contribute to the library.

Any suggestions?

by Roger May at Wed May 21 12:41:55 UTC 2008 (ed. May 21 2008) Raleigh, NC, United States | Bookmark this | Digg this |

Take a look at Extensis Portfolio Server
http://www.extensis.com/en/products/asset_management/product_information.jsp?locale=en_US&id=2010

I work at a large organization as well and we have been using Digital Railroad for almost a year.

by Doug Nicholson | 21 May 2008 13:05 (ed. May 21 2008) | Toronto, Canada |

Hey Roger. Be very careful in selecting digital asset management. Speaking from experience, make sure you have a thorough understanding of what you need, how people are going to access the files, ease of use, and that there is a clear road to future upgrades to the system. Once you have made the decision on a DAM solution, set up specific, thorough criterea for adding files, and enforce with an iron fist. If not, you will find yourself with a giant muddled mess.

by Brian C Frank | 21 May 2008 15:05 | Des Moines, ia, United States |

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