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InnovatIve
DIgItal asset ManageMent
with mediacockpit

CoNteNt
Innovative Digital Asset Management
What is it?
About us
Who is DAM Group?
mediacockpit and modules
What do we offer?
Professional Services
How can we be of assistance?
Customers
Who relies on us?
Next Steps
What now?
Contact
Where are we?
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04/05
06-15
16/17
18/19
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INNovAtIve DIGItAl ASSet MANAGeMeNt
A DeFINItIoN
"Digital asset management (DAM) is the storage and management of any digital
content, in particular of media files such as images, videos, audio, and text
modules. In the media it is teil weise also known as media asset management
(MAM)."
Wikipedia
"Innovative digital asset management by DAM Group
is the intelligent combination of rich media and product
information (MAM & PIM) in a central repository for
automated publications of any type in a single, unified
system (mediacockpit)."
Christopher Turchin, CEO, DAM Group GmbH
mediacockpit, made by DAM Group GmbH

ABoUt US – WHo IS DAM GRoUP?
P 04/05
about us
who is DAM Group?
the DaM group gmbh has been a pioneer in the
increasingly important field of digital asset management
since its inception in 1996. our successful, welldesigned
product „mediacockpit“ has been crucial
in making DaM group one of the most experienced
european providers and operators of enterprise digital
asset management solutions today.
Innovative Digital Asset Management with mediacockpit

DaM group gmbh
Creativity, a keen eye for the needs of our customers,
perseverance and the ability to turn unconventional
ideas into working solutions”– this is what defines the
DAM Group, our products and solutions.
And this is what we bring in into customer projects
and what makes our products and solutions for media
asset management, product information management,
multi-channel publishing.
We offer turn-key solutions and develop custom
business applications based on our core product,
mediacockpit. our services range from consulting,
analysis and design, graphics, software development
and integration of your business processes into
a seamless solution. on request, we will host your
system in our innovative media service center.
specialized software development
with the following objectives:
• Intelligent combination of product and media data
• Central repository for all publishing processes –
from print brochures to the iPad
• Media distribution and publishing process automation
• Manage product information and rich media at a
single, central location
• Simple and managed access to all data for employess
in different departments, subsidiaries,
agencies, printers etc.
• Future protected product development strategy,
extensible to support new media and formats
(e.g. apps for iPhone or iPad)
• Increase efficiency and reduce costs
• Increase competitiveness - e.g. via shorter timeto-market-
cycles

oUR PRoDUCtS – WHAt to We oFFeR?
P 06/07
our products
what we offer.
the DaM group creates intelligent connections between
products and media to simplify management and provide
efficient processing in different media and distribution
channels – for example brochures, flyers, data sheets, product
configurators, online shops, mobile apps, eBay, Facebook, etc.
Success factor 1:
Input Data
Management
Success factor 2:
Multi-Channel
Output
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*even from 3rd party

oUR PRoDUCtS – WHAt Do We oFFeR?
P 08/09
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mediacockpit
our platform
• Web-based platform for the management and distribution
of media, product data, publications etc.
• Flexibility in the setup: full integration into your It
landscape or as a service operated outside your
internal company network
• Flexible custom configuration on the data to be
managed and the system functionality
• Definition of workflows & review processes (even
language specific)
• Granular access rights in all modules
• Intelligent search with excellent filter options
• Needs-based provisioning of information
• targeted information exchange, both internally
and externally (e.g. agency, sales representatives,
distributors etc.)
• Scalability & modular expansion options for the
integrated platform
• Changes & administration from one centralized
repository - considerable reduction of labor and
improvement of quality management processes
possible via optimized processes: e.g. manual,
semi-automated, fully automated provisioning
of content to multiple distribution channels (e.g.
catalog, website, datasheets, flyers, mobile app,
e-commerce platforms etc.)
• Intuitive interface for importing, management and
output of data across all modules
• Seamless integration with existing systems possible
(e.g. eRP, CMS etc.)
• versioning of data and change-tracking in the
system
• Content internationalization ith regard to languages,
prices and units
• translation directly within the system, export for
external translations
• open and documented interfaces (Java, XMl,
ReSt, web services)

oUR PRoDUCtS – WHAt Do We oFFeR?
P 10/11
Advanced MAM functionality in the mediasuite –
the media asset management module
• File import via upload in any web browser, including
drag & drop. Automated import via hot folder
• Hierarchical organization of media, advanced
grouping and linking features
• Automated metadata extraction from the existing
media (IPtC, eXIF, Adobe Creative Suite etc.)
• Support for popular document formats (MS office
and Adobe InDesign etc.)
• Automatic creation of previews and renditions
(thumbnails, print, video, HtMl, mobile, iPad,
etc.) from original media
• ergnonomic data maintenance in the web
browser or bulk editing via excel.
• Provision selected media for a given time for
a specific target audience – such as dealers,
customers, sales representatives - via email,
download etc..
• extensive media usage statistics (access numbers
per medium, per rendition, based on login etc.)
• Automated media archiving according to specific
parameters (e.g. after one year)
Innovative Digital Asset Management with mediacockpit

Advanced PIM functionality in mediapim –
the base data management module for products and more
• Seamless integration between mediasuite and
mediapim
• Configurable import from excel and other popular
formats. Automated import via hot folder and
documented programming interfaces – e.g. to
syncronize SKUs from the eRP system.
• Hierarchical organization for product lines (e.g.
product family – subfamily – product – SKU) and
links between products (e.g. spare parts are
linked to main product)
• Creation of country-specific product ranges for
market-specific publications
• Definition of specific data views depending
on the user's role (e.g. merchants can view
other product data but should not see purchase
price). ergonomic data maintenance in your web
browser – such as configurable lists in drop down
menus.
• Sophisticated price management, simple editing
in excel (dedicated export and import functionality)
• Product Preview in PDF or HtMl format

oUR PRoDUCtS – WHAt Do We oFFeR?
P 12/13
mediaepaper – online flip book
presentations
• easily create online flip book presentations from
PDF files, MS office, and InDesign documents
• Integration of rich media (images, video) from the
mediasuite and product data from mediapim
• Integrate into existing websites, as a Facebook
tab, mobile apps - at exhibitions, for use by
salesforce etc.
• Interactive linking within epapers (Internet
addresses, product numbers etc.)
• Multilingual user interface
• Internal and external usage
• Definable validity period for external users
(from ... until)
Innovative Digital Asset Management with mediacockpit

mediamobile – the mobile app for ioS and
Android devices
• Provide media and product information on mobile
devices (iPhone, iPad, Android etc.)
• our dynamic kiosk for brochures, flyers (static
or linked with e-commerce sites), newsletters,
company & product presentations, e.g. for trade
fairs, support the sales force etc.
• Clear presentation, documents are viewable in
a list or as a bookshelf. Push notifications for
updates

oUR PRoDUCtS – WHAt Do We oFFeR?
P 14/15
mediapublisher & one2edit – our solutions for
publishing & web2print
mediapublisher
• With our channel concept, mediapublisher generates
publications from product data and media in
numerous formats.
• mediapublisher provides templates for PDF,
HtMl, and MS excel, as well as a standardized
XMl format for automated publication in desktop
publishing programs such as Adobe InDesign.
• Additional channels support established industry
standards like eCl@ss and BMeCat.
• together with our integration partners, we have
implemented mediapublisher interfaces InDesign
Server, InBetween, Pagino, MediaBuilder and
other systems.
web2print - edit, review, release, translate and personalize
Adobe InDesign documents online.
• together with our partner 1io and their product
one2edit, we have the extensive domain of web-
2print covered.
• one2edit integrates seamlessly into mediacockpit
and allows you to edit in Adobe InDesign documents
in the web browser – with full control of
both content and corporate design.
• the individualisation of advertising materials
and office supplies is realized in online solutions
such as print shops and CI/CD portals based on
mediacockpit and one2edit
Innovative Digital Asset Management with mediacockpit

InDesign & office Plugin – Drag & Drop
for MS office & Adobe Creative Suite
• Drag & drop rich media (images, videos) from
mediasuite product information from mediapim
directly into presentations and documents
• Runs over the web: can be used across the entire
organization, dealer network etc.
• Change notification in InDesign document
as soon as content changes mediasuite or
mediapim

PRoFeSSIoNAl SeRvICeS – HoW CAN We Be oF ASSItANCe?
P 16/17
professional services
profit from our experience.
We bring more than 15 years experience in large customer
projects, primarily in the areas of media asset
management, product information management,
publishing for different output channels such as print,
web, e-commerce, mobile and web2print.
our services range from consulting, analysis and design,
graphics, software development and integration
of your business processes into a seamless solution.
on request, we will host your mediacockpit in our
innovative media service center.
Media service center and application hosting
(software-as-a-service)
Since 1996 we offer customers the ability to host our
software in the DAM Group‘s media service center.
our media service center team supports you in all
areas of data maintenance, acquisition, publishing and
distribution.
our customers profit from with our extensive experience
in numerous integration projects and service
partnerships.
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Project development
We provide solutions and develop custom business
applications based on our core product, mediacockpit.
Your data are at the heart of our solutions.
We can provide reference projects ranging from agile
and pragmatic to large and highly complex including
interfaces to Proe, SAP, various e-commerce and
other third-party systems.
training and support
We support you in your projects and individual system
configurations.
You can reach our telephone hotline on weekdays
from 09: 00-18:00. We answer your message via
email within 24 hours.
With our tested quickstart workshops we discuss
new requirements for the running system, we are
glad to provide individualized training during or after a
project as well.

CUStoMeRS – WHo RelIeS oN US?
Many renowned customers from
different industries have opted for
our system. Here is just a selection
of our references - more information
is available on our web site:
http://damgroup.de/en/customers/
a-z
P 18/19
Mercedes-benz accessories:
Wholly owned subsidiary of
Daimler AG, sales of original accessories
and merchandising articles
for SlR Mclaren, Mercedes-Benz,
Maybach and smart, over 200
employees
Problem: No central system for
managing media and product data,
no access for dealers, no connection
to publishing systems
solution: Using mediasuite,
mediapim, mediaepaper (interfaces
to eRP, inventory management
system, ordering system for
print media) and establishment of a
comprehensive marketing services
environment for employees, dealers
and end users. over 30,000 registered
users in 6 different languages,
with more than 200,000 assets
under management.
Duravit: Manufacturer of highquality
bathroom furnishings, international
group with international
production facilities, more than
5,500 employees
Problem: No central system for
managing media and product
data, no connection to publishing
systems
solution: Introduction of an
integrated overall solution using
mediacockpit, interfaces to item
master data in eRP, cost-efficient
production of price lists in all
the languages using data from
mediapim and mediasuite.
Innovative Digital Asset Management with mediacockpit

verallia: leading manufacturer of
glass bottles and containers for the
beverage and food industry, worldwide
over 1,400 employees
Problem: No central system for
managing media and product data, no
connection to publishing systems
lösung: Introduction of an integrated
overall solution using mediacockpit,
implementation of online product
configurator as well as an iPhone app
presenting the entire product range for
sales force and customer alike.
l-shoP-teaM: Well-known German
textile wholesaler, over 160 employees
Problem: Complex and labor-intensive
brochure and web production for
many brands in numerous languages
and block pricing, no publishing system
integration
solution: Integrated overall solution
based on mediacockpit with single
source publishing, and efficient production
of annual catalogs and brochures
in 6 languages.

next steps
what now?
a professional and well-organized consultation to
identify your needs.
Please contact us.
contact
where are we?
In the shores of lake Constance, reachable at:
DAM Group GmbH
Planckstr. 7
88677 Markdorf
Germany
tel: +49 (0)7544 9218-100
Fax: +49 (0)7544 9218-101
e-Mail: info@damgroup.de
P 20/21
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Image credits
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• photocase - P 01
• fotolia - P 04/05
• veer - P 17, 19, 20
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Innovative Digital Asset Management
by DAM Group GmbH
Planckstr. 7
88677 Markdorf
Germany
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