FIMS Media SOA Framework - AMWA

FIMS Media SOA Framework Phase1 (Preliminary)4 OverviewThis specification defines a common approach to the integration of software components in modern mediaproduction facilities is believed to be a fundamental need of the entire media industry.The specification is based on an overall framework for integration of reusable components for multimediacontent production which would support the business functions of the professional media industry. Thisframework for media services includes specific detailed definitions of common media processes.The focus of this specification is on Service Oriented Architecture (SOA), and reflects a move by the mediaindustry toward systems that use this approach. Media companies are moving towards more rapid adoption ofthese systems because of a need to increase agility in a market where user requirements are changing rapidly.In addition to the need for agility, these companies require the increased maintainability, scalability andextensibility that a Service Oriented approach would provide.To properly exploit this technology a common framework should be adopted to help ensure integrationinteroperability, interchangeability and reusability of services. This will drastically reduce integration costs, allowusers to more freely choose the most appropriate products on the market at any given time, improvemaintainability, and aid in the adoption of new technologies.Private committee documentWorking Draft for review by FIMS Rev v1, Nov-16-2010 Page 11 of 89