Customized media service for ZIEHL-ABEGG

Initial situation

The provision of media files such as images, videos and documents on the intranet was a central challenge at ZIEHL-ABEGG. There was a need to integrate existing data managed in the crossbase solution's media asset management (MAM) into the intranet without additional interfaces. At the same time, the solution had to take into account different user requirements and ensure ease of use.

Procedure

The developed solution is based on crossbase's CMS platform and offers a responsive web interface that is optimized for both desktop and tablet use. The media service is accessed via a start page after login. From there, users can search for specific media files using a full-text search with auto-complete or dynamic filters.

The media files include product-specific content from the drive technology, automotive and aviation technology sectors as well as company-specific files on people, buildings and events. The content can also be filtered according to criteria such as countries or years.

The platform offers differentiated rights management that restricts access to media files based on group affiliation (e.g. marketing, personnel). For example, employee photos are only available to the HR department, while marketing employees cannot view them. Various download formats are available for each media file, for example for print or Office applications. Users can select these formats according to their authorizations, add them to the collection and download them collectively.

Technically, the solution is operated on a Tomcat web server with a synchronized, mirrored database system. This architecture ensures uninterrupted productive operation and allows access via the Internet if required.

Result

The new media service solution enables ZIEHL-ABEGG to efficiently provide and manage all relevant media files on the intranet. Employees benefit from a central platform that offers both fast search functions and flexible download options. Internal communication and efficiency have been noticeably improved by this solution.