DAM

1.2.2. Applications

As stated in the beginning, meta data and their handling by the DAM serve many purposes associated with automatic retrieval of assets by criteria matching attributes of assets. Classic examples are image galleries and download areas, but the next step are product data management systems (PDM), like online product catalogues, e-commerce shops and the complete range of media management for print and other channels. One more hot topic is the integration with document management systems. As of today examples of almost all of these types of applications already exist and further development leading to standard DAM modules for these purposes are to surface in the mid-term.