Signiant, a global leader in enterprise file transfer software for the media and entertainment industry, and Xytech, the leading provider of media and broadcast facility management software, today announced the integration of their flagship products. The joint solution, which makes the secure digital media transfer capabilities of the Signiant Media Manager™ software available from within the Xytech MediaPulse facility and operations management system, will be demonstrated this week at the 2012 Hollywood Post Alliance (HPA) Technology Retreat.
"Virtually all of our customers who need to exchange high-value digital media quickly and securely between facilities are using Signiant in their operations – often in a very large-scale way. Signiant is just a giant presence in our industry," said Greg Dolan, Executive Vice President of Xytech. "All too often, media companies face a difficult and costly process when attempting to integrate multiple systems for automating workflow processes. In creating this interface, and announcing our support for it, our two companies are offering customers an out-of-the-box solution that is powerful and easy to implement."
Xytech’s MediaPulse platform is a comprehensive and feature-rich resource, work order and asset management solution for broadcasters, studios, media services companies, and transmission service providers that offers a full suite of planning, scheduling and financial management tools. Signiant Media Manager adds state-of-the-art capabilities for highly secure, fast and managed transfers of digital assets between content owners, post-production houses, distributors, and other media organizations.
Through the integration, Xytech customers will be able to automatically trigger the exchange of digital content from within the scheduling component of MediaPulse to advance workflow efficiencies and reduce the possibility of error. Users will also be able to manage and view the status of Signiant exchanges in real-time from within the MediaPulse interface, and those actions can be automatically included in the resource management workflow and converted into billable activities.
"The powerful combination of Signiant and Xytech’s MediaPulse offers media companies greater flexibility and control than ever before in scheduling and managing digital content throughout its lifecycle, which often requires the seamless and secure electronic transfer of media to business partners such as post -production facilities and distributors," said Rick Clarkson, Vice President of Product Development at Signiant. "Since we share many large media customers, our partnership with Xytech is a logical next step in both companies’ ongoing strategies to deliver maximum end-to-end value in workflow automation."
Editor’s Note: The joint solution will be demonstrated by Xytech in the 2012 HPA Tech Retreat Demo Room, February 14-16 at the Hyatt Grand Champions Hotel in Indian Wells, CA.
Xytech, the global leader in facility management software for the broadcast and media services industries, has announced its end of year results. The categorically positive report indicates solid growth and market penetration, and also marked the third consecutive instance of year over year increased profitability. 2011 proved to be an historic year for the Los Angeles based company, which finished its best period ever for profit, growth, and the posting of record sales. Independently owned and operated, Xytech exceeded its projected forecast, with a 23% jump over 2010.
The past year was one of expansion and market domination for Xytech, winning significant business from competitors in the US, Europe, and Australia. Broadcasters, major studios, production companies, religious organizations, government entities, video transmission giants, and distribution companies all deployed Xytech solutions in 2011. Xytech’s current bid to sales ratio is nearly 90%, a rare statistic of success.
Richard Gallagher, CEO and Founder of Xytech, stated, "Early in 2011, we had a clear indication that the upward growth that began in 2010 was going to continue and accelerate. During the past 18 months, we enlarged our staff and implemented successful new solutions for a wide array of customers, from major cable networks and studios to global religious organizations. Concurrently, our operations in Europe have expanded significantly, with the addition of key personnel appointments, marking 2011 as the year that we have seen the global market fully come on line. In 2012, we expect continued significant growth in all of our business sectors and we are forecasting another record year. I am proud to note that this significant market penetration is the result of the hard work, ingenuity, and dedication of the best team in the industry."
Xytech’s product line, anchored by the ground-breaking MediaPulse platform, is widely respected and deployed throughout the media and entertainment industries. The company has also had significant deployment in the enterprise and governmental environments. The secret to their success is the Xytech company culture of constant listening and improvement, says Greg Dolan, Xytech Executive Vice President. "There is an absolute focus on putting the very best products and solutions into place for our customers. We ask them questions and listen to what they say and use that information to continually improve what they receive from us. It is what makes us different, and why we are leading the market. We never stop the evolution of our products and or the invention of new solutions. That is the crucial Xytech difference. We won’t ever stop getting better."
