Bulldog, Oracle and Sun Launch Content BOSS Enterprise - Content Management Solution for Broadcasters, Interactive Broadcasters and Content Providers.AMSTERDAM, The Netherlands--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 13, 1999-- Industry leaders' joint sales, support, and integration efforts make it easier to implement digital asset management The Bulldog bulldog, breed of thick-set nonsporting dog developed in the British Isles many centuries ago. It stands from 13 to 15 in. (33–38.1 cm) high at the shoulder and weighs from 40 to 50 lb (18.1–22.7 kg). Group Inc., Oracle Corporation (NASDAQ NASDAQ in full National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations U.S. market for over-the-counter securities. Established in 1971 by the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD), NASDAQ is an automated quotation system that reports on :ORCL ORCL Oracle (stock symbol) ) and Sun Microsystems Sun Microsystems, Inc. (NASDAQ: JAVA[3]) is an American vendor of computers, computer components, computer software, and information-technology services, founded on 24 February 1982. Inc. (NASDAQ:SUNW SUNW Sun Microsystems, Inc (former stock symbol; now JAVA) SUNW Stanford University Network Workstation (Sun Microsystems, Inc) ), today announced Content BOSS, an integrated enterprise content management solution that enables media-rich organizations to reduce marketing and production costs. Content BOSS combines Bulldog's enterprise content management software and services, Oracle8i with Oracle interMedia Oracle interMedia, a feature available for Oracle databases, provides multimedia utilities in a database environment. interMedia:
The Content BOSS solution makes it easy for broadcasters, interactive broadcasters and content providers to implement digital asset management, which is increasingly becoming a foundation for new business models in the media industry. Additionally, Content BOSS can be extended to handle the specialized media management requirements of content companies who are developing new digital services. With Content BOSS, organizations can streamline media cataloging, enabling secure electronic distribution across a wide range of platforms. Future Content BOSS plans include technical integration development and support for future releases of Bulldog and Oracle on Sun platforms. In addition, a Sun Microsystems Finance program will enable content companies and other media-rich organizations to more easily implement a digital asset management strategy. Customers will be able to finance any combination of Content BOSS software, hardware and services from Sun and Bulldog through a single source. Benefits include the ability to phase implementation of the Content BOSS digital asset management solution, while building technology refresh and lower cost of ownership into the plan. "The challenge for content companies is to be able to securely distribute their material on any platform including devices that haven't been invented yet. Because it is based on open industry standards like Sun's Java technology, in the future, Content BOSS will scale to enable any device on any network to access digital content from any application," said Stephen McKenna Stephen McKenna is an Scottish footballer who currently plays for Airdrie United in the Scottish Second Division. He signed from Rangers in 2003. , worldwide sales director, Entertainment and Media for Sun Microsystems. "When combined with the new Sun StorEdge Media Central platform, we offer a path whereby content companies can position for tomorrow's business models -- today." "For a content management solution to meet the demands of a global enterprise requires a scalable, reliable, Internet-ready platform," states Chuck Rozwat, senior vice president, Oracle Server Technologies. "At the core of Content BOSS is Oracle8i, so it is incredibly reliable and fast. And with Oracle interMedia, all of an enterprise's media and commercial content is available to the Content BOSS solution. Content BOSS support for Oracle Video Server completes the offering for digital broadcasting Digital broadcasting is the practice of using digital data rather than analogue waveforms to carry broadcasts over television channels or assigned radio frequency bands. It is becoming increasingly popular for television usage (especially satellite television) but is having a and interactive television. Customers get an end-to-end system that enables their operations to run more efficiently and gives them a strategic advantage in exploiting their media assets." With Content BOSS, customers can expedite business decision-making through efficient distribution and delivery of media assets such as posters, trailers, and still photos. "The market has challenged us to provide digital asset management solutions that are open, scalable, and robust, that meet their specialized needs, and are easy to purchase and implement. Bulldog's content management expertise, combined with Sun's scalable servers and robust storage systems, and the innovative and reliable Oracle8i platform, delivers what our customers demand," said Chris Strachan, CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of The Bulldog Group. "Content BOSS facilitates creative collaboration, eliminates production redundancies, and positions businesses to take advantage of new e-commerce opportunities." Content BOSS A Proven Solution at Sony Pictures Sony Pictures Entertainment recognized the need for an enterprise-wide digital asset management system and is currently implementing its program utilizing the BOSS system. "We are firmly committed to developing and implementing a digital asset management (DAM) strategy and operating system operating system (OS) Software that controls the operation of a computer, directs the input and output of data, keeps track of files, and controls the processing of computer programs. at Sony Pictures," stated Kenneth S. Williams, president, Sony Pictures Digital Sony Pictures Digital, first known as Columbia TriStar Interactive, then Sony Pictures Interactive Network (or SPiN), is known as the digital website interactive creator for Sony Pictures Entertainment (SPE) that was established in 1997. Studios Division. "It is clear to us that entertainment companies will operate from digital platforms in the future so it is of great strategic value to our company to establish a DAM system. Partnering with strong companies such as Bulldog, Oracle and Sun to create our digital ready enterprise solution positions SPE SPE - Software Practice and Experience for great flexibility and growth as our production and distribution operations continue to expand." ABOUT BULLDOG The Bulldog Group Inc. is the leading provider of enterprise content management software and consulting services Noun 1. consulting service - service provided by a professional advisor (e.g., a lawyer or doctor or CPA etc.) service - work done by one person or group that benefits another; "budget separately for goods and services" . Bulldog helps content-rich enterprises realize a higher return on their creative and technology investments through customized solutions that streamline production. The Bulldog Group can be found on the World Wide Web at www.bulldog.com. ABOUT ORACLE Oracle Corporation is the world's leading supplier of software for e-business and information management, and the world's second largest independent software company. With annual revenues of more than $8.8 billion, the company offers its database, tools and application products, along with related consulting, education, and support services support services Psychology Non-health care-related ancillary services–eg, transportation, financial aid, support groups, homemaker services, respite services, and other services , in more than 145 countries in the world. For more information about Oracle, please call 650/506-7000. Oracle World Wide Web address is (URL URL in full Uniform Resource Locator Address of a resource on the Internet. The resource can be any type of file stored on a server, such as a Web page, a text file, a graphics file, or an application program. ) http://www.oracle.com. Oracle is a registered trademark and Oracle8i is a trademark or registered trademark of Oracle Corporation. ABOUT SUN MICROSYSTEMS Since its inception in 1982, a singular vision, "The Network is The Computer", has propelled Sun Microsystems, Inc. (NASDAQ:SUNW), to its position as a leading provider of high quality hardware, software and services for establishing enterprise-wide intranets and expanding the power of the Internet. With more than $11.5 billion in annual revenues, Sun can be found in more than 150 countries and on the World Wide Web at http://www.sun.com. Note to Editors: The Bulldog Group Inc., Bulldog, Content BOSS, and Bulldog Media Management are all trademarks of The Bulldog Group Inc. Oracle is a registered trademark and Oracle8i is a trademark or registered trademark of Oracle Corporation. Sun, Sun Microsystems, the Sun logo, Solaris, Sun Microsystems Finance, StorEdge, Java and The Network Is The Computer are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sun Microsystems, Inc. in the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. and other countries. All others are trademarks of their respective companies. |
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