Saturday, May 24,2008 @ 1:30pm
SeeFile 4.5 DAM software for sharing, replaces FTP
SeeFile this week announced the latest version of its digital asset management (DAM) software: SeeFile 4.5, due next week, reduces the cost of deploying a graphical replacement for FTP servers, the company claims. The latest version offers improved performance on Mac OS X 10.5, automatic User Expiration for temporary access, the ability to share any volume or folder visible by OS, superior management of metadata fields, better support for video file formats, and support for a wide range of camera RAW formats. SeeFile runs as webserver software on any Mac, turning it into a "live" web server that provides a continuous view of all digital files saved on the hard disk.
The company says that SeeFile replaces FTP servers with an elegant web interface, eliminating the need for FTP software on the client side. SeeFile can also be used as a Digital Asset Management solution with one location for media files for easy backup and organization. The solution also includes communication tools and approval features.
The software is expected to ship on June 1st; it is priced from €500 to €5,500, depending on number of user licenses. For customers who don't have a Mac available to act as the server, SeeFile and its distributors provide bundles with Mac Mini hardware.