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elvis is Digital Asset Management software (DAM) for the media, publishing, creative and corporate industry. elvis DAM is available as a product and as SaaS and is distributed worldwide by a network of qualified partners. 
The most powerful search engine
Indexing technology
Elvis relies on search engine technology, the same technology LinkedIn and Wikipedia use. Searching performance is incredible, returning results in milliseconds. The Elvis index alllows extreme scalability and indexes all text-based material like XML, HTML, PDF, Word and metadata of the assets. Faceted search, smart filtering
Since all metadata and text is indexed, Elvis can offer a wide variety of facets and filter options. Filter, sort and use the tagcloud on any metadata field or a combination to quickly narrow down results in a large index. All filters and searches be saved as favorites, helping users to a quick start. Millions of assets
Elvis is designed to manage vast quantities of digital assets. The benefits of the search engine, combined with the superfast processing allow elvis to scale up with the quickly growing numbers of digital assets that (media) face today. Easy installation, self-optimizing index
To minimize IT effort and maximize performance, Elvis not only is very easy to install and deploy, but also self-optimizes its index. Flexible API
Connecting and integrating Elvis to a web cms, editorial system or a web-to-print solution is easy due to the extensive API. External systems or websites can search, browse, download, upload, edit metadata through the API in Elvis. There are a variety of elvis integrations readily available, please ask us.
Highly scalable media processing engine
All media and document formats rendered in high quality
Video, images, RAW, Office docs, XML, HTML, PDF, the list doesn’t stop here. Elvis renders thumbnails, previews and reads out all embedded metadata. The result are lightweight, high quality previews representing the heavier originals. Scalable clustering
To meet demands in scalability, the Elvis processing engine can be clustered. Using multiple processing nodes will scale up processing performance easily. A zero-config install ensures a maximum of flexibility and only using hardware when necessary for peak ingestion. Fully text indexed, semantically enriched
All text-based files will be fully text indexed in Elvis. Due to the Elvis integration with OpenCalais the metadata of the text-based files will be enriched semantically. People, locations, events and more will be added as rich metadata in Elvis. Processing at high speed
The Elvis media processing engine is a very powerful engine that will render previews, thumbnails an read out all embedded metadata. Due to the optimized architecture, the processing engine will render up to 30.000 files per hour on Apple Hardware. Embedded and Custom Metadata
Elvis extracts EXIF and XMP metadata, so camera information, copyright or keywords are all added to the Elvis search index. Elvis currently supports an extensive 300+ metadata list, but custom metadata can be configured to apply organization- or event specific information to the assets.
The best user interface on the market
All workflow roles configurable
Designers, asset managers, photo editors, editorial users, there are distinct workflow needs in organizations to ensure a smooth workflow off assets from ingestion to end-product. Elvis has a very sophisticated permission- and rules engine that can be configured to fit your organization’s needs. Status workflows, selection workflows, metadata based access, required metadata and extensive rights management all help to control in flexible way. Fast, intuitive, easy to use
Elvis has a user interface that is designed to be easy to understand. Clear buttons and logical interaction help the user on its way quickly. Within the Elvis user interface a user will find familiar concepts. A tagcloud, tab-based browsing, folders and filtering options are all there for the user to have a familiar experience. UI matches user capabilities
Based on the profile of a user, the user interface will match the user’s role. Only the functionality the user needs is present in the user interface. Also preferences in browsing viewing can be set in the user profile. Furthermore, favorites of collections, folders and searches can be saved in the profile, creating an interface that fits the user like a glove. Communicate with the outside world
For collaboration with external users there is the Elvis web interface. This interface is allows Elvis users to send collections of content to outside users that do not have an Elvis login. External users can donwload, edit metadata and upload assets in to collections. The Elvis-generated link to this interface will recognize if the device asks for the Flex or HTML5 version, making Elvis beneficial on any device. Elvis AIR desktop client
The main Elvis user interface is a lightweight AIR client. Designed for the intense user that needs easy access and a rich feature-set to manage assets. The Elvis client has full desktop integration, while it also offers all functionality when the user is remotely connected over the internet or VPN. The Elvis AIR client is easy to install and distribute, and updates can be broadcasted server-side, making Elvis maintenance easy for the IT department.
New API with open source HTML5 samples
With Elvis you can bring the publishing of your digital assets and collaboration to any web based device. Branded video portals, stockphoto sites and collaboration tools are just examples of what we already package for you. Our technology partners or you as a customer can extend, brand and customize our client samples just to your needs, while you still profit from the best-in-class Elvis media search engine. Mobile collaboration client
Send collections to customers for approval, share the latest images with colleagues, or publish rich media collections on any device with the HTML5 collaboration client. Syndication portal
If you would like to syndicate your intellectual property, Elvis now offers an open-source syndication portal. Simply create your own custom media portal that profits from the best media search engine in the market today. Video portal
Upload video’s, images and more. Play and browse content on any device and profit from features like a tag cloud, faceted search and more… Live search screen
What’s more alive than “live”? With the Elvis live search sample, it’s easy to create your own custom live search screen to use on your website, at events or in the newsroom… Additional information can be found at www.elvisdam.com. An online trial can be accessed at http://www.elvisdam.com/try/ . Contact sales if you would like to get an on-premise trial or if you would like to discuss your requirements.
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