E. W. Scripps implements a "Cloud-Based" SCC MediaServer Enterprise system for centralized photo workflow and consolidated multimedia archive

December 1, 2010

ALPHARETTA, GA., December 1, 2010) -- SCC is pleased to have been selected as the vendor of choice to implement a "cloud-based" SCC MediaServer Enterprise system for E. W. Scripps, providing both a centralized photo workflow system as well as a consolidated group multimedia archive for Scripps publishing properties located across eight states.

The SCC MediaServer system includes a bi-directional interface to the company’s cloud-based Saxotech system, also being implemented at the same time, to provide a shared photo workflow for incoming wire and staff generated photos and graphics, as well as automated linking and archival of multimedia packages consisting of photos, graphics, stories and complete pages.

In addition, the SCC system delivers content to portals both inside and outside of Scripps networks, such as content syndication vendors including Lexis-Nexis, Factiva and NewsBank.

The cloud-based SCC MediaServer system is now live and in use by the E. W. Scripps' Treasure Coast property with remaining properties scheduled to come onboard throughout 2011.

"The installation and support we received from SCC during the first phase of the Scripps plan to move to a cloud environment has been excellent. We have received prompt attention to the requested needs of our photo editors and archivists", said Mike Rzasa, Sr. Publishing Systems Manager for the E. W. Scripps Company, "It has been a pleasant experience to work with SCC and we look forward to implementing more sites into our consolidation efforts."

Verizon Data Center Outsourcing provides the hosted server infrastructure, with SCC providing system software and application support. The SCC system will ultimately replace a number of legacy archive systems currently in use throughout the E.W. Scripps group, reducing significantly the annual costs for maintaining duplicate systems.

About SCC

SCC MediaServer is a fully integrated Text, Photo, Page, Graphics, Sound and Video media workflow management system. The system offers a wide collection of features and components tailored to production and archive workflows, incorporating sophisticated full�-text search technology and supporting a wide range of multimedia file formats and related XMP (or other) metadata. Optional modules are available for Content Syndication, News Budget and Assignment Creation, Tracking and Scheduling, NewsML and ObjectML Integration, RSS Import and Feed Syndication, Semantic Metadata Enrichment, eEdition Generation and Presentation, and Data Replication.

SCC MediaServer systems are installed at digital media companies in 20 countries, with more than 6500 licensed concurrent users and holding a combined quarter of a billion assets. Outside the USA, SCC has distributors covering Australia, Europe, the Far East, and Central and South America.

Contact: SCC

Lee Funnell, Vice President
770.751.8500 ext. 145
lee.funnell@sccmediaserver.com
http://www.sccmediaserver.com