The document discusses the future of digital asset management (DAM) systems and how new technologies could enable a new approach. It suggests that traditional, monolithic DAM systems are breaking down due to factors like consumer technology trends, media markets, and workflow needs. New technologies like cloud infrastructure, modern web interfaces, mobile, microservices, and service-oriented architectures could provide the foundation for a new type of "media logistics" system focused on end-to-end media management rather than just DAM. While barriers remain for media companies, enablers like standards, cost savings potential, and successful examples indicate the industry is ready to evolve DAM systems to take advantage of new technologies.