Signiant specializes in content supply chain management software that automates and secures the movement of high-value digital content across organizations. Founded in 2000, the company has over 400 customers and offers solutions for various industries, including media and entertainment, technology, finance, and healthcare, focusing on accelerated content transport and process automation. Key features include B2B content peering, central management, and a robust product portfolio designed to streamline content distribution efficiently and securely.

1. More than transport…Content Supply Chain Management

2. Signiant SnapshotContent Supply Chain Management software companySigniant is the creator of pioneering software that automates, accelerates, manages, and securely controls the movement of high-value digital content within and between organizations and ecosystems. Corporate Headquarters: Burlington, Massachusetts, USA

3. R&D Center: Ottawa, Canada

4. Sales Offices: LA, San Francisco, London, NYC, Munich, Singapore, Paris

5. Investors: North Bridge, BCV, VIMAC, McLean Watson

6. Founded in 2000, spun out from Nortel

7. More than 10,000 Signiant Media Agents Deployed

8. More than 400 customers

9. Successfully Deployed to Support Some of the Most Complex Digital Media Distribution InitiativesSample Media CustomersBroadcast and FilmCable ChannelsBroadbandServicesMediaServicesOn-LineSports

10. Sample Enterprise CustomersPublic SectorTechnologyFinancial ServicesHealthcareEnergyTelcoProducts

11. M&E Market DynamicsTRENDSIMPACTTape-to-file based workflowsEvery organization has initiativeCreate filesFormat migration:SD HD  3DCreating larger and larger filesBigger filesMany filesMany locationsFasterConnect supply chainChange in distribution windowsDigital, international,same day/date

12. Customer Needs/ProblemSigniant Response/SolutionCollaborative ContentCreationReview and ApprovalContent SyndicationContent AggregationFast, Secure Accelerated TransportPhysical Media, Big FilesCentral ManagementMany Files, Many SitesContent Process AutomationMany ProcessesB2B Content PeeringMany Partners

13. More than Transport …Content Supply Chain Management “for files what FedEx is for packages”Accelerated Content TransportCentral ManagementContent Process AutomationB2B Content Peering

14. Collaborative ContentCreationReview and ApprovalContent SyndicationContent AggregationExpensiveTime delaysEnvironmentally badPhysical Media Distribution(e.g. Tape/Shipping)Inefficient network optimizationTrackingSecurityUnmanaged Solutions (e.g. FTP)ExpensiveLimited reach and penetrationLarge file inefficientNiche Service ProvidersCost effectiveMaximum control and visibilityEnables new businessInternal CSCM Solutions

15. Product Overview

16. Signiant Product PortfolioProducts for System to SystemContent Distribution Management - With a simple web user interface and no client software to install, users interactively initiate content transfers using the IP-based Signiant Acceleration Protocol to maximize network efficiency. Content Transporter - Aimed at enterprises with 5 to 15 locations that need the central management of content transfers. CT connects both internal and external partner sites to facilitate simple collaboration and content exchange. Content Point – Provides a single transport node to manage accelerated, secure point-to-point file movement. Ideal for single location companies that need to connect to other Signiant-enabled organizations. Product for User-to-UserMedia Exchange - A browser-based application where users can exchange content with other users of the system as well as Ad Hoc user regardless of location and size of digital assets. Solutions to meet your specific business needs

17. Content Supply Chain Management ComponentsManagerCentral Management Control from anywhereMulti-Tenant / Multi-BusinessCentrally Stored Adaptive policy engineMedia AgentsPerforms File Transfers and Automates ProcessesMulti-purpose capabilitiesHeterogeneous OS supportMedia ExchangeWeb Application Server for User-User TransfersUser-Portal TransfersInteractive WorkflowsJava Web Client

18. Signiant FunctionalityB2B Content PeeringResource ManagementMedia Integration

19. Key AttributesWeb-based central consoleAdaptive policy engineWorkflow modeling engineTracking, reporting & auditingData confidentiality and integrityCertified deliveryFirewall friendlySupports Windows & LinuxDashboard status viewCentral Management

20. Bandwidth Control

21. Accelerated TransportKey AttributesEnables high speed transfer on a global basisSoftware-Based with Layer 7 IntelligenceVirtualized, Dynamic Bandwidth AllocationLatency Compensation: UDP Based Transfers up to 200X Faster than TCPCarrier Grade Reliability and Resiliency, Automatic RestartAdvanced Data DifferencingComparison Bandwidth Efficiency of Signiant vs. TCP for 40 GB Payload

22. Managed AccelerationKey AttributesHigh latency compensationTransport acceleration & advanced data differencingUDP based transfers up to 200x faster than TCPBandwidth managementCarrier grade reliability and resiliencyMinimization of data (compression) & round-trip delays (protocol)Network Resiliency including protocol failover and file check-pointingSigniant Acceleration Protocol“Fills the Pipe” and Multiple Virtual Pipes with Job or file-based bandwidth and priority control.UDP/WAN Acceleration“Fills the Pipe – Indiscriminately;” Increases Efficiency: Typically 90%+TCPDoesn’t “Fill the Pipe;”Low Efficiency

23. Enterprise SecurityKey AttributesSupport All Major Security Services – AD / LDAPData Confidentiality and IntegrityUp to 256 bit AES EncryptionBuilt-In Certificate AuthorityCertified Delivery to Validate DeliverySeamless Firewall TransversalReporting and Auditing

24. Content Process AutomationKey AttributesAutomate Tasks to Reduce Labor and Ensure Lights Out OperationSigniant Integrated Product Program for 3rd Party IntegrationReusable Components and Scripts: easy configuration of customer specific business processesOpen Architecture: Web Services (SOAP)

25. How It WorksWorkflow Designer creates or modifies a job template by laying out job template components in a sequence and mapping inputs to outputs.Sequence and mapping inputs to outputs. The job templates is saved in the job template library database.A job is created from a job template by: a) an operator supplying job parameters and a schedule, through the administrative interface or b) an external trigger. External triggers include media exchange package submissions and third party applications calling Signiant’s job scheduling APIs.Scheduler monitors system for jobs to run and tells the Supervisor to run a job using a specific job template and job parameters.Supervisor requests and receives the job template from the job template library database and merges this with the job parameters.Supervisor passes relevant job template components and job state information to Agents for execution.In the case of a file transfer components, the supervisor contacts the controlling agent who in turn connects with one or more slave agents to perform the data transfer.Agents report the execution status of each component back to the manage.

26. B2B PeeringKey AttributesManager Peering Module – Connect multiple Managers together to exchange content across Signiant B2B NetworksEnables Managers to share trust and agents – and contentExtends enterprise security across organization boundariesGranular Security to include access controls and restrictions for file systems, script execution, user name and workflow access

27. Resource Management FeaturesPrioritization of asset movement and network usage to a single or multiple locationsJob QueuingAggregate Bandwidth ManagementDynamic Bandwidth AllocationSerial or parallel job executionAdjustable queue settings and overrides based on changing business needsMore automation; less administration and planning

28. Media ExchangeBrowser-based application that enables users to get content where it needs to be faster and more easily than ever before.Users can exchange content with other users, systems and applications regardless of location and size of digital assets.Initiate Interactive Workflows1000s of UsersEmail-like InterfacePortal-like sharing

29. Media Exchange

30. Media GatewayMedia Exchange Add On ModuleIncludes Category Functionality for Portal Applications Publish/Retrieve and Browse

31. MX User to Agent

32. Agent to MX User

33. MX User to Group

34. Agent to GroupMedia Gateway Organize - Categories Bundle - Packages Automate Includes: Customization of Media Exchange recipients and email messages Customization of Package availability, forwarding, interested party notification, package naming and logging Configurable file, directory or XML

35. Content TransporterCentrally manage the accelerated , secure movement of content throughout a medium B2B network of locations including partners.Transport Network

36. 5-15 Nodes

37. Accelerated Transport

38. Central Management

39. Light Automation – Media DropBox, Media Aggregator, Media DistributorContent Transporter

40. Content PointAccelerated, reliable, secure transport of content of between two locations or connect to other Signiant enabled partners.Point-to-Point Transport

41. Tributary Transport Node

42. 2-5 Nodes

43. Accelerated Transport

44. File Movement ManagementDrop Box AutomationSelected Use Cases