eMAM Launches Version 6.0 with Free On-Premise AI Tool at IBC 2025
TL;DR
EMAM's new eMAM 6.0 with AI connector gives organizations a competitive edge by enabling faster media discovery without manual tagging costs.
eMAM 6.0 uses open-source LLMs on HP Z2 workstations for speech-to-text and summarization while maintaining on-premise security and workflow integration.
EMAM's perpetual free license and accessible Client interface democratize media management, making advanced tools available to more organizations securely.
eMAM Next enriches untagged videos with AI, automatically generating searchable content from raw footage without manual intervention.
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EMAM unveiled its latest eMAM version 6.0 at IBC 2025, featuring a groundbreaking free on-premise AI connector called eMAM Next that enables organizations to automatically enrich untagged videos with speech-to-text, summarization, and title generation capabilities. The new AI tool leverages open-source LLMs and operates on affordable HP Z2 workstations, providing organizations with secure local infrastructure processing without increasing licensing costs through a perpetual free license offered to new customers for the remainder of the year.
The eMAM Next AI connector addresses growing security and cost concerns by allowing organizations to find optimal media moments without manual tagging, significantly reducing labor expenses while maintaining data privacy through on-premise deployment. This development responds to market demand for fully on-premise AI options that protect sensitive media assets while automating previously manual processes.
Version 6.0 also introduces a new "Client" web interface with WCAG 2.1 A and AA compliance, providing authorized non-technical users and external stakeholders simplified access to the eMAM library without requiring EMAM user licenses. This feature enables customers to share media with clients and stakeholders more flexibly while maintaining security controls through the feature-rich "Director" interface for technical users.
The update includes integration with Cutting Room for media creation and sharing, expanded media storage and archive integrations, and enhanced tools for incorporating third-party metadata to improve media searchability and usability. Additional features include orchestration options for unifying processes between eMAM and other tools, editing improvements for raw camera media, and expanded social media sharing capabilities through partnerships detailed at https://www.emamsolutions.com.
EMAM President David Miller emphasized the significance of this release, noting that organizations have been seeking fully on-premise AI solutions to address security concerns while controlling costs. The company plans to continuously add new tools and features to eMAM Next, building on its existing ecosystem of over 100 third-party integrated technology partners that enable customized workflow solutions for broadcast, media, government, and corporate organizations across local, hybrid, and cloud environments as described at https://www.emamcloud.com.
The introduction of free on-premise AI capabilities represents a significant shift in the media asset management landscape, potentially lowering barriers to AI adoption for organizations with security constraints while maintaining the flexibility to build tailored integrated workflows. This development may influence how organizations approach media management, balancing technological advancement with infrastructure security requirements in an increasingly digital media environment.
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