Efficiency Optimization of Your Image Archive with Kontainer’s DAM Solution

In a world where visual content is of decisive importance, a well-functioning image archive is no longer a luxury, but a necessity. At Kontainer, we understand the importance of efficiently managing your images and other digital assets. Our Digital Asset Management (DAM) system is designed to give you full control over your image archive, streamline your workflows, and ensure that your brand is always presented correctly.

The days when images were scattered across different folders on countless drives or stored in outdated systems are over. With Kontainer, you gather all your images, videos, logos, and PR materials in one central location, creating a “Single Source of Truth” for your visual content. This not only saves time but also minimizes the risk of errors and increases consistency in your communication.

Many of you are surely familiar with the frustration of having to find the right image, in the right resolution, for the right platform. With Kontainer, that is a thing of the past. Our system is built on more than two decades of experience in digital asset management, and we have helped over 350 brands globally optimize their image archives.

What is an image archive in today’s digital landscape?

Traditionally, an image archive was thought of as a physical place with negatives, slides, and prints. In today’s digital era, however, the concept of an “image archive” covers much more. It is about a dynamic collection of digital images that must be accessible, searchable, and easy to distribute. This includes everything from press photos and product images to graphic elements and videos.

A modern image archive must be able to handle large volumes of data, support different file types, and offer advanced search capabilities. It should also include features that ensure images are used correctly and in accordance with brand guidelines. This is exactly what Kontainer’s DAM solution delivers.

We support previewing more than 100 different file types in our DAM system, so you can easily maintain an overview of your content regardless of format. This ensures that your team and external partners always have access to the correct and up-to-date versions of your digital assets.

Challenges with traditional image archives

Many companies still struggle with inefficient ways of managing their images. This can include:

• Decentralized storage: Images are spread across internal servers, cloud services such as Dropbox, and local hard drives, making it difficult to find what you are looking for.
• Versioning issues: Losing track of which version of an image is the latest and approved one.
• Poor searchability: Incomplete or missing metadata makes it time-consuming to find specific images.
• Manual image editing: Time-consuming manual cropping and conversion of images for different platforms.
• Security risks: Lack of control over who has access to which images, and the risk of unauthorized use.
• Lack of brand control: Different versions of logos or brand elements are used inconsistently.

Kontainer addresses these challenges by offering a comprehensive platform that brings all functions for managing your image archive together in one place. We eliminate the need for outdated methods such as Excel spreadsheets and Dropbox folders, replacing them with an intelligent and automated system.

Kontainer’s solution for your image archive

Our Digital Asset Management (DAM) system is the core of a streamlined image archive. With Kontainer, you gain access to a range of powerful tools that simplify and optimize your work:

Centralized storage and “Single Source of Truth”

Collect all your digital assets – images, videos, graphics, logos, documents – in one secure and well-organized image archive. This eliminates clutter, duplicates, and versioning issues. When everyone works from the same source, the risk of errors and inconsistencies is significantly reduced. Our platform is designed to provide you with a “Single Source of Truth,” so you always know you are working with the latest and approved materials.

Intelligent organization and search

With automatic tagging, AI-based image recognition, and extensive support for metadata fields, it becomes easy to find exactly the image you are looking for. Our smart search features include:

• Advanced metadata: Add detailed information to your images to make them easy to find.
• AI-driven auto-tagging: Reduce manual work by letting our AI automatically tag your images with relevant keywords.
• Facial recognition: Find specific content featuring particular people through facial recognition.
• Categorization: Organize your images into logical folders and categories that fit your workflows.

Automated distribution and formatting

Imagine being able to distribute images in exactly the format and size the recipient needs, without any manual work. Kontainer offers:

• Download templates: Create templates that automatically crop and convert images to the specific dimensions and file formats required by your webshop, social media channels, or print materials. This ensures consistency and saves hours of manual image processing.
• Integrations: Integrate your image archive with popular software such as Office 365, CMS systems (e.g. Shopify, WordPress, Drupal, Umbraco), Adobe Creative Cloud (via plugins), ERP systems, and more. This ensures a seamless workflow where images can easily be pulled directly into your projects.
• Sharing via custom landing pages: Create tailored landing pages for sharing images with external partners, the press, or customers. These pages can be branded with your own logo and design for a professional experience.

Security and access control

Our system offers robust security features and detailed access control:

• GDPR compliant: We are fully GDPR compliant, and our data centers are securely located within the EU. This gives you peace of mind when handling personal data, which can be further managed using our Photo Consent Tool.
• Individual access: Assign different access levels to users and groups so that only relevant people have access to specific images or functions.
• Logging and traceability: Track who has opened, downloaded, or modified images in your image archive, providing full transparency.

The benefits of Kontainer’s image archive for your business

By implementing a DAM system like Kontainer for your image archive, your business gains a number of concrete benefits:

Benefit Description Time savings Reduce time spent on searching and formatting. Consistent branding Ensure uniform use of images. Increased efficiency Streamlined workflows for everyone. Improved collaboration Easy sharing internally and externally. Better overview Centralized access to all assets. Secure data GDPR-compliant and secure storage.

 

We believe that an effective image archive should also be easy to use. That is why our interfaces are user-friendly and intuitive, enabling your team to get started quickly and make full use of the system’s potential. We also offer tailored onboarding programs and personal support to ensure a smooth transition and implementation.

PIM and DAM – A powerful combination for your image archive

In addition to a Digital Asset Management (DAM) system, Kontainer also offers a Product Information Management (PIM) system. The combination of DAM and PIM is particularly powerful for companies that manage many products along with associated images and data. Imagine having all product images, descriptions, specifications, and sales texts collected and connected in one place.

Our PIM system acts as a product data hub, ensuring that all product data – including relevant images from your image archive – are consistent and up to date across all channels, from webshops and catalogs to dealer portals. With AI tools, we can even help generate marketing texts based on your product information and images, further streamlining your workflows.

This results not only in a more efficient image archive, but also in an improved customer experience, as products are presented correctly with comprehensive information supported by professional images.

Get started with Kontainer’s image archive

Getting started with Kontainer is easy. We offer a 30-day free trial, so you can experience the benefits of a streamlined image archive for yourself. Our team is ready to help you set up the system and tailor it to your specific needs.

With Kontainer, you don’t just get a system, but a partner with more than 20 years of experience, committed to delivering innovative solutions and personal support. We take security seriously, which is why our data hosting is managed in secure data centers within the EU, guaranteeing GDPR compliance.

Would you like to learn more about how Kontainer can optimize your image archive? Book a demo with one of our specialists, or contact us directly at mail@kontainer.com
. You can also find more information about our Digital Asset Management and Product Information Management solutions on our website.

We know that every click counts – and with Kontainer, your image archive can contribute positively to your overall business strategy.