{"id":12243,"date":"2021-08-30T22:12:31","date_gmt":"2021-08-30T19:12:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cincopa.com\/blog\/?p=12243"},"modified":"2021-08-30T22:12:31","modified_gmt":"2021-08-30T19:12:31","slug":"external-dam-vs-internal-dam-why-do-you-need-it","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cincopa.com\/blog\/external-dam-vs-internal-dam-why-do-you-need-it\/","title":{"rendered":"External DAM vs. Internal DAM: Why do you need it?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"ttr_start\"><\/div><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Digital asset management software comes in many forms. Find out which one is the best for your business.<\/span><\/p>\n\r\n<!-- Cincopa WordPress plugin wp1.152 (async engine): \/\/www.cincopa.com\/media-platform\/wordpress-plugin.aspx -->\r\n<div id=\"cincopa_A8AAFV8a-H5b_AIKDXUlVQIAc\" class=\"gallerydemo cincopa-fadein\"><div style=\"width: 100%; height: auto; max-width: 100%;\"><img class=\"cincopa-thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/rtcdn.cincopa.com\/thumb.aspx?fid=A8AAFV8a-H5b%21AIKDXUlVQIAc&size=medium\" style=\"filter:blur(5px);heiXght:100%;object-fit:contain;width:100%;\" onload=\"this.parentNode ? this.parentNode.style.opacity=1: '';\" \/><\/div><\/div>\r\n<script src=\"\/\/rtcdn.cincopa.com\/meta_json.aspx?fid=A8AAFV8a-H5b%21AIKDXUlVQIAc&ver=v2&id=cincopa_A8AAFV8a-H5b_AIKDXUlVQIAc\" type=\"text\/javascript\"><\/script>\r\n<script src=\"\/\/rtcdn.cincopa.com\/libasync.js\" type=\"text\/javascript\"><\/script>\r\n\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Every organization needs to keep track of its digital assets. As your team and its needs grow larger over time, a more robust system for sharing, organizing, and collaborating on these assets becomes necessary.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you keep all of your business images on a Google Drive folder, it\u2019s only a matter of time before a complicated web of permissions makes it hard for authorized users to gain access. You might end up keeping videos and images in separate places, which can only complicate things more.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There comes a point when every growing business deploys a solution designed to keep their media files (and permissions) neatly organized and arranged in clear categories. This enables business growth through improved collaboration and streamlined partnerships.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">DAM: Digital Asset Management<\/span><\/h2>\n\r\n<!-- Cincopa WordPress plugin wp1.152 (async engine): \/\/www.cincopa.com\/media-platform\/wordpress-plugin.aspx -->\r\n<div id=\"cincopa_A8AAFV8a-H5b_AQJDjXlpQ8nb\" class=\"gallerydemo cincopa-fadein\"><div style=\"width: 100%; height: auto; max-width: 100%;\"><img class=\"cincopa-thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/rtcdn.cincopa.com\/thumb.aspx?fid=A8AAFV8a-H5b%21AQJDjXlpQ8nb&size=medium\" style=\"filter:blur(5px);heiXght:100%;object-fit:contain;width:100%;\" onload=\"this.parentNode ? this.parentNode.style.opacity=1: '';\" \/><\/div><\/div>\r\n<script src=\"\/\/rtcdn.cincopa.com\/meta_json.aspx?fid=A8AAFV8a-H5b%21AQJDjXlpQ8nb&ver=v2&id=cincopa_A8AAFV8a-H5b_AQJDjXlpQ8nb\" type=\"text\/javascript\"><\/script>\r\n<script src=\"\/\/rtcdn.cincopa.com\/libasync.js\" type=\"text\/javascript\"><\/script>\r\n\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a target='_blank' href=\"https:\/\/www.cincopa.com\/digital-asset-management?utm_source=online-pages&amp;utm_campaign=blog-External-DAM-vs-Internal-DAM&amp;utm_medium=pot-digital-asset-management&amp;utm_term=word\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Digital asset management<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (DAM) solutions are the systems that enterprises use to consolidate and manage\u00a0 their images, videos, and other media.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The DAM system acts as a central repository for the media your company uses for digital marketing, print advertising, outdoor billboards, conferences, trade shows, and even TV commercials. It\u2019s your one-stop solution for finding, hosting, managing and enhancing media assets for use throughout your organization and beyond.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These systems typically share some important features:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><a target='_blank' href=\"https:\/\/www.cincopa.com\/help\/add-description-and-meta-data\/?utm_source=online-pages&amp;utm_campaign=blog-External-DAM-vs-Internal-DAM&amp;utm_medium=pot-features-assets&amp;utm_term=word\"><b>Robust Metadata Management<\/b><\/a><b>. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Metadata refers to tags and labels you use to categorize data. Since DAM systems are designed to handle large volumes of media assets, users need to be able to find the data they\u2019re looking for easily. Metadata features make that easy, reducing the time and effort that goes into finding the assets you need.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><a target='_blank' href=\"https:\/\/www.cincopa.com\/help\/copy-or-duplicate-media-files-from-one-gallery-to-another\/?utm_source=online-pages&amp;utm_campaign=blog-External-DAM-vs-Internal-DAM&amp;utm_medium=pot-features-assets&amp;utm_term=word\"><b>Versioning and Duplicate Control<\/b><\/a><b>. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Media assets often need to exist in multiple formats at once. Sometimes they need slight modifications. Over time, this makes keeping track of new versions and duplicates of your files difficult. Good DAM solutions solve this problem by automatically versioning tracked assets.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><a target='_blank' href=\"https:\/\/www.cincopa.com\/help\/inviting-team-members-to-account\/?utm_source=online-pages&amp;utm_campaign=blog-External-DAM-vs-Internal-DAM&amp;utm_medium=pot-features-assets&amp;utm_term=word\"><b>Collaboration Features<\/b><\/a><b>. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Task management and collaboration tools are an important part of the value that DAM solutions offer to marketers and their colleagues. Being able to capture, reference, and store conversations helps keep the entire team on track.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><a target='_blank' href=\"https:\/\/www.cincopa.com\/features\/upload?utm_source=online-pages&amp;utm_campaign=blog-External-DAM-vs-Internal-DAM&amp;utm_medium=pot-features-assets&amp;utm_term=word\"><b>Sharing and Distribution Capabilities<\/b><\/a><b>. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Storing video and image files is important, but those files only gain value when they are used correctly. DAM systems help businesses utilize their media assets in multiple ways, like linking, embedding, and sharing securely with external partners<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><a target='_blank' href=\"https:\/\/www.cincopa.com\/integrations?utm_source=online-pages&amp;utm_campaign=blog-External-DAM-vs-Internal-DAM&amp;utm_medium=pot-integration&amp;utm_term=word\"><b>Support for Third-Party Integrations<\/b><\/a><b>. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your DAM system should make your digital media workflow simpler, not make them more complicated. Third-party integrations with systems like Sitecore, Microsoft Office, Salesforce, and more ensure you can do business your way \u2013 instead of having to change things to accommodate your DAM.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><a target='_blank' href=\"https:\/\/www.cincopa.com\/secure-video-hosting?utm_source=online-pages&amp;utm_campaign=blog-External-DAM-vs-Internal-DAM&amp;utm_medium=pot-security-features&amp;utm_term=word\"><b>Enhanced Security<\/b><\/a><b>. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Secure platforms keep your assets secure from unauthorized access and tampering. Video security and permissioning is critical to managing your compliance and cybersecurity policy moving forward.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most professional-level DAM solutions will incorporate these features to some degree. However, marketers and professionals who are looking to implement their first DAM system first have to decide whether the system will be internal or external to their existing infrastructure.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Differences Between External DAM and Internal DAM<\/span><\/h2>\n\r\n<!-- Cincopa WordPress plugin wp1.152 (async engine): \/\/www.cincopa.com\/media-platform\/wordpress-plugin.aspx -->\r\n<div id=\"cincopa_A8AAFV8a-H5b_AoMDhV1FQccb\" class=\"gallerydemo cincopa-fadein\"><div style=\"width: 100%; height: auto; max-width: 100%;\"><img class=\"cincopa-thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/rtcdn.cincopa.com\/thumb.aspx?fid=A8AAFV8a-H5b%21AoMDhV1FQccb&size=medium\" style=\"filter:blur(5px);heiXght:100%;object-fit:contain;width:100%;\" onload=\"this.parentNode ? this.parentNode.style.opacity=1: '';\" \/><\/div><\/div>\r\n<script src=\"\/\/rtcdn.cincopa.com\/meta_json.aspx?fid=A8AAFV8a-H5b%21AoMDhV1FQccb&ver=v2&id=cincopa_A8AAFV8a-H5b_AoMDhV1FQccb\" type=\"text\/javascript\"><\/script>\r\n<script src=\"\/\/rtcdn.cincopa.com\/libasync.js\" type=\"text\/javascript\"><\/script>\r\n\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the past, all DAM systems were locally installed applications that lived in an <\/span><a target='_blank' href=\"https:\/\/www.cincopa.com\/blog\/cloud-storage-vs-digital-asset-management-the-difference\/?utm_source=online-pages&amp;utm_campaign=blog-External-DAM-vs-Internal-DAM&amp;utm_medium=pot-digital-asset-management&amp;utm_term=word\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">on-premises database<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. The marketing team would have a small core of IT and design professionals who would configure and maintain the system. This is a textbook example of an internal DAM system.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">More recently, cloud-native software vendors have begun offering third-party <\/span><a target='_blank' href=\"https:\/\/www.cincopa.com\/features\/digital-asset-management?utm_source=online-pages&amp;utm_campaign=blog-External-DAM-vs-Internal-DAM&amp;utm_medium=pot-digital-asset-management&amp;utm_term=word\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">DAM hosting services<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that allow organizations to license and use DAM software through the Internet. In this case, the system exists in a managed database outside the organization \u2013 an external DAM.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is particularly attractive for growing companies because all of the technical challenges of implementing and maintaining the system are handled by a third party. You simply pay a fee to use the service.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The software-as-a-service (SaaS) model described here is ideal for high-volume applications like DAM systems because it\u2019s hard to calculate how much volume you will need. It\u2019s difficult to predict how many employee-hours you should dedicate to maintaining an internal system, or whether the investment will pay off.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Like many other complex enterprise tools, most organizations that insist on internal DAM solutions play it safe by purchasing more than they need. As a result, they end up paying for services they don\u2019t use. With an external DAM solution, you only pay for the services you use.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Who Uses Digital Asset Management Software?<\/span><\/h2>\n\r\n<!-- Cincopa WordPress plugin wp1.152 (async engine): \/\/www.cincopa.com\/media-platform\/wordpress-plugin.aspx -->\r\n<div id=\"cincopa_A8AAFV8a-H5b_A0ODKUFOQ8Sc\" class=\"gallerydemo cincopa-fadein\"><div style=\"width: 100%; height: auto; max-width: 100%;\"><img class=\"cincopa-thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/rtcdn.cincopa.com\/thumb.aspx?fid=A8AAFV8a-H5b%21A0ODKUFOQ8Sc&size=medium\" style=\"filter:blur(5px);heiXght:100%;object-fit:contain;width:100%;\" onload=\"this.parentNode ? this.parentNode.style.opacity=1: '';\" \/><\/div><\/div>\r\n<script src=\"\/\/rtcdn.cincopa.com\/meta_json.aspx?fid=A8AAFV8a-H5b%21A0ODKUFOQ8Sc&ver=v2&id=cincopa_A8AAFV8a-H5b_A0ODKUFOQ8Sc\" type=\"text\/javascript\"><\/script>\r\n<script src=\"\/\/rtcdn.cincopa.com\/libasync.js\" type=\"text\/javascript\"><\/script>\r\n\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">DAM software is an ideal tool for any organization that needs to <\/span><a target='_blank' href=\"https:\/\/www.cincopa.com\/blog\/5-reasons-your-company-should-be-using-a-dam\/?utm_source=online-pages&amp;utm_campaign=blog-External-DAM-vs-Internal-DAM&amp;utm_medium=pot-features-assets&amp;utm_term=word\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">keep track of a large number of media files<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. This is a requirement that the largest enterprises and the smallest businesses all share, but some organizations need a digital asset management system more than others.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many DAM software users define themselves as one of the following:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><a target='_blank' href=\"https:\/\/www.cincopa.com\/enterprise?utm_source=online-pages&amp;utm_campaign=blog-External-DAM-vs-Internal-DAM&amp;utm_medium=pot-internal-communication&amp;utm_term=word\"><b>Enterprises<\/b><\/a><b>. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Large enterprises need to keep close track of their digital media assets and streamline collaboration so that employees and third-party partners have access to the data they need, when they need it.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><a target='_blank' href=\"https:\/\/www.cincopa.com\/enterprise?utm_source=online-pages&amp;utm_campaign=blog-External-DAM-vs-Internal-DAM&amp;utm_medium=pot-healthcare&amp;utm_term=word\"><b>Healthcare Organizations<\/b><\/a><b>. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Compliance-oriented DAM software helps healthcare organizations maintain image and video security over patient data and prevent unauthorized access.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><a target='_blank' href=\"https:\/\/www.cincopa.com\/solution\/marketing?utm_source=online-pages&amp;utm_campaign=blog-External-DAM-vs-Internal-DAM&amp;utm_medium=pot-features-assets&amp;utm_term=word\"><b>Marketers<\/b><\/a><b>. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Marketing teams often need to make multiple versions of the same image, video, or file. Digital asset management cloud storage makes it easier for them to communicate and collaborate on projects.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><a target='_blank' href=\"https:\/\/www.cincopa.com\/solution\/video-for-sales?utm_source=online-pages&amp;utm_campaign=blog-External-DAM-vs-Internal-DAM&amp;utm_medium=pot-features-assets&amp;utm_term=word\"><b>Sales Teams<\/b><\/a><b>. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Salespeople rely on marketing assets to drive value through customer interactions. Digital asset management solutions enable quick, easy access to the right asset at the right time.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><a target='_blank' href=\"https:\/\/www.cincopa.com\/features?utm_source=online-pages&amp;utm_campaign=blog-External-DAM-vs-Internal-DAM&amp;utm_medium=pot-features-assets&amp;utm_term=word\"><b>Software Companies<\/b><\/a><b>. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">DAM software helps organize training, branding, and collaborating in software companies of all kinds. Certain DAM solutions can handle code like a digital media asset as well.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><a target='_blank' href=\"https:\/\/www.cincopa.com\/solution\/education?utm_source=online-pages&amp;utm_campaign=blog-External-DAM-vs-Internal-DAM&amp;utm_medium=pot-online-education&amp;utm_term=word\"><b>Online Educators<\/b><\/a><b>. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><a target='_blank' href=\"https:\/\/findstack.com\/elearning-statistics\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">e-learning industry is growing<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and online educators are looking for streamlined ways to manage ever-increasing volumes of content.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><a target='_blank' href=\"https:\/\/www.cincopa.com\/solution\/publishers?utm_source=online-pages&amp;utm_campaign=blog-External-DAM-vs-Internal-DAM&amp;utm_medium=pot-video-publishers&amp;utm_term=word\"><b>Publishers<\/b><\/a><b>. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">News and media organizations that use content to drive ad income need a robust system for organizing and categorizing their media.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Leveraging DAM Video Hosting Capabilities<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you implement a DAM system in your organization\u2019s workflow, you no longer need to directly upload media-rich assets directly to your web pages. You no longer need to attach videos and images to emails.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Digital asset management <\/span><a target='_blank' href=\"https:\/\/www.cincopa.com\/features\/embed-video?utm_source=online-pages&amp;utm_campaign=blog-External-DAM-vs-Internal-DAM&amp;utm_medium=pot-video-hosting-platform&amp;utm_term=word\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">video hosting technology<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> allows you to take advantage of cloud storage and send links and embed codes throughout your organization and beyond. This makes it quicker and easier to communicate, collaborate, and send large files through the Internet.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do You Need Video Security With Your DAM?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes. Your choice of DAM software is an integral part of your organization\u2019s cybersecurity and compliance strategy. Professional, high-performance solutions include comprehensive security features designed to prevent unauthorized access without impacting the user experience.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Importance of Securing Digital Assets with DAM Software<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a target='_blank' href=\"https:\/\/www.cincopa.com\/secure-video-hosting?utm_source=online-pages&amp;utm_campaign=blog-External-DAM-vs-Internal-DAM&amp;utm_medium=pot-security-features&amp;utm_term=word\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Video security<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is critical to success with digital asset management cloud storage. Cyberattacks continue to <\/span><a target='_blank' href=\"https:\/\/www.blackfog.com\/the-state-of-ransomware-in-2021\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">become more frequent<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> every year, and many organizations remain unprepared. Video content can contain a wealth of sensitive information, whether in the form of screenshots, customer data, or even employees\u2019 names.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All of these data can become fuel for phishing attempts, which are often the first step towards debilitating ransomware attacks. You cannot secure your business infrastructure without securing video data against unauthorized access.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cincopa: A DAM Good SaaS Solution<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a target='_blank' href=\"https:\/\/www.cincopa.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cincopa<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is an external and Internal DAM solution that helps organizations manage all their digital assets on one system and provides an enterprise solution for internal communication. It offers comprehensive features for marketers, digital agencies, publishers, educators and more. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Find out how our highly secure digital asset management system will help you boost video security while reducing the amount of time and money you spend on video hosting and collaboration.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"ttr_end\"><\/div><div class=\"update-info\"><span class=\"original-pushed\">Originally published on August 30th, 2021<\/span><\/div","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Digital asset management software comes in many forms. Find out which one is the best for your business. &nbsp; Every organization needs to keep track of its digital assets. As your team and its needs grow larger over time, a more robust system for sharing, organizing, and collaborating on these assets becomes necessary. 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