Ocean Networks Canada
Ocean Networks Canada uses iBase to manage scientific research assets, bringing metadata, permissions and search into one governed DAM environment.
Case study
Ocean Networks Canada Scientific Research Digital Asset Management
Ocean Networks Canada, a major University of Victoria initiative, uses iBase DAM to centralise storage, protection and distribution for ocean observatory research content while maintaining consistent branding and supporting asset retrieval.
Project summary
Project Summary
iBase helps research teams at Ocean Networks Canada manage scientific research assets, keeping material organised, searchable and governed.
Scientific Research Digital Asset Management
The system connects research assets with metadata, preservation and access needs.
Digital Preservation
Research teams can organise, protect and share digital assets through structured DAM workflows.
Project focus
Project Focus
The Objectives were to create a central location to store, version and protect digital media assets, maintain consistent branding by keeping assets controlled and retrievable, manage distribution of assets to internal and external teams, and to improve efficiency and reduce the time it takes to find assets.
Photographs - cruise, conferences, tours, miscellaneous media related pictures.
Videos - highlight footage for media, video production video assets, old videos created.
Research Media
Photographs, video footage, documents, web pages and legacy communication material can be kept together in one governed repository.
Media Handling
Video, audio, image and document assets can be managed together in one searchable system.
Multiple Outputs
Different versions of the same source file can support outreach, media relations, presentations, conferences and scientific database use.
Rights and Privacy
Privacy, copyright and intellectual-property requirements can be managed alongside the assets they apply to.
DAM outcomes
DAM Outcomes
iBase helps Ocean Networks Canada keep scientific, outreach and communication assets organised, searchable and ready for approved reuse.
Metadata, permissions, rights information and output versions sit alongside the assets, giving teams a single governed source for day-to-day work.
Staff and users can reach approved material more quickly, with less reliance on fragmented storage or manual transfers.
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