Managing digital assets (files) is a core capability of Fotoware Alto. Upload files from anywhere, add Adaptive Metadata™ layers, download, share and integrate wherever digital assets are used.

Sample Integrations and Connectors

Fotoware Alto can be integrated into any system that needs content from a single source or that provides master content for reuse by other systems via Fotoware Alto. Common ecosystem integrations include:

• Content Management (CMS) and Digital Experience Management (CX) systems.
• Marketing Automation (MA) systems.
• Product Information Management (PIM) systems.
• Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems.
• E-commerce and Webshop systems.
• Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems.
• Image and video streaming platforms.
• Other Master Data Management (MDM) systems.

For all these systems, Alto acts as a master data provider, a master data consumer, or both, and can also act as the content routing platform or content hub between different silos. 

Classic scenarios are:

• Providing integrated systems with access to file content such as images, videos, or PDFs. Such file content can be transferred: creating a copy, or embedded and linked directly from Alto via a Content Delivery Network (CDN).
• Provide integrated systems access to strictly structured virtual content from virtual types and lists such as product data, store and site information, dealer lists, press kits, historic company milestones, and more.
• Retrieve and connect any master data, such as product data or the latest inventory information, from a PIM or ERP system. This also includes master data from specialty databases or applications. Then, it is possible to use it to make content managed via Alto easier to find and allow users to explore better, thanks to providing more relevant context.
• Use Alto as the single source of truth for any relevant data delivered by upstream master data management systems. Then, enrich and connect this data to make it accessible in a unified manner (e.g., via a single API instead of multiple different ones) to downstream systems.

Note: If you are considering using Alto as a replacement for some of the aforementioned systems, please read more under solutions to see where you might fit.

Sample Apps and Microsites

Alto can be used to store and provide content for any kind of data, which can then be used for further processing via apps or microsite portals. Common apps and microsites include:

• Content portals for agencies, dealers, and internal stakeholders, e.g., in sales or marketing.
• Press and Investor Relations (IR) portals for media representatives, investors, and others.
• Product finders that enable interested buyers to filter for products and then purchase via an e-commerce solution.
• Landing pages for highly granular personas, which are then connected to marketing automation systems or a CRM system.
• Digital signage terminals carry out a range of functions, such as guiding people through exhibitions or providing point-of-sale (POS) information in a shop.
• Mobile apps that provide helpful purchases or other data based on geo-information, e.g., in national parks, zoos, or festivals.

A visual representation of a few microsite samples can be found online here or directly as part of our live online demo.

Existing Alto DAM Connectors

A number of different Alto Apps & Connectors are available today. Some are provided out-of-the-box and commercially licensed, but others are open source, covered under the MIT license, and can help you get started building something similar.

Note: The Apps & Connectors section could feature and promote your connector, app, or microsite if you were to join us as a Fotoware Technology Partner.

Become a Fotoware Partner

Find out about the many benefits you can access by joining the Fotoware Partner Program, the differences between each type of partner tier, and how to apply.

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