News Summary:
On March 22, 2026, the Hiscale Agent desktop app became available as a free tool for media professionals to offload and ingest media. The app facilitates verified data transfers from camera cards, local disks, and cloud storage into production workflows, incorporating full verification, metadata handling, and automation. Previously, on February 24, 2026, Strawberry 7 launched, a Media Asset Management (MAM) system featuring a streamlined design, new tools, and enhanced security for creative collaboration. Earlier, on February 19, 2026, the 12TB configuration of the iodyne Pro Data, described as a fast Thunderbolt storage solution, became available for shipment, designed for workflow stages from set to post. This followed an announcement on February 15, 2026, by Ortana Media Group regarding a new Cubix integration with AudioShake, enabling customers to automatically orchestrate media for advanced audio analysis and stem separation, and return outputs and metadata into downstream systems.