Centralizing Media Streams with Sphere

MAP, the official news agency of the Kingdom of Morocco, produces a large volume of multimedia content every day for both national and international press. In this context, speed, reliability, and simplicity of media transfer workflows are key priorities.

The Project

Objectives

The project aims to replace outdated upload and content management processes with a centralized, web-accessible interface, enabling:

• Unified management of media uploads and downloads for journalists
• Access to Mediagrid storage via the web client
• Modernization and simplification of the interface without compromising performance

Key Constraints

• The new system needed to maintain the speed of FTP transfers compared to traditional methods.

Implemented MBT Solutions

Deployed Products and Key Features

• Sphere Media Asset Management : Centralized management and upload of audiovisual content.

Key Elements

• Web interface for centralized upload/download.
• Connection to Mediagrid storage.
• Simplified user-side workflow.

Custom Developments

• Full integration of media upload functions into the web interface.
• Interface with Mediagrid.
• Optimized response times and user experience for daily use on the go.

Results and Observed Benefits

• Modernized interface focused on professional workflows.
• Significant time savings in project creation and media transfers.
• Reduced manual operations: everything is now accessible through a single interface.
• Smoother user experience tailored to the needs of journalists and operators.

Outlook

With the rollout of the latest version of Sphere Media Asset Management, MAP is entering a new phase of its digital transformation, placing ease of use and streamlined tools at the core of its operational strategy.

This project is part of a broader initiative to modernize the technical infrastructure, with the goal of creating a seamless, scalable, and fully user-centric ecosystem. By leveraging a unified interface and redesigned workflows, MAP is laying the groundwork for an agile environment capable of meeting future challenges in real-time content production and distribution—while ensuring efficiency, process consistency, and long-term technological sustainability.