Metadata explained: The evolution of schemas, taxonomies and ontologies in today's DAM systems – An Interview with Tom Bachmann of EAS Planning

Abstract

In this interview, Tom and Michael explore the current state of metadata structures – ranging from taxonomies to ontologies – in DAM implementations. The impact of social media, user-generated content and the semantic web is also examined as a key driver in the development of new, more dynamic functionality that is changing the way end-users experience and interact with enterprise content management systems. The con- versation encompasses best practices for metadata development and new techniques for the visualization of metadata in DAM user interfaces and workfl ows.