Time Addressable Media Store (TAMS)

Time Addressable Media Store (TAMS) is a modern media storage architecture designed to manage, access, and process media content in cloud-based environments. Developed to support the evolving needs of broadcast, post-production, and digital media workflows, TAMS enables media assets to be stored as time-addressable segments rather than traditional monolithic files. This approach allows content to be accessed and processed almost immediately after it is created, significantly improving workflow efficiency and reducing production delays.

TAMS is built around open standards and cloud-native technologies, using scalable object storage and API-driven workflows to simplify interoperability between vendors and systems. By adopting a common API specification, organisations can integrate tools and services more easily while avoiding proprietary lock-in. The architecture also aligns closely with Networked Media Open Specifications (NMOS), helping preserve timing and metadata consistency between live and stored media environments.

Key benefits of TAMS include scalability, cost efficiency, workflow acceleration, and support for collaborative media operations. Its elastic cloud-based design enables organisations to scale resources dynamically, making it particularly suitable for live production, remote workflows, and modern content supply chains.