8–12 Jun 2026
Helsinki, Finland
Europe/Helsinki timezone

MediaCMS: Open source video management solution for the educational sector

11 Jun 2026, 11:10
5m
Concert Hall

Concert Hall

Speaker

Thorkild Jensen (DeiC)

Description

MediaCMS is an emerging open-source media management system for the educational sector, that exemplifies a much needed direction of open source project in times of digital sovereignty. This includes a user-centred platform that prioritises usability, workflow simplicity, institutional autonomy, and sustainable development models. While MediaCMS is a fully functional VCMS for institutions seeking to support user focussed workflows - including easy editing and LMS integration - it also offers an opportunity for NRENs to reduce vendor dependency, through a collaborative development approach that allows institutions to influence and shape the platform. By engaging with the project, as is done by DeiC, NRENs can strengthen open source collaboration and gain greater adoption in the field of open source content management.

What will the TNC audience take away from your talk?

Understand how usability, intuitive interfaces, and simplified workflows of MediaCMS directly influence adoption, satisfaction, and sustainability.
Gain insight into an open-source VCMS project where institutions and NRENs can achieve quick wins by shared development via shared resources.

Are you a first time speaker at TNC? Yes

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