Media management and workflow automation specialist Blue Lucy is aiming to bring a new level of purpose and precision to the application of AI in media operations.
The company’s BLAM orchestration platform now allows producers, distributors and content creators to directly integrate multiple Large Language Models (LLMs) into their media workflows. Blue Lucy says this modular, mix-and-match approach marks a shift away from one-size-fits-all for AI, instead enabling operators to select the most appropriate model for a given task. The approach also gives operators full control over performance, cost, and data privacy.
In addition, the company will be launching its Insights analytics package, available within BLAM, that surfaces clear, actionable data from across the media supply chain. From content usage and workflow performance to operational bottlenecks, Insights gives teams the visibility to data-informed decisions. It can be used to measure efficiency, observe trends, and make decisions from within the existing BLAM interface.
Finally, Blue Lucy has also expanded the role of its AI assistant Lucia, working in tandem with external models to streamline complex workflows and deliver greater operational value.
Stand Number: 6.C29a
Company: Blue Lucy
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