Broadcast Monitoring and Digital Content Tracking Services for UNifeed Video Products

The purpose of this Request for Information (RFI) issued by the United Nations (UN) is to identify market capabilities and technologies to provide professional, industry standard broadcast monitoring service and digital content tracking for the Department of Global Communications' UNifeed video products. The UN is looking for a solution that addresses, but is not limited to, the following processes: Use of embedded, imperceptible video watermarks and digital fingerprinting to identify video packages; Provide electronic tracking globally of video packages; Broadcast monitoring services of a minimum of 3,000 broadcast media outlets; Digital Content Tracking of watermarked video content on websites and social media platforms, of a minimum of 2,400 digital channels, including but not limited to Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, X, and YouTube. The solution should be compatible with the UN’s existing Media Asset Management System. The solution should provide reporting of metrics in real time on topical video package aired by news broadcasters around the world, including, but not limited to broadcaster details, such as country, region, channel, program/show name, actual detection length, air date/start time and audience views. The solution should provide reporting of metrics in real time on how current watermarked video news packages are picked up by individuals/news outlets/syndicators and shared via digital means / online platforms, including, but not limited to distribution channel, view count and digital item URL. The solution should provide reporting tools and mechanisms, such as the creation and management of custom reports as well as the ability to create dashboards within the application. The solution should provide Application Programming Interface (API) function, for the unit to utilize automation for reporting purposes. The solution should be regularly upgraded in response to new technological and functional developments and advances. Specific Requirements/Information Interested vendors are requested to put forward information aligned with the above mentioned United Nations objectives and the specifications outlined in this RFI. Describe the architecture and design of the solution, including hosting options, technology stack, scalability and metrics. Describe all certification and regulations that the application is compliant with, including data privacy and accessibility certifications and standards. Describe mechanisms and approaches for encryption, access, authentication, roles, and logging and monitoring of activities Descirbe any mobile solutions available. Describe integration and interoperability approaches, including APIs, SSO and file management. Describe all reporting mechanisms and options. Describe in detail the availability/capability for each of the processes mentioned in the description of requirements. Describe in detail the availability/capability for additional services and processes not mentioned in the description of requirements.