EIKON-iQ
Intelligent servicing layer for the content lifecycle

AI-powered servicing, grounded in real operations.

EIKON-iQ is evolving into the connective intelligence layer that pulls together EIKON’s proven, bespoke technology into a coherent toolset. The focus is simple: reduce friction between systems, surface operational truth earlier, and apply intelligence where it measurably improves speed, quality, and visibility across the content lifecycle.

Faster turnaround through orchestration
Higher right-first-time delivery
More visibility for teams and clients
Smarter scaling without complexity

EIKON-iQ toolset (select a capability)

Execution

Workflow orchestration

Dynamic routing, SLA prioritisation, less manual handoff.
Platform

Integration layer (APIs + normalisation)

Unifies bespoke systems into a single operational truth.
Quality

Predictive QC and risk routing

Find issues earlier, focus humans where judgement matters.
Media

Multimodal localisation

Text, subtitle, audio, accessibility, metadata in one flow.
Discovery

Metadata and enrichment

Better search, version control, and downstream automation.
Operations

Workflow visibility and analytics

Bottleneck insight, capacity planning, continuous improvement.
Trust

Governance, privacy, auditability

Controlled AI usage, data boundaries, proof of process.
People

Human-in-the-loop servicing

AI accelerates repetitive tasks; teams own quality and craft.

Workflow orchestration

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What it is

  • Rules + intelligence-driven routing across ingest, localisation, QC, mastering and delivery.
  • Automated triage of exceptions and SLA-based prioritisation.
  • Consistent status and handoff signals across departments.

Why focus

  • Most operational cost sits between systems and teams, not inside a single tool.
  • Orchestration removes manual coordination and reduces avoidable wait states.
  • Enables scale without multiplying complexity.

What it brings to EIKON

  • Faster cycle times and more predictable delivery performance.
  • Lower rework through earlier intervention and clearer ownership.
  • A repeatable operating model across regions and teams.
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Integration layer (APIs + normalisation)

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What it is

  • API-first connectivity to EIKON’s existing bespoke systems and partner tooling.
  • Data normalisation: common identifiers, statuses, metadata schemas and audit trails.
  • Shared operational signals that make workflow automation possible end-to-end.

Why focus

  • Individual tools can be excellent yet still create friction at the handoffs.
  • Normalised data unlocks reliable automation, reporting, and predictive insight.
  • Protects prior investment by amplifying what already works.

What it brings to EIKON

  • Single operational view of every title, version, task and deliverable.
  • Faster onboarding of new workflows and client requirements.
  • Stronger differentiation: the toolset becomes the service experience.
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Predictive QC and risk routing

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What it is

  • AI-assisted pre-QC signals: likely issue areas, confidence scoring, anomaly detection.
  • Risk-based routing: focus human review on high-impact segments and edge cases.
  • Earlier detection of technical and editorial defects to reduce late-stage failures.

Why focus

  • Right-first-time delivery is the strongest lever on cost, margin, and client trust.
  • Late defects create compounded rework across localisation, mastering, and delivery.
  • Predictive signals improve planning and reduce escalations.

What it brings to EIKON

  • Higher throughput with stable quality expectations.
  • Reduced rework and fewer client rejections.
  • Clearer evidence trail for quality and compliance.
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Multimodal localisation (text + subtitles + audio + accessibility)

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What it is

  • Unified handling of subtitles, dubbing preparation, accessibility assets, and metadata.
  • AI-assisted transcription and alignment to accelerate media preparation.
  • Consistent QC and version control across formats and territories.

Why focus

  • Content volume growth is disproportionately video and audio-led.
  • Multimodal workflows require better orchestration to avoid delivery failures.
  • Clients expect speed without compromising craft or compliance.

What it brings to EIKON

  • More scalable media localisation capacity and shorter turnaround times.
  • Better consistency in viewer experience across regions.
  • Stronger positioning as a technology-enabled content services partner.
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Metadata and enrichment

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What it is

  • Consistent metadata capture and enrichment across the lifecycle.
  • Linking assets, versions, scripts, captions, audio tracks, and deliverables.
  • Searchable operational context that improves handoffs and downstream automation.

Why focus

  • Bad metadata creates hidden cost: misroutes, rework, and delivery errors.
  • Rich metadata enables reuse, faster versioning, and better reporting.
  • It is foundational for automation and orchestration to work reliably.

What it brings to EIKON

  • Faster retrieval and reduced duplication across teams.
  • Improved deliverable accuracy and lower rejection rates.
  • Better client-facing visibility of status and lineage.
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Workflow visibility and analytics

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What it is

  • Unified dashboards across workflow stages, regions, and teams.
  • Cycle-time tracking, bottleneck detection, and capacity forecasting.
  • Continuous improvement based on operational evidence, not anecdotes.

Why focus

  • Operational visibility is a prerequisite for profitable scale.
  • Analytics converts execution data into better planning and fewer escalations.
  • Creates a common language across production, engineering, and leadership.

What it brings to EIKON

  • More predictable delivery and improved SLA performance.
  • Clear prioritisation of where to invest in automation next.
  • Stronger client conversations through evidence-based reporting.
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Governance, privacy, auditability

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What it is

  • Policy-based controls over where and how AI is applied.
  • Data boundary enforcement and audit trails across workflows.
  • Evidence of process: who changed what, when, and why.

Why focus

  • Buyers are increasingly asking: where does our data go, and what is it used for?
  • Trust is becoming a procurement requirement, not a nice-to-have.
  • Auditability protects EIKON when workflows are complex and high stakes.

What it brings to EIKON

  • Stronger enterprise readiness across regulated and security-conscious clients.
  • Clearer positioning: intelligent servicing with controlled deployment.
  • Reduced operational risk while accelerating throughput.
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Human-in-the-loop servicing

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What it is

  • AI accelerates repetitive tasks: preparation, checks, alignment, and suggestion.
  • Humans retain judgement: tone, nuance, brand, compliance, and final sign-off.
  • Clear ownership boundaries to protect quality expectations.

Why focus

  • AI alone is not a magic wand for high-quality media servicing.
  • Hybrid models scale best when they are designed around quality accountability.
  • Human craft is part of EIKON’s differentiation; AI should amplify it.

What it brings to EIKON

  • More output per team without eroding quality standards.
  • Better consistency and reduced fatigue through assisted servicing.
  • A clearer narrative: AI-powered servicing with human-perfected quality.
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