nSupport for many object formats, and developing formats (e.g., jpeg 2000)
nSupport for high-resolution, zoom-in features
nSupports Unicode text for display and searching
nURL access to objects
nCustomizable display interface
nBased on open standards (database, metadata, etc.)
nFlexible access control list features
nStandards-based export functions to avoid “lock-in” and promote remote indexing
nPlatform (hardware, operating system) agnostic – server and client