+ It represents a catalog of all content and stores all metadata (“meta-information”) of this content. The metadata is very comprehensive and includes different categories, for example:
« Content metadata (title, description)
« Technical metadata (formats)
« Metadata about business rules
(i.e. via permitted forms of exploitation, etc.)
+ It is open to all who accept the registry’s terms and conditions.
+ It ensures content and broker access.
+ It can enforce the T&Cs and exclude content owners and brokers through them.