SAN JOSE, CA — (Marketwire) — 03/26/13 — Quantum Corp. (NYSE: QTM), a proven global expert in data protection and big data management, today announced that it has joined the Active Archive Alliance — a collaborative industry association formed to educate end-user organizations on the evolving new technologies that enable reliable, online and efficient access to their .
“Having built out a broad range of file system, and tape solutions, we look forward to working with other Alliance members to share ideas and help users create and manage that enable them to realize the full value of their data,” said Mark Pastor, strategic marketing at Quantum. “Active archives have varied access requirements and new technologies like tape and next-gen object storage will increasingly have a place as these archives grow to unprecedented levels in volume.”
Organizations are archiving increasing amounts of data as they grapple with data growth, compliance rules and the need to preserve content for analysis and unforeseen future opportunities. As the volume of archive data has grown, the challenge of accessing that data when needed has intensified. Active archive solutions resolve this issue by turning offline archives into visible, accessible extensions of online storage systems — enabling fast, easy access to all archived data through a file system interface.
Quantum uniquely offers a wide range of products that are built to support active archive needs:
Built on dispersed object storage technology, offer extreme scalability, much greater durability and efficiency than RAID, and low latency for predictably fast retrieval times in multi-petabyte environments.
can manage up to one billion files and dozens of petabytes of tiered storage across primary disk, object storage and tape libraries to effectively address ultra-fast workflow requirements. Supporting all major operating systems and storage platforms, StorNext provides high-performance file sharing and policy-based archiving.
With self-healing and self-monitoring features, the full range of intelligently and reliably manages and securely protects archived data. Quantum-s recently announced Scalar i6000 HD offers active-active robots and the industry-s highest slot density, and can scale to more than 75 PB of capacity. In addition, the company-s Scalar LTFS appliance provides an easy-to-use NAS file system presentation for accessing data archives on tape.
Quantum will showcase its latest Lattus, StorNext and Scalar product offerings in its booth (#SL9016) at the upcoming National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) conference. Additionally, Quantum will participate in the Active Archive Alliance booth (#SL15217) at the conference, which will be held at the Las Vegas Convention Center, April 8-11, 2013.
Learn more on key considerations for developing an archiving strategy:
Read about Quantum-s view on active archive technologies:
The Future on Quantum Tape:
Big Data Management and Archiving Solutions:
Object Storage:
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Discover details about Quantum-s active archive products:
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The Active Archive Alliance is a collaborative industry association dedicated to promoting active archives for simplified, online access to all archived data. Launched in early 2010 by founding technology partners Dell, FileTek, Inc., QStar Technologies, SGI and Spectra Logic Corporation, the Active Archive Alliance is a vendor neutral organization open to leading providers of active archive technologies including file systems, active archive applications, cloud storage, and high density tape and disk storage. Active Archive Alliance members provide active archive solutions, best practices, and industry testimonials so that organizations can achieve fast, online access to all their data in the most cost-effective manner. Visit for more information.
Quantum is a proven global expert in data protection and big data management, providing specialized storage solutions for physical, virtual and cloud environments. From small businesses to major enterprises, more than 100,000 customers have trusted Quantum to help maximize the value of their data by protecting and preserving it over its entire lifecycle. With Quantum, customers can Be Certain they-re able to adapt in a changing world — keeping more data longer, bridging from today to tomorrow, and reducing costs. See how at .
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“Safe Harbor” Statement: This press release contains “forward-looking” statements. All statements other than statements of historical fact are statements that could be deemed forward-looking statements. Specifically, but without limitation, statements relating to 1) the benefits from Quantum joining the Active Archive Alliance, 2) customer benefits and value to customers from using Quantum-s Lattus disk archives, StorNext software and appliances as well as Scalar tape libraries and appliances, and 3) customer demand for and Quantum-s future revenue from such disk archives, software, appliances and libraries are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Safe Harbor. All forward-looking statements in this press release are based on information available to Quantum on the date hereof. These statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause Quantum-s actual results to differ materially from those implied by the forward-looking statements. These risks include operational difficulties, unexpected material deviation in product operation, unexpected changes in market conditions and unanticipated changes in customers- needs or requirements, as well as the risks set forth in Quantum-s periodic filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including, but not limited to, those risks and uncertainties listed in the section entitled “Risk Factors,” in Quantum-s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 8, 2013 and Quantum-s Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on June 14, 2012. Quantum expressly disclaims any obligation to update or alter its forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
Alice Borda
Public Relations
Quantum Corp.
(408) 944-6727
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