Welcome to the Rational Archive
A Spectra Logic blog about preserving & protecting data at scale
Top Benefits of Object-Based Tape vs. Public Cloud Storage for Backup & Archive
Managing data growth has become a high-stakes challenge for IT leaders. Every year, organizations are generating, analyzing, and retaining more data than ever before — driven by AI, video, IoT, and regulatory requirements.
Yet budgets aren’t keeping pace. The result is a growing imbalance: petabytes of information must be preserved securely, accessed efficiently, and stored cost-effectively for decades.
Backup vs. Archive: Understanding the Foundation of Cyber-Resilient Data Protection
While often used interchangeably, backup and archiving serve distinct purposes. Understanding the differences between these two storage methodologies — and their unique use cases and benefits — is essential for
The Hidden Crisis in Media Management: Why Creative Teams Are Drowning in Digital Assets
In today’s fast-paced media landscape, creative professionals are facing an unprecedented challenge that threatens to derail their most important work: storytelling. While technological advances like AI have made content creation
Is One Tape Backup Enough? How to Match Data Protection Strategies with Business Value
On June 5, 2025, United Natural Foods Inc. (UNFI), one of North America’s largest healthy food distributors, discovered unusual activity within its IT systems. Unauthorized actors had gained access
Spectra Logic is Inducted into Storage Magazine’s Hall of Fame 2025
Spectra Logic won the prestigious Hall of Fame Storage Award from Storage Magazine! The Hall of Fame distinction places us alongside some of the most respected names in data storage,
How Universities Can Reduce Data Storage Costs — Without Slowing Research
With federal funding in flux, American universities face a critical choice: optimize data storage spending now or risk stalling the research that defines them. Here’s why tape-based storage is a
Spectra HPC Customers Tap Speed & Efficiency with LumOS
Discover how leading high-performance computing institutions like Australia’s Pawsey Centre, France’s CC-IN2P3, and Purdue University are leveraging Spectra Logic’s new LumOS operating system to accelerate workflows, cut costs, and modernize
Fortifying Your Data: The Power of Air Gap Security Against Cyber Threats
With cyber threats on the rise, air gap security is essential for protecting sensitive data. Spectra Logic delivers powerful on-premises and as-a-service tape-based solutions that isolate data from ransomware and
The Unsung Hero of the AI Revolution? Tape.
AI is fueling massive data growth—and with rising costs and carbon concerns, enterprises are rethinking storage. Discover why the Horison Tape Market Outlook 2025 predicts modern tape will lead the
Reimagining Tape Storage Connectivity: The Rise of Optical SAS Switching
As enterprise data storage evolves, organizations seek scalable, cost-effective alternatives to traditional Fibre Channel connectivity. Optical SAS Switching is revolutionizing tape storage by extending SAS reach up to 100 meters,
