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A Spectra Logic blog about preserving & protecting data at scale
Clarity, Control, & Confidence: How MediaEngine 5.1 Elevates Platform Maturity
Software platforms don’t mature by adding complexity. They mature by removing friction — especially in environments where data integrity, access control, and operational clarity are non-negotiable. That’s why Spectra Logic is proud to introduce MediaEngine 5.1, a new software release that reflects a meaningful evolution of Rio Media Suite: refining the platform so it scales by design, communicates clearly, and inspires confidence as environments grow.
Data Resiliency: What You Need to Know
The term “data resiliency” refers to data’s ability to “spring back” in situations where it is compromised. Data resiliency relates to digitally preserving organizational assets in the event of a
2021 Data Storage Outlook Report Insight: Storage Technologies and Advancements
A 2018 IDC report, commissioned by Seagate Technology, predicts that the Global Datasphere will grow to 175 zettabytes (ZB) of digital data by 2025. While this report took a top-down
2021 Data Storage Outlook Report Insight: A New Model for Data Storage
This year’s annual Data Storage Outlook report from Spectra Logic (our sixth) explores how the world manages, accesses, uses and preserves its ever-growing data repositories. It also covers the strategies
Spectra Logic’s Data Storage Outlook 2021 Report Encourages Organizations to Plan Ahead, Pivot Fast and Innovate Anew
Report gives a comprehensive look into future of several data storage technologies, including flash, magnetic disk, tape, hybrid cloud, persistent memory and optical Dedicated solely to storage innovation for more
A Look behind the Scenes at Some of the People that Help Spectra Customers Thrive
By Betsy Doughty VP, Corporate Marketing, Spectra Logic Last week I shared some of Spectra’s customers and why they choose to work with Spectra. Today, I want to introduce
Spectra Logic Shares Customers Testimonials on #WhySpectra is a Trusted Technology Advisor
By Betsy Doughty VP, Corporate Marketing, Spectra Logic A few months ago I was chatting with Nathan Thompson, Spectra’s founder and CEO. He was coming off of a few
Webinar Q&A: Seamless Tape Migration with Spectra
Welcome to Spectra’s webinar Q&A roundup. In this blog series we will pick relevant questions from our recent webinars and publish the responses here. ————————————————————————– Spectra Logic recently hosted a
SpectraLIVE Best Practices: What You Missed from the Virtual Conference
By Betsy Doughty VP, Corporate Marketing, Spectra Logic This week, Spectra hosted SpectraLIVE Best Practices, a free virtual conference geared towards IT professionals, data storage managers, technology partners and
Imperial War Museums: Managing and Preserving Invaluable Historical Assets
By Craig Bungay Vice President, Sales – EMEA & India, Spectra Logic England’s prestigious Imperial War Museums (IWM) has been a Spectra customer since 2009. Why is that important? Earning
