Welcome to the Rational Archive
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.
Webinar Q&A: Managing Data throughout its Lifecycle
Welcome to Spectra’s webinar Q&A roundup. In this Q&A blog series we will pick relevant questions from our recent webinars and publish the responses here. ————————————————————————– Spectra recently hosted a
Webinar Q&A: Storage Technologies and Trends Anticipated to Make an Impact on Our Future
Welcome to Spectra’s webinar Q&A roundup. In this Q&A blog series we will pick relevant questions from our recent webinars and publish the responses here. ————————————————————————– Spectra recently hosted a
Digital Data Storage Outlook 2020 Report Available
Fresh Insights into Trends and Technologies for Data Capture, Access, Management and Preservation As a trusted leader in developing and providing data storage and data management solutions that solve the
Evaluator Group Testing of Spectra Logic StorCycle
by Randy Kerns Senior Strategist & Analyst, Evaluator Group Due to many factors, including the COVID-19 pandemic, professionals in Information Technology have been focused on optimizing their environments and reducing
Spectra Tape Libraries Support U.S. Federal Agencies Lending Supercomputing Resources in the Fight Against COVID-19
At the end of March, the White House announced the launch of the COVID-19 High Performance Computing Consortium. The COVID-19 High Performance Computing Consortium is a private-public effort to bring together
The SpectraLIVE Buzz: Here’s What You Missed
Earlier this month, Spectra Logic held its first SpectraLIVE Virtual Conference. The conference is part of a new program to provide Spectra customers and visitors with numerous opportunities to connect,
New Remote Installation Program Helps Spectra Customers Deploy and Configure Equipment Remotely During Coronavirus Outbreak
Last week Spectra Logic announced a new Remote Installation Program to help customers maintain business continuity during the coronavirus outbreak. The new program partners Spectra engineers with customers to remotely
How Data-Driven Organizations Boost Efficiencies and Improve Performance
If ever there was a time for organizations to become more effective and efficient, that time is now. With the economic impact of COVID-19, organizations are looking to reduce expenditures
An Inside Look at Spectra Logic’s Culture of Innovation: Angelbeat Interview with Chris Shannon
Ron Gerber, CEO of Angelbeat, recently interviewed Spectra’s Chris Shannon on the evolution of Spectra Logic, its storage offerings and its intelligent storage lifecycle management software, StorCycle, which helps organizations