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.
Bringing the Scalability and Durability of Object Storage to Hybrid Cloud Architectures
Object storage is becoming the de facto standard for data movement and management of long-term storage. Commonly used in cloud storage, popular object storage solutions include Amazon S3, offered by
Modern Data Archiving: Clay Tablets to Digital Preservation
The concept of archiving information is not new. On the contrary, derived from the Greek word ‘archeia’, meaning public records, archives have been around for hundreds of centuries, with the
Public Cloud or On-Prem? Considerations for Long-Term Data Retention
Cybersecurity drama strikes again as human error leads to China’s biggest data breach and perhaps the most significant hack of personal information in history.
Revisiting Society’s Genome: A Historical Look at the Progress and Significance of Archives
By John Kranz Software Developer, Spectra Logic In “Beyond Measure: The Hidden History of Measurement from Cubits to Quantum Constants,” author James Vincent explores the link between measurement and human
Webinar Q&A: How to Build the Perfect Archive
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 virtual
Why Spectra Certified Media is the Gold Standard in Tape
While cloud storage, disk, and flash drives are popular data storage solutions, magnetic tape remains an unbeatable option for long-term data preservation and archiving. Thanks to its cost-effectiveness and durability,
The Spectra Digital Archive Solution Advantage:
Four Reasons Why Spectra Digital Archive Beats out the Competition
A long-term modern archive solution should substantially lower operational, maintenance, utility, support and administrative costs. It should be simple to use and easy to install, and free current staff from
Redefining Data Archiving: What Are Bulk, Project and Active Archives?
Data is growing exponentially and its value is often unpredictable. Data archiving is an essential part of managing data storage throughout its lifecycle. According to TechTarget, data archiving is defined
Archiving as a Strategic Initiative for Data-Intensive Organizations
There’s a rapid increase in the amount of digital information that is being created, stored and shared in recent years. This explosion of data is driven by a variety of
