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.
The Case for a Hybrid Cloud Approach to Data Workflows
“We’ve seen all the cloud has to offer, and tried most of it… The savings promised in reduced complexity never materialized. So we’re making our plans to leave.” These were
Bringing Together On-Prem and Cloud Storage with a Unified Solution from Spectra Logic and Wasabi
By Betsy Doughty VP, Corporate Marketing, Spectra Logic The term ‘hybrid cloud’ can be interpreted in many different ways depending on whether you are talking about data, storage, applications, computing,
Data Management and Storage Considerations in the New Year
The new year is a time of personal renewal that often brings to light wishes for the future, new perspectives, and resolutions for change. Business operations and IT architectures can
Spectra Logic Highlights: 2022 End User Success Stories, Industry Conferences and Major News
As we close out 2022, Spectra Logic has much to celebrate. Reflecting on the past year, we’ve accomplished a lot that makes us look forward to an even more successful
A Look Back: 2022 On-Demand Webinars Cover Ransomware Resiliency, Multi-Cloud Data Management, and Industry Conferences
SpectraLIVE, a virtual conference platform developed by Spectra Logic in 2020, has brought together a multitude of industry experts, Spectra Logic executives, and end users in data-driven market verticals like
Industry Awards in 2022 Reflect Spectra Logic’s Innovation in Data Management and Data Storage for the Multi-Cloud World
In the last year, Spectra Logic’s solutions have won a number of prestigious industry awards. The coveted acknowledgements are extremely important for Spectra, as they recognize the new direction the
A Renewed Focus on Sustainability: Optimizing Data Center Operations to Address Rising Energy Costs
According to the International Energy Agency[1], data centers in 2021 consumed 220-320 terawatt-hours (TWh) of electricity, or around 1% of global electricity demand. And while data center electric consumption globally
Accelerating Discovery in Supercomputing Environments by Centralizing Multi-Cloud Data Management
By Matt Starr Chief Technology Officer, Spectra Logic As supercomputing data sources become increasingly distributed, centralizing the management of data that may span multiple data centers, public cloud providers, and
The Impact of Data Management on HPC Workloads: Accelerating Outcomes While Preserving Data for Future Examination
By Matt Starr Chief Technology Officer, Spectra Logic Effective data and storage management are crucial for efficient HPC workflows and can accelerate research while achieving reproducibility and preserving data
