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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.
What Do We Mean by Ransom Resilient? Spectra’s Approach to Building Data Resiliency from Ransomware
Ransomware has been steadily on the rise and is increasingly making headlines in the news. Cases such as the Colonial Pipeline, Exagrid, and meat processing giant JBS are cropping up
Think You Know Spectra? Take another Look with this SpectraLIVE Conference Recap
Earlier this week, Spectra Logic held its SpectraLIVE ‘Think You Know Spectra?’ edition – the fourth live conference in Spectra’s virtual conference program. Event attendees heard directly from Spectra’s leadership
A Bold Transformation: Unify and Secure Data across Multi-Cloud, Multi-Site Environments with New Attack Hardened Solutions from Spectra
If you manage data in a hybrid cloud or multi-cloud storage environment, then you know how powerful it is to leverage the functionalities of cloud-integrated data management and storage. Hybrid
Five Key Featured Articles You May Have Missed: Spectra Executives Share Thought Leadership
With over 40 years developing data storage and data management solutions that help customers store, manage, preserve and use vast amounts of data, Spectra Logic has long established itself as a
Prevailing Against Ransomware: Tony Mendoza Shares Three Key Data Protection Strategies on The Spectra Current
You’ve probably heard the story by now. On May 2020, Spectra Logic was attacked by ransomware. Spectra’s IT team rose to the occasion, no data left the company, and Spectra
Taking Action against Climate Change by Reducing CO2 Emissions with Eco-Friendly Tape Systems
By Rich Gadomski, Head of Tape Evangelism, FUJIFILM Recording Media U.S.A., Inc. In early August of this year a United Nations panel called the “Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change
New on The Spectra Current: The Past and Future of Data with Fred Moore
Spectra Logic’s new podcast series, The Spectra Current, features in-depth discussions by Spectra executives and other IT industry experts as they dive deep into the latest in data storage, data
IT Thought Leadership with a Twist: Blending Expertise and Unique Stories on the Next Episode of The Spectra Current
By Betsy Doughty VP, Corporate Marketing, Spectra Logic Have you tuned into The Spectra Current yet? It’s our new podcast that features conversations with IT industry experts, thought leaders,
The Tape Technology Update You Don’t Want to Miss: Unleash the Power of LTO-9 with Spectra
This week, availability of the next generation of LTO technology was announced – the LTO Ultrium format generation 9. Offering a 50% increase in capacity from the previous LTO