Long-term Cloud Archive for new Quantum StorNext 5

Quantum has introduced StorNext 5.3, a new release of shared workflow storage platform that has been enhanced with features and capabilities that give users greater control and flexibility in optimising their collaborative media workflows for maximum efficiency and productivity.

In addition to powering the company’s new Xcellis high-performance shared workflow storage solution, StorNext 5.3 supports Quantum’s new Q-Cloud Vault service and enables end-to-end encryption, allowing StorNext users to take advantage of secure, low-cost public cloud storage for long-term retention and protection of media content. The extended capabilities of StorNext 5.3 also include concurrent copying of media files to different locations and different types of storage, as well as Apple Spotlight search support and expanded Web services that enable greater partner integration.

Enhancements within StorNext 5.3 give creative facilities an even more robust toolset with which to manage ever-greater volumes of content, including high-resolution media in 4K, 8K and beyond. Making it easier and more economical than ever to take full advantage of disk, tape and cloud storage, the workflow-guided StorNext 5.3 platform delivers both high performance and the quick, easy access to media that is critical to meeting short production deadlines.