SAN JOSE, Calif., April 5, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Quantum Corp.
(NYSE: QTM) today announced that storage solutions combining
Quantum's StorNext 5 tiered storage platform with Milestone's
XProtect IP video management software (VMS) offer additional
long-term data retention options as a seamless part of the video
surveillance infrastructure. The file-based plug-in developed by
Milestone's Custom Development team provides a cost-effective
storage option to overcome storage challenges posed by migrating
from analog to digital network cameras and by increasing IP camera
resolutions. This also helps to extend the utility of surveillance
video beyond security applications.
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Turning Storage From an Inhibitor to an Enabler of More
Sophisticated Surveillance
Outdated approaches to storing
video surveillance data often rely on costly primary disk, which
limits the retention time most organizations can afford. As a
result, many implementations may retain data for as little as 30
days, and they subsequently miss the opportunity to leverage their
valuable data assets effectively with today's advanced analytical
tools. Integrating Quantum's StorNext 5 policy-based data
management system with Milestone XProtect VMS results in a system
which provides transparent access and long-term retention of video
surveillance assets without depending on costly primary storage for
infrequently accessed data. The combination results in a more
cost-effective approach to keeping surveillance data archived and
available for use with new analysis tools.
Efficient Access and Expansion for Surveillance Data
Storage
As video surveillance data is ingested, XProtect
writes it to Quantum's storage platform. Data is ingested to the
primary tier of storage, and a copy of the data is written to a
lower-cost secondary tier — including high-capacity disk,
file-based tape, object storage and cloud — providing both
immediate data protection and long-term retention. As the data
ages, the files in the primary storage tier expire but are retained
in the secondary tier — on-premise or off-premise — greatly
reducing the impact of moving an additional day's worth of
surveillance data.
The StorNext® policy engine can be configured to
optimize the balance between access speed in the primary tier and
retention economy in the secondary storage tiers. With StorNext,
XProtect can efficiently access data that has been retained on
secondary storage platforms. In addition, because StorNext
virtualizes the secondary tier, the tier can evolve as business
needs change, and archived data can be easily accessed as on the
primary tier. This tiered approach eliminates the need to groom or
alter video in preparation for long-term archiving.
Combining the StorNext file system and XProtect provides direct
access to stored data without requiring a third-party program. This
approach allows XProtect to utilize more cost-effective storage
technologies and enables the system to easily expand with increased
bandwidth, primary storage or secondary tier capacity. If a
security system is augmented with new high-resolution cameras, for
example, bandwidth and capacity can be seamlessly added to the
primary tier of storage.
Supporting Quotes
Reinier
Tuinzing, Strategic Alliances Manager, Milestone Systems
Inc: "With rising demand for higher resolution IP video cameras
and increasing amounts of metadata associated with the video,
security centers are striving to improve their IT infrastructure
storage capabilities. The StorNext plug-in provides the option for
storing video data to cost-effective storage like tape or cloud,
providing customers increased flexibility in low-cost storage
alternatives."
Wayne Arvidson, Vice
President, Surveillance and Security Solutions, Quantum: "As
video surveillance technologies grow more sophisticated, customers
need to know that their VMS and storage systems won't keep them
from realizing their full potential, particularly as advanced
analytic tools are opening up new options for utilizing retained
data. In Milestone, Quantum has a partner that shares our
commitment to advancing technology to meet the rapidly evolving
needs of our customers."
Additional Resources
- For details on Quantum and Milestone combined solutions:
www.quantum.com/applications/milestonesystems/index.aspx
- Read about Quantum video surveillance solutions:
www.quantum.com/solutions/video-surveillance/index.aspx
- Learn more about Milestone XProtect VMS platform:
www.milestonesys.com/our-products/xprotect-software-suite
About Quantum
Quantum is a leading expert in scale-out
storage, archive and data protection. The company's StorNext 5
platform powers modern high-performance workflows, enabling
seamless, real-time collaboration and keeping data readily
accessible for analysis and future use. More than 100,000 customers
have trusted Quantum to address their most demanding content
workflow needs, including large government agencies, broadcasters,
research institutions and commercial enterprises. See why at
www.quantum.com/stornext.
Quantum, the Quantum logo and StorNext are either registered
trademarks or trademarks of Quantum Corporation and its affiliates
in the United States and/or other
countries. All other trademarks are the property of their
respective owners.
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of historical fact are statements that could be deemed
forward-looking statements. Specifically, but without limitation,
statements relating to: 1) benefits for customers from using
storage solutions combining Quantum's StorNext 5 tiered storage
platform with Milestone's XProtect IP video management software and
2) customer demand for and Quantum's future revenue from such
solutions, are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the
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Quantum Corp.
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