Spectra Logic and Geyser Data Partner to Launch Industry-First Tape-as-a-Service Offering
May 14 2024 - 8:00AM
Spectra Logic®, a global leader in data management and data storage
solutions, and Geyser Data, an innovative provider of sustainable
cloud archive solutions, today announced a strategic partnership to
jointly create and deliver the industry’s first tape-as-a-service
(TaaS) offering. TaaS is a modern data storage category that
utilizes magnetic tape technology in a cloud-based, as-a-service
model, combining the benefits of traditional tape storage, such as
high durability and low cost, with the convenience and flexibility
of cloud services.
The newly minted offering, to be known as Tape Archive Platform
As-a-Service (TAPAS), will leverage the Spectra Cube™
cloud-optimized tape library, Spectra Certified LTO-9 media and
Spectra BlackPearl® S3-compatible object storage to create an
object-based tape infrastructure that is fully compatible with any
Amazon S3 or S3 Glacier application.
Geyser Data TaaS software will enable the provisioning,
management, monitoring, billing and instantiation of the TAPAS
offering. Service sales and delivery will be available through a
global network of VARs, MSPs and data center providers.
TAPAS delivers the enterprise-class security, reliability and
sustainability benefits of tape storage in a subscription-based
model that can be instantly provisioned, is scalable on demand and
requires no specialized knowledge or skills to use. The unique
TAPAS architecture also provides significant advantages compared to
public cloud storage services:
- Data retrieval is fast and free. TAPAS data can be
retrieved in seconds to minutes, not hours to days. There are no
access charges or egress fees associated with the retrieval or
removal of data. For an optional fee, tape cartridges may be
delivered to the user if ever desired.
- Data integration is simple and seamless. TAPAS can copy
data to all major clouds, enabling cold data to be easily leveraged
by AI, analytics or other applications.
- Data security is enhanced. TAPAS uses dedicated tapes,
physically segregating individual customer data and enabling true
air-gapped isolation, significantly reducing exposure to cyber
threats like ransomware. Tapes are stored in secure data center
facilities with users retaining full control of data encryption
keys and setting of access permissions, significantly reducing the
likelihood of a data breach, even in the event of unauthorized
physical access.
- Data residency is user-determined. Users designate the
physical locality of their data, avoiding unanticipated data
residency, localization or sovereignty issues that can arise when
using public cloud storage services.
- Data longevity is extended. A conservative estimate of
current-generation tape media life is 30 years, with five future
tape generations defined on published roadmaps.
- Data stored on tape is greener. Tape storage emits 97%
less CO2 than hard disk drive-based storage while consuming 87%
less power and generating 85% less e-waste.
TAPAS customers will pay for consumption on a per-tape basis.
Expected pricing is $27 (USD) per month for each 18-terabyte LTO-9
tape cartridge used, or approximately $1.50/TB.
“In today’s fast moving technology landscape, storage providers
have to innovate to be relevant, including creating entirely new
solution categories that can benefit users,” said Simon Robinson,
Principal Analyst, Infrastructure, Enterprise Strategy Group. “The
concept of tape-as-a-service is undeniably compelling, and this new
offering from Geyser Data and Spectra Logic has the potential to
bring the well-understood benefits of tape to many more
organizations by making it easy to consume in a cloud services
model.”
“The integration of traditional tape technology into the modern
cloud services paradigm creates a new class of solution that is
flexible enough to meet evolving storage demands, yet economically
and environmentally sustainable,” said Nelson Nahum, co-founder and
chief executive officer, Geyser Data. “Spectra Logic is the ideal
technology partner to help Geyser Data fulfill our mission to
deliver secure, durable, sustainable and cost-effective data
archiving in the cloud.”
“With the ever-rising volume of backup and archive data being
stored in the cloud, there is a clear need for greater security,
better performance and lower cost,” said Nathan Thompson, chief
executive officer, Spectra Logic. “Our partnership with Geyser Data
is leading the way in delivering the traditional benefits of tape
in a modern, easy-to-consume service that is more cost-effective
than typical cold storage services in the cloud.”
Service AvailabilityInaugural availability of TAPAS is
scheduled for June 1, 2024. For more information or to subscribe,
please visit www.geyserdata.com/contact or
www.spectralogic.com/contact.
A free, 30-day limited capacity TAPAS trial is also available.
For more information, please visit www.geyserdata.com.
About Spectra LogicSpectra Logic modernizes IT
infrastructures to preserve, protect and defend data, from days to
decades, whether on-premises, in a single cloud, across multiple
clouds or in all locations at once. Our cost-effective solutions
help organizations efficiently manage, migrate and store long-term
data, from terabytes to exabytes, with features that make it
ransomware resilient. To learn more, visit
www.spectralogic.com.
About Geyser DataGeyser Data specializes in providing
innovative and sustainable cloud archive data solutions. Focusing
on secure, durable, and cost-effective data archiving, the company
offers a Tape-as-a-Service model that delivers high-performance and
low-cost storage in the cloud. Geyser Data's services optimize data
retrieval and management, making it an ideal choice for businesses
needing to extract value from their cold data and reliable
long-term data preservation. Linear Tape-Open (LTO) technology
underpins a commitment to environmental sustainability - ensuring
an efficient and green storage solution.BlackPearl, Spectra Cube,
and Spectra Logic are trademarks or registered trademarks of
Spectra Logic Corporation. All other trademarks and registered
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