XenData Software Used by Re:fine

XenData, developer of digital video archiving solutions, announces its recent partnership with Re:fine, provider of media asset management solutions to the media and entertainment industry.  

Under the agreement, XenData’s X64 Edition software is used by Re:fine to manage a Sony PetaSite data tape library, creating a highly scalable robotic deep archive.

The deep archive is a core component in Re:fine’s technology infrastructure, enabling the company to provide a range of services to its clients. These services include content ingest, digital archiving and multi-channel playout. Re:fine’s clients span the media and entertainment industry and include some recognizable brands.

At Re:fine’s facility in London, XenData’s X64 Edition software runs on Windows servers and manages a large Sony PetaSite LTO tape library. The XenData software presents the digital contents of the robotic library in a standard file system which integrates with an OmniBus automation system.

The XenData software has the functionality and flexibility needed for Re:fine’s range of services:

• it supports multiple LTO tape pools which is for separating content from different clients;
• it provides automatic LTO cartridge replication for data integrity; and
• the XenData solution provides scalability in terms of both total storage capacity and data throughput.

"The XenData solution has been essential in providing Re:fine with an enterprise level HSM (Hierarchical Storage Manager) solution for our Sony PetaSite, a robotic deep archive," stated James Gibson, Re:fine CTO. "The archive is a core component to Re:fine?s technology solution, enabling services ranging from linear playout to library management. For us to be able to offer such a broad spectrum of services from a single technology stack requires reliable components that seamlessly integrate with other ‘best of breed’ vendors. XenData achieves this with its high level of stability, and simple yet effective integration with OmniBus, enabling us to confidently provide our clients high service levels."

"We’re delighted to be playing a key part in Re:fine’s state-of-the-art technology infrastructure," stated Dr. Phil Storey, co-founder and CEO of XenData. "Our software creates an enterprise archive which can be easily used simultaneously by multiple applications. I believe that this is the major reason why we are a good fit for Re:fine?s demanding requirements."