Fujifilm Launches Permivault Cloud-Based Storage Service

Fujifilm Recording Media U.S.A., Inc. announced at the 2012 National Association of Broadcasters Show in as Vegas, NV, the introduction of their Permivault cloud-based storage service.

                     Flexible Options for Data Transfer

Permivault provides both off-site solutions for long-term active archiving and disaster recovery. Fujifilm created thhis service to help customers faced with the explosion of content and data. These customers demand a reliable, cost-effective storage solution that is secure, scalable, and accessible online.

"Permivault is a robust solution built upon proven technologies," said Peter Faulhaber, SVP, Fujifilm Recording Media U.S.A. "It is an evolution of Fujifilm technologies that combines our expertise as the leading provider of professional broadcast video and data tape with our experience in the medical industry, securely storing sensitive patient data and complying with stringent regulatory requirements. Finally, with our certified, state-of the-art data center, we are well equipped to meet the online archiving needs of our customers inNorth America."

Permivault cloud storage service provides a secure storage architecture powered by StrongBox from Crossroads Systems, Inc. StrongBox is ab enterprise storage solution that leverages Linear Tape File System (LTFS) technology, featuring the scalability and economy of tape with the speed and accessibility of disk.

"Through the innovative combination of disk and tape within StrongBox, customers using Permivault gain uncompromising access to their content in an affordable, online active archive," said Rob Sims, CEO, Crossroads Systems.

"Fujifilm understands that business customers of any size need a cost-effective, full service solution that can scale quickly now and in the future, with enterprise class features and support, including disaster recovery services, so they can be confident in the long-term preservation of their data," said David Kleinman, operations manager for Permivault.  "Our service gives users maximum flexibility by offering multiple connection and data security options for online access with the data protection features to meet enterprise specific needs."

Permivault’s online archive provides the media and entertainment industries with a solution for storing and sharing their growing content and data archives.

"The archiving and preservation of high resolution content, as well as digital conversion of older content, will swell the amount of storage required," said Thomas Coughlin, president, Coughlin Associates, Data Storage Consulting. "With such a large volume of digital content, cost-effective solutions with convenient, secure access via the internet, such as Fujifilm’s Permivault, will play an important role in meeting the needs of content owners and distributors."

Permivault cloud storage service was officially launched at the 2012 National Association of Broadcasters show, April 16 – 19, 2012 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
 

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