Masstech and Qualstar Delivering LTO-7 Archiving Solutions

Masstech Innovations Inc., a provider of workflow and media asset management solutions, and storage systems manufacturer Qualstar Corporation have partnered to offer broadcasters and media organizations affordable LTO tape-based archiving solutions.

Qualstar tape libraries have been qualified for interoperability with the MassStore technology platform that powers all of Masstech’s media management solutions, enabling reliable, automated archiving workflows that maximize efficiency while lowering TCO. Qualstar libraries using LTO-7 tape technology are suited to meet the needs of media and entertainment customers, offering capacity in a compact form factor with faster data transfer rates.

“Qualstar’s tape libraries offer customers a reliable, affordable storage option for archiving, with their LTO-7 systems particularly enticing,” said Mike Palmer, VP of business strategy, Masstech. “Qualstar also shares our philosophy of helping customers manage their TCO, with no hidden capacity-based costs. Qualstar libraries are sold with all tape slots fully licensed and available. This partnership further exemplifies our commitment to supporting the broadest array of storage options while delivering great value to our customers.“

Combined Qualstar and Masstech installations are in use in television network and newsroom environments for media companies.

“Masstech is a trusted name among broadcasters and major entertainment brands, with innovative solutions and a loyal and rapidly expanding global customer base,” said Arun Vaishampayan, Qualstar VP of global sales. “We’re excited to be working closely with Masstech to unite the technical, operational and economic advantages of our storage solutions with the intuitive user experiences and advanced workflow efficiency of Masstech’s software.“

Masstech offers a range of solutions for advanced applications including media asset management, newsroom content archiving and exchange, archive management, syndicated content aggregation and more. Bridging diverse systems and processes within a facility or across multiple sites, the solutions simplify operations and deliver ROI while letting media companies realize the value of their content. Masstech’s intelligent archive management capabilities have no additional Masstech licensing or support fees as customers expand their storage.

Qualstar provides a range of tape library models ranging from entry-level to enterprise, all offering cost-effectiveness reliability and expandability. It strives to deliver price/performance ratio, with no hidden costs such as slot licensing fees. Hot-swappable, redundant component options and independent monitoring reinforce dependability, while field-expandable form factors enable customers to increase their storage capacity as their business needs grow. Libraries are backed by a two or three-year warranty, advanced remote diagnostic tools and technical support.

Qualstar will exhibit at the SMPTE 2016 Technical Conference, taking place October 25-27 in Hollywood, CA.