Spectra Logic and Arcitecta Launches Joint Genomics Data Management System

Spectra Logic Corp. and Arcitecta Pty Ltd. showcased the joint BlackPearl converged storage system and Mediaflux genomic data management solution on April 16-18, and presented Metadata – The DNA of Your Life Sciences Data, in the Solutions Theatre, on  April 18.

BlackPearl converged storage system

BlackPearl converged storage system solves the problem of costly and complex approaches to digital preservation by combining multiple standard interfaces and storage targets into a simple and affordable solution designed for diverse workflows. It unlocks multiple storage targets including online disk, nearline disk, deep storage tape, and public cloud.

Mediaflux manages genomics data at pharmaceutical and research organizations worldwide; and is being deployed with BlackPearl at one of world’s top universities. it automates analysis workflows, tiers data, and automatically extracts and creates genomic metadata to search and act on billions of files – unifying life sciences data silos into a secure distributed collaboration environment across a single global namespace.

“Addressing the needs of the life sciences market with reliable storage lies at the heart of the Spectra and Arcitecta relationship,” said Matt Starr, CTO, Spectra. “This joint solution enables customers to better manage their data and metadata by optimizing multiple storage targets, retrieving data efficiently and tracking content and resources.“

The joint solution with BlackPearl and Mediaflux is shipping and available.