Storage Lifecycle

Management Software

More than 80 percent of data is being stored on the wrong tier of storage

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A modern storage model for managing and storing data is here. The new model consists of two tiers:The Primary Tier and the Perpetual Tier.

What can Storage Lifecycle Management do for you?

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StorCycle leaves a user’s access to primary storage unchanged so they can access their data in the same location as before. This extends their primary storage tier without the need to continue to add capacity.

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About Spectra Logic CorporationSpectra Logic develops data storage and data management solutions that solve the problem of long-term digital preservation for organizations dealing with exponential data growth. Dedicated solely to storage innovation for over 40 years, Spectra Logic’s uncompromising product and customer focus is proven by the adoption of its solutions by leaders in multiple industries globally. :WLJ[YH�LUHISLZ�HɈVYKHISL��T\S[P�KLJHKL�KH[H�Z[VYHNL�HUK�HJJLZZ�I`�JYLH[PUN�UL^�TL[OVKZ�VM�THUHNPUN�PUMVYTH[PVU�PU�HSS�MVYTZ�VM�storage — including archive, backup, cold storage, private cloud and public cloud. To learn more, visit www.SpectraLogic.com.

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