Komprise and Spectra Logic

Komprise gives our customers a fast, transparent way to find inactive NAS data and move it to Spectra tape, reclaiming the capacity they already own.
George Wagner, VP of Marketing, Spectra Logic

Understand What Data Should Move

Komprise provides an independent data intelligence layer across NAS, file, object, and cloud storage. It analyzes data by age, access patterns, size, owner, file type, and other metadata so IT teams can identify what belongs on performance storage and what is ready for archive. The Komprise Global Metadatabase keeps this information continuously indexed and searchable across the data estate.

Flexible Policy-Driven Tiering Reduces Primary Storage Costs

Policy-driven tiering with Komprise automatically moves inactive data from costly primary NAS to  BlackPearl Object Gateway based on the parameters you set, deferring storage expansion. Set different policies for different departments or datasets.  Komprise + Spectra Logic saves enterprises on average 70%+ annually on unstructured data storage and backup costs.

Move Inactive Data Without Changing How Users Access Their Files

Komprise uses patented Transparent Move Technology (TMT)™ which allows users and applications to see and access files tiered to Spectra BlackPearl Object Gateway from the original location. You get the cost-efficiency of tape while users do not have to search for archived data in another location.

Preserve Data Portability and Avoid Storage Lock-In

Komprise tiers files as native objects and preserves file metadata, permissions, and attributes. This avoids proprietary file formats and keeps data portable, making future migrations or changes in storage strategy simpler without forcing customers into a single storage architecture.

Discover Tiered Data for AI & Analytics

Komprise Deep Analytics, Sensitive Data Management, KAPPA data services, and Smart Data Workflows help organizations identify and curate specific datasets for AI and analytics workflows, even after data has been tiered. Users can identify the right data first rather than recalling entire datasets.

Amazon S3-Compatible with Disk and Tape Economics

Spectra BlackPearl Object Gateway provides Amazon S3-compatible access while managing disk and tape behind the scenes, so applications do not need to manage tape directly. Combined with Spectra tape storage, it provides a cost-efficient tier for long-term retention of inactive data.

Gain High-Performance Active Archives at Cold Storage Costs

Spectra tape storage provides an economic, scalable home for inactive data that needs to be retained for years or decades. With zero power required for tape media at rest, organizations can reduce the long-term cost and energy requirements of cold data.

Add Another Layer of Ransomware Resilience

Spectra BlackPearl Object Gateway supports Object Lock immutability and encryption, while data stored on Spectra tape provides a physical air gap from online threats. Combined with Komprise policy-based lifecycle management, IT can reduce the amount of inactive data remaining on primary storage and maintain a recoverable archive.