Computing hardware has been part of my working life and study since the late 1970s. We incorporated PCs into automated assembly systems in the mid-1980s. Recently a publicist I’ve known for years signed on a new client that brings me back into computing technology innovations—Other World Computing (OWC). I’d never heard of the company only to discover the headquarters is located less than 30 minutes from my new home in northern Illinois.
I have successfully avoided the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) having had experiences exhibiting at the old COMDEX in Las Vegas. I am not there again this year. I do have news from CES by way of OWC. For you computer hardware junkies out there—enjoy.
OWC Archive Pro Now Includes Hedge’s Acclaimed Canister Software
Other World Computing (OWC) and Hedge announced a strategic partnership. Under terms of the agreement, every OWC Archive Pro purchase will now include a license for Hedge’s acclaimed Canister software for streamlined Linear Tape-Open (LTO) backups – a $399 value at no additional cost.
The alignment between OWC and Hedge addresses several critical challenges faced by professionals managing large volumes of data. As the demand for higher-resolution media and stringent compliance grows, organizations grapple with the complexity of securely backing up, archiving, and retrieving vast datasets. OWC Archive Pro, paired with Hedge Canister, simplifies this process with drag-and-drop functionality, automatic cataloging, and cross-platform compatibility, ensuring data preservation is fast, efficient, and reliable. This solution also mitigates risks associated with data sprawl, compliance failures, and operational inefficiencies, empowering users to focus on creative and business goals without compromising data protection.
The OWC Archive Pro Thunderbolt archiving solution for M&E pros, corporations, government branches, and small businesses seeking to preserve critical data, offers:
- A 577% ROI with up to 55% lower costs vs HDD storage
- Up to 18TB native and up to 45TB compressed storage capacity per tape cartridge
- Built-in IBM LTO-7, LTO-8, or LTO-9 drive options
- Up to 30-year tape longevity
- LTFS compatibility – archive files/folders with drag and drop ease
- Up to 300MB/s native, up to 750MB/s compressed transfer rates for fast tape creation
- Easy drag, drop, and retrieval of files with the included Hedge Canister archiving app
The Hedge Canister app offers:
- A canister filled to the brim with technology to ensure tapes are taxed as little as possible
- A canister that is at home on Windows just as well as on macOS – because all Hedge apps are crafted specifically for each OS, they make the most of what each OS has to offer
- Queuing – while transfers are running, keep queuing up new files and folders to be archived
- A Canister’s spanning engine that keeps track of your files across multiple tapes
- The all-new Library Manager — the only true drag-and-drop UI in the world for working with tape libraries
