Media Production Case Studies and Customer Success Stories with CatDV
Complex Networks
- Media Production
- Medium
New York, USA
Quantum StorNext helped Complex Networks move from print to digital media. The company faced storage issues as it grew its... digital content and needed to support 4K video. StorNext enabled 16 editors to work on high-resolution files at once. Teams now share files directly, improving collaboration and productivity. Complex plans to expand with more Quantum solutions for future growth.
Quantum StorNext helped Fairfax Media move from Apple Xsan to a new storage system. The migration took just four weeks... and finished with a smooth rollout. Fairfax Media saw a 40% increase in weekly video clips with only a small staff increase. The new system supports high-resolution content sharing and future expansion. Quantum's open approach and strong support impressed the team.
Quantum StorNext Pro 4K helped 1303 Systems fix slow workflows caused by outdated Xsan infrastructure. The company needed fast access... to large 4K and HD files for editing and archiving. StorNext Pro 4K enabled real-time 4K editing and quick archive retrieval, reducing asset recall from days to minutes. The solution integrated with existing tools and improved team productivity. 1303 Systems now has a stable, scalable workflow for media production.
Quantum StorNext 5 helped MTI Film manage 4K video workflows. MTI Film needed fast, reliable storage for post-production. Their old... system could not keep up with growing data and 4K content. Quantum Lattus Extended Online and StorNext Storage Manager let them expand storage and access files quickly. MTI Film now adds storage easily and links costs to projects. Performance improved, and teams work faster with no workflow changes.
Globosat used StorNext to handle the demands of broadcasting the 2016 Rio Olympics. The team expanded from 3 to 16... sports channels and increased daily data from 5TB to 25TB. They built a self-contained StorNext environment for editing and live streaming. Quantum Lattus object storage enabled fast, reliable access to proxy files and easy system expansion. Editors accessed files quickly, with no downtime, even during hardware failures.
The Ark Post Production
- Media Production
- Small
London, UK
Quantum Lattus-M and StorNext helped The Ark Post Production manage a flood of digital data. The company faced rapid growth... in media content and needed scalable, reliable storage. Quantum's solution provided seamless integration, fast access, and strong content protection. The Ark now delivers large files to clients worldwide without tape, improving workflow and service quality. Automated policy-based management and self-healing features increased efficiency and resilience.
Optimus used StorNext to unify its post-production workflows. The company eliminated delays for its 100-person team by creating a shared... storage environment. StorNext reduced disk space needs from 3TB to 1TB per project. The new archive system saves thousands of dollars each month. Optimus now stores and protects hundreds of commercial projects weekly with faster access and lower costs.
Quantum StorNext and F-Series NVMe storage helped Studio RD101 speed up metaverse content creation. The studio needed fast, scalable storage... for 4D scanning and real-time editing of 8K video. Quantum's solution enabled multiple team members to work together on large files without slowdowns. RD101 now produces metahumans and VFX faster and meets tight deadlines. The storage system supports future growth and changing content needs.
Studio Hamburg Postproduction GmbH
- Media Production
- Medium
Hamburg, Germany
Quantum Xcellis and StorNext helped Studio Hamburg Postproduction digitize 11,000 hours of film for Bayerischer Rundfunk. The studio needed fast,... scalable storage for 4K workflows and daily post-production. Quantum delivered 6.4 GB/s performance, enabling 16-hour shifts and smooth multi-film processing. Staff accessed files easily, with 24/7 availability and no IT bottlenecks. The solution supports future growth and new formats.
Quantum StorNext helped The Rebel Fleet deliver high-speed, on-location post-production for a major film. The team processed 150 frames per... second in three formats and achieved 6 GB per second throughput. StorNext enabled seamless scaling from 200 to 400 TB during production, even in remote areas. The mobile rig handled nearly 900 TB of high-resolution footage. Fast review and real-time color grading improved creative decisions on set.
StorNext Pro Studio helped Platinum Platypus speed up video production. The company faced delays and backlogs as file sizes grew... and more clients came in. Quantum provided a scalable storage solution with fast, shared access for ten editors. Installation took just two days with no downtime. The new system improved workflow, allowed more people to work together, and supported company growth.
Optimus used StorNext data management software to unify storage for its 100-person creative team. Before, teams wasted time copying files... and needed extra disk space for each editor. With StorNext, all users work from the same files, saving time and reducing disk needs. Optimus expanded StorNext with archiving and a Scalar i6000 LTO library. This automated backup process cut tape costs by 90%, saving thousands of dollars each month.
Ole Miss Sports Productions
- Media Production
- Small
Oxford, USA
Quantum StorNext and Xcellis helped Ole Miss Sports Productions solve storage failures that slowed video editing. The new system supports... 14 editors working at once with no downtime. Editors now access and share content quickly for ESPN, SEC, and social media. Productivity is at an all-time high. The team recommends Quantum for stable, scalable media workflows.
Quantum StorNext helped Olympusat, a media company, eliminate downtime from technical issues. Their old system failed twice a week and... needed constant maintenance. With StorNext, Olympusat gained a stable file system for video storage. Staff productivity increased and troubleshooting time dropped. The new solution supports their growing content and workflow needs.
ʻŌiwi Television used CatDV Asset Management to organize and manage a growing library of Hawaiian cultural content. The team needed... a better way to handle terabytes of RAW footage from the Mālama Honua Worldwide Voyage. CatDV enabled fast logging, tagging, and searching of media assets, streamlining the workflow. The system helped the team deliver two hours of programming in under two weeks. CatDV's integration with Adobe tools made editing and production much faster.
Notre Dame Fighting Irish Media
- Media Production
- Large
Notre Dame, USA
Quantum StorNext helped Notre Dame Fighting Irish Media cut content delivery time from hours to minutes. The team can now... post event highlights almost in real time, meeting fan expectations. Editors work together on live footage, boosting productivity by 50%. The system supports 1,500 videos per year, up from 1,000. The transition to Quantum-branded StorNext was seamless, with no downtime. The solution also supports educational and alumni content for the university.
CatDV helped Nomad Editing manage over two million media assets in its first year. The studio replaced a slow LTO... tape system with CatDV, making asset searches fast and secure. CatDV integrated with Akomi to support global collaboration across offices in Los Angeles, New York, London, and Tokyo. The new workflow lets teams retrieve files in minutes and share work instantly. Clients can now find, review, and share advertising assets easily and safely.
Quantum's StorNext Pro Foundation helped NewBay Media double its video output. The company faced storage limits and slow performance with... its old system. Quantum's solution provided high-speed shared access and easy scalability. Editors could work faster and use all their applications. In 2015, NewBay Media produced over 200 videos and a dozen DVDs. The new workflow led to $200k in revenue from these projects.
Quantum StorNext helped Nemeton TV achieve 100% uptime for live sports production. The company needed faster, more reliable storage to... handle growing demand for streaming and media services. With Quantum, Nemeton TV accelerated workflows for ingesting, transcoding, and archiving high-resolution content. The new solution removed storage limits, letting them bid for bigger jobs and support more clients. Nemeton TV now delivers uninterrupted content and is ready to expand its services.
Quantum StorNext and Extended Online Workflow Storage helped MTI Film run 100% 4K operations. MTI Film faced challenges with huge... data loads and the need for fast, shared access. Quantum's object storage and StorNext Storage Manager gave them scalable, high-speed storage. MTI Film now adds capacity quickly and ties costs to projects. The upgrade boosted performance and made workflows seamless for post-production teams.
MetroEast Community Media
- Media Production
- Small
Gresham, USA
Quantum StorNext helped MetroEast Community Media boost editing speed and lower costs. The team replaced slow, siloed storage with a... shared Fibre Channel solution. Editors now access common storage from six edit bays, supporting high-resolution formats like 4K. StorNext QXS-1200 improved performance and is expected to pay for itself in a few years. Automated archiving with StorNext software freed up disk space and reduced expenses.
CatDV helped Clippn move to a fully cloud-based media asset management system. Clippn used CatDV to streamline video curation, tagging,... and distribution for stock footage monetization. The new platform enabled Clippn to onboard clients in just three months and launch an enterprise client in ten days. CatDV’s flexible workflows and integrations allowed Clippn to scale quickly and reduce operational risks. Clippn now supports a global workforce and delivers faster, more efficient video monetization services.
Quantum LTO tape drives and LTFS software help Codex Digital protect and manage large volumes of movie footage. Codex uses Quantum... to store 3TB-5TB of content per shoot, with up to 400 tapes needed for a single film. LTFS lets Codex access files quickly, making editing faster and easier. The solution lowers costs and reduces risk of data loss. Codex trusts Quantum for reliable tape storage in demanding film environments.
TreeHouse Interactive
- Information Technology And Services
- Small
Salt Lake City, USA
Quantum's DXi6700 and Scalar i40 tape libraries helped TreeHouse Interactive cut backup times in half. The IT team reduced backup... management time by 75%. Daily incremental and weekly full backups now run smoothly. The solution improved reliability and scalability for their SaaS applications. TreeHouse Interactive saw strong ROI and praised Quantum's support and technology.
Expedient Communications
- Information Technology And Services
- Medium
Pittsburgh, USA
Expedient Communications used Quantum Scalar i6000 tape libraries in all its data centers. The company needed to meet diverse customer... backup needs and improve operational efficiency. By standardizing on Quantum, Expedient achieved strong reliability and instant scalability. The solution allowed quick response to large, on-demand backup requests. Expedient now delivers secure, reliable backups tailored to each client's service level agreement.
Serco
- Information Technology And Services
- Very Large
Hook, UK
Quantum DXi and Scalar helped Serco cut data storage by up to 96%. Backup times dropped from a full weekend... to just 4 hours. Restore times are now five times faster. Serco expects to save $2 million over five years. The solution reduced tape storage needs and simplified management.
GWDG
- Information Technology And Services
- Medium
Göttingen, Germany
Quantum StorNext helped GWDG manage rapid data growth, doubling storage needs yearly. The team built a 7PB multi-tier storage system,... supporting over 40,000 users and billions of files. StorNext enabled seamless access for scientists using UNIX, Linux, Windows, and Mac OS. HPC users achieved 3.2GBps performance, surpassing their 2GBps requirement. Disaster recovery improved with tape backups, and storage management stayed simple as the environment grew.
ViON Corporation
- Information Technology And Services
- Medium
Herndon, USA
ViON Corporation used Quantum tape libraries and the Quantum StorNext File System to build an archive-as-a-service solution. This service gives... government agencies a cloud-like archiving experience on premises. It helps agencies keep data secure and meet privacy rules. The solution cuts design and deployment time from over a month to just days. Customers pay a fixed monthly fee per gigabyte, with no extra costs for network upgrades or data restores.
Boreus GmbH
- Information Technology And Services
- Medium
Stralsund, Germany
Quantum ActiveScale helped Boreus GmbH speed up backups and reduce storage needs by 60%. Boreus, a managed hybrid cloud provider,... needed a scalable and simple backup solution. ActiveScale offered easy integration with Commvault and cost savings over NAS. The team installed ActiveScale in just 30 minutes. Now, Boreus spends almost no time managing backup storage and can plan capacity better.
Solid Data
- Information Technology And Services
- Small
Italy
Solid Data used Quantum ActiveScale to expand its offsite backup and data protection services. The company needed more reliable storage... and lower management complexity to meet customer demands. Quantum solutions, including QXS-Series, DXi-Series, Scalar tape, and ActiveScale, provided seamless integration with Veeam software. Solid Data improved scalability, performance, and simplified support by working with a single vendor. The new system supports S3-enabled workflows and offers high availability for growing data volumes.
Serco
- Information Technology And Services
- Very Large
Hook, UK
Quantum DXi and Scalar helped Serco manage rapid data growth. Serco's storage needs grew from 50TB to 800TB in three... years. Quantum's deduplication cut stored data by up to 96%. Backup windows shrank from a full weekend to four hours. Restore times improved by five times. Serco expects to save $2 million over five years with this backup solution.
redIT
- Information Technology And Services
- Medium
San Diego, USA
Quantum Scalar i500 helped redIT, a custom cloud service provider, improve backup flexibility and meet strict compliance needs. redIT used the... tape library to support client requirements for security, privacy, and archiving. The solution offered greater capacity, file control, and hardware-based encryption. It complemented disk storage, enabling redIT to deliver tailored backup and archiving for private cloud clients. The flexibility of Quantum’s system allowed redIT to scale services up or down as needed.
Pink Elephant
- Information Technology And Services
- Medium
Naarden, Netherlands
Quantum ActiveScale Cold Storage helped Pink Elephant meet strict data retention needs. Pink Elephant needed a cost-efficient, sovereign storage platform... for long-term data. The solution provided S3-compatible access and geo-distribution across three Dutch data centers. It reduced power and operational costs compared to traditional storage. Pink Elephant now offers resilient, energy-efficient data storage for its customers.
Nihon Unisys
- Information Technology And Services
- Large
Tokyo, Japan
Quantum’s DXi deduplication and replication technology helped Nihon Unisys replace three tape libraries with one DXi6700. This change cut backup... data to just 7.5% of its original size. Daily tape handling and transportation were nearly eliminated. Backups that once took until noon now finish by 8:00 a.m. Recovery is faster and easier. The DXi system is now a standard for BankVision’s regional banking customers.
MR Datentechnik
- Information Technology And Services
- Medium
Nuremberg, Germany
Quantum ActiveScale helped MR Datentechnik launch a new S3-compatible storage service. The platform enabled fast customer onboarding, with new clients... added in under a day. MR Datentechnik reached its two-year growth targets in less than a year. ActiveScale’s integration with Veeam Backup & Replication supported backup, archiving, and data security. The solution provided easy scalability and high resiliency for the service.
Education Case Studies and Customer Success Stories with CatDV
Santa Barbara City College
- Education
- Large
Santa Barbara, USA
Quantum's vmPRO software and DXi deduplication appliances helped Santa Barbara City College cut backup and restore times by 90%. The IT team... struggled with slow, complex backups after virtualizing servers with VMware. Weekly backups that took up to 3-4 days now finish in just 4-6 hours. Daily incremental backups are now fast and reliable. Restoring files that once took a full day now takes only minutes. The solution also keeps six months of backup data on disk within budget.
カンザス州立大学教育学部 (Kansas State University College of Education)
- Education
- Large
Manhattan, USA
Quantum StorNext helped Kansas State University College of Education upgrade its media operations. The team needed a high-performance, cost-effective workflow... for 4K content and long-term media reuse. StorNext enabled smooth migration from Xsan, kept existing storage, and supported both Mac and Windows platforms. The system delivered reliable performance for multiple editors and automated backup with Commvault. The transition was fast, with no service calls needed since installation.
Quantum Scalar LTFS helped Biola University manage its growing video library. The university needed a cost-effective storage solution for large... volumes of video from online courses and outreach programs. Scalar LTFS allowed easy backup and archiving, reducing storage costs and simplifying management. The IT team and other departments could now self-manage video storage without extra software. Biola leveraged existing infrastructure and improved file protection and access.
Quantum StorNext helped Studio FAMU centralize storage for 450 film projects each year. The solution replaced scattered hard drives with... a single, scalable environment. Students and professors now access and share files remotely from any device. The integrated archive protects student work for the long term. Studio FAMU can easily showcase films to festivals and partners worldwide.
Quantum DXi and Catalogic DPX helped Southern Utah University solve VM backup problems. The IT team faced complex scheduling, slow... restores, and storage issues as virtual machines grew to 90% of servers. With Quantum and Catalogic, backups became simple and reliable. Restores now take minutes, not hours, and end users can recover files themselves. Quantum's deduplication reduced 23 TB of backup data to under 4 TB, saving space and time.
South Pasadena Unified School District
- Education
- Medium
South Pasadena, USA
Quantum DXi helped South Pasadena Unified School District eliminate backup failures. The IT team now protects nearly a terabyte of... student and administrative data across five schools. With DXi, backup speed increased, allowing full data protection instead of selective backups. Restores that once took hours now finish in as little as 15 minutes. The DXi system provides flexibility for future server or application changes.
Quantum vmPRO and DXi helped Santa Barbara City College cut VM backup times by 90%. The IT team struggled with... slow, complex backups as they virtualized servers. Weekly backups dropped from up to three days to just 4–6 hours. Daily incremental backups became possible. File restores that once took a day now finish in minutes. The college keeps six months of backup data on disk, staying within budget.
Quantum StorNext helped Pine Crest School support its growing digital media program. The school needed fast, reliable storage for over... 300 students working on video projects. StorNext provided shared, high-speed access across two campuses. Students and teachers could easily access and edit files from any workstation. The system was reliable, easy to use, and scaled as the program grew. This improved student productivity and supported creative learning.
Quantum QXS arrays helped Oxford Martin School upgrade its storage. The school virtualized a dozen servers and connected to 24... TB of QXS RAID. Researchers saw much faster performance and improved data availability. The new system saved the school tens of thousands of pounds. There was no downtime in nine months, even during a controller failure. The hybrid arrays let the team add SSDs for better speed while keeping costs low.
Hawaii State Department of Health (DOCD)
- Government Administration
- Large
Honolulu, USA
Quantum DXi helped the Hawaii State Department of Health protect critical disease surveillance data. The team reduced backup windows and... achieved over 95% data reduction with deduplication. Daily WAN replication enabled secure disaster recovery and met strict retention requirements. Quantum's training made migration easy and improved team confidence. The solution also added archive capabilities for infrequently accessed files.
カルガリー市警察 (City of Calgary Police Service)
- Government Administration
- Large
Calgary, Canada
Quantum StorNext helped the City of Calgary Police Service manage a surge in surveillance video from new body cameras. The IT team... used existing Quantum LTO libraries and added StorNext scale-out storage for a cost-effective, scalable solution. The system stores petabytes of video at half the cost of disk-only options. Automated tiering and tape archiving ensure long-term data protection and easy access. The solution supports rapid growth in video data while keeping costs low.
U.S. Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock Division (NSWCCD)
- Government Administration
- Large
Bethesda, USA
Quantum StorNext helped the U. S. Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock Division handle a 1,000x increase in data from upgraded...underwater sensor arrays. The new storage system processes up to 50% more data per day, improving test speed and reliability. Fast data ingestion and robust management let teams analyze detailed sensor information quickly. The scalable solution ensures timely submarine deployment and reduces extra costs. NSWCCD's largest-ever test ran flawlessly on the upgraded system.
U.S. Naval Surface Warfare Center’s Carderock Division (NSWCCD)
- Government Administration
- Large
Bethesda, USA
Quantum StorNext helped NSWCCD handle a 1,000-fold increase in underwater sensor data. The new system managed up to 3TB per... test and 550,000 files, improving data capture and reliability. NSWCCD processed 50% more data daily and ran tests faster. StorNext enabled high-speed file sharing and scalable storage for critical Navy research. Management was impressed by the performance gains.
National Administration of Surveying, Mapping and Geoinformation (NASMG)
- Government Administration
- Large
Beijing, China
Quantum StorNext helped NASMG manage a petabyte of geospatial data. The agency needed high-speed, reliable storage for remote sensing and... mapping projects. StorNext provided scalable, multi-platform storage with Fibre Channel and Ethernet support. Automated archiving and disaster protection improved data access and security. Collaborative workflows sped up research and mapping tasks.
NASA's Earth Observing System (EOS)
- Government Administration
- Very Large
Washington, USA
Quantum's data management software helps NASA's Earth Observing System store and manage over a petabyte of climate data. The system receives... 3 terabytes of new data daily and distributes 2 terabytes to researchers worldwide. Quantum enables high-speed access and reliable storage across disk and tape. The solution supports 24/7 operation and scales to handle massive data sets. NASA relies on Quantum for efficient, resilient, and easy data access.
NASA Kennedy Space Center
- Government Administration
- Very Large
Cape Canaveral, USA
Quantum StorNext helped NASA Kennedy Space Center manage 200TB of imaging data per mission. The old system delayed access to... high-speed video and images. With StorNext and IPV Curator, NASA now ingests, protects, and archives files quickly. Users get fast access to all content through a single interface. The new workflow saves time and keeps data secure. Pre-staging at Quantum's facility made rollout smooth.
Media Services Center (MSC)
- Government Administration
- Medium
USA
Quantum StorNext helped Media Services Center (MSC) solve video production delays and unreliable backups. Before, producers wasted hours working on... separate drives and lacked scalable storage. With StorNext, MSC enabled fast, collaborative workflows and reliable, automated backups. Editors now save about two hours daily and half a day per major project. The system scales easily as storage needs grow.
Research Case Studies and Customer Success Stories with CatDV
Swiss Institute of Bioinformatics (SIB)
- Research
- Medium
Lausanne, Switzerland
Quantum StorNext helps the Swiss Institute of Bioinformatics manage over 30TB of new data weekly. SIB supports 300 research teams... and stores petabytes of genomics and proteomics data. StorNext enables fast sequencing, long-term storage, and easy access for over 600 users. The system automates data archiving and protects valuable research files. SIB can scale storage as research needs grow.
Max Planck Institute for Chemistry
- Research
- Medium
Mainz, Germany
Quantum StorNext helped the Max Planck Institute for Chemistry manage rapid data growth. The institute collects up to 80GB of... climate data daily. StorNext enabled fast storage expansion and easy access for multiple research teams. Researchers can now focus on science, not IT bottlenecks. Data is protected automatically for long-term research needs.
Baylor College of Medicine Human Genome Sequencing Center (HGSC)
- Research
- Large
Houston, USA
Quantum StorNext helped the Baylor College of Medicine Human Genome Sequencing Center manage huge amounts of DNA sequencing data. Before StorNext, handling... and sharing research data was complex and costly. With StorNext, HGSC can now share and store massive research files quickly and at lower cost. The system supports automated data movement and protects content with tape libraries. HGSC plans to use deduplication to further optimize storage for growing archives.
KOPRI replaced its old NAS storage with Quantum StorNext to handle rapid data growth in genomics research. The lab needed... more capacity, scalability, and high performance for analyzing large-scale genome data. StorNext enabled fast, reliable access for multiple users and programs, supporting both disk and tape storage. KOPRI now manages tens of terabytes per project and plans to expand storage as research data increases. The solution improved file sharing and big data management for ongoing genomics projects.
StorNext helped CERN manage huge amounts of data from the ALICE experiment. The team needed fast, efficient data collection and... sharing across many users. StorNext enabled high-speed workflows and scalable storage for over 100 nodes. The system now supports both fiber channel and distributed LAN clients. CERN can now run complex physics experiments with reliable, high-performance data access.
SIB Swiss Institute of Bioinformatics
- Research
- Medium
Lausanne, Switzerland
Quantum StorNext helps SIB Swiss Institute of Bioinformatics manage over 30TB of new data weekly. Researchers use StorNext for fast... sequencing, analysis, and long-term archiving of genomics data. The system supports nearly 1PB of primary storage and 4PB of tape archives. Over 600 users access data easily, with automated protection and self-service access. StorNext enables SIB to scale research, protect valuable data, and support future growth in bioinformatics.
Renaissance Computing Institute (RENCI)
- Research
- Medium
Chapel Hill, USA
RENCI uses Quantum StorNext to manage and archive large volumes of scientific data. The platform supports high performance computing for... genome sequencing and coastal modeling. StorNext provides a single, multi-tier storage environment that simplifies administration. Researchers now access nearly 3PB of data quickly and easily. The solution improved collaboration and sped up data analysis for multiple users.
Entertainment Case Studies and Customer Success Stories with CatDV
Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment (MLSE)
- Entertainment
- Large
Toronto, Canada
Quantum DXi helped Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment cut backup times from over 24 hours to just 6–8 hours. MLSE now backs... up critical systems daily and all data weekly, improving disaster recovery. The solution reduced storage needs and made restores take only minutes. MLSE's IT team spends less time managing backups, saving costs and boosting reliability.
Quantum StorNext 5 helped BBC Sport manage over 75 years of sports content. The new digital archive system gives staff... instant access to all archived material. The four-tier storage solution combines high-performance disk, buffer storage, and tape for secure, scalable archiving. BBC Sport moved from a mixed system to a unified, centrally managed environment. The system runs smoothly and needs little maintenance.
Quantum StorNext 7 helped EFD Digital launch a new post-production studio during the pandemic. The team needed a storage platform... that could handle many projects at once. They chose Quantum for its strong, flexible, and scalable storage. EFD Digital started with 1 PB of storage and plans to grow to 3 PB in a year. The solution supports many editing platforms and delivers fast performance for large video files. EFD expects to have the fastest post-production environment in Latin America.
Quantum StorNext helped Park Road Post Production handle up to 20TB of film data daily. The company needed to process... and deliver massive amounts of digital content within tight deadlines. StorNext software and Scalar i6000 tape library enabled fast, scalable data management. Park Road now processes multiple terabytes in hours and meets the demands of modern filmmaking workflows. The solution supports Linux, Mac, and Windows environments for seamless collaboration.
Quantum StorNext helped nc+ move from slow, manual videotape workflows to a fast, all-digital system. The new solution automated file... finding, content extraction, and delivery. nc+ saw a 30% increase in production performance. StorNext manages over 1.5 petabytes of digital assets for nc+. The system saves space, time, and money for the broadcaster.
Quantum StorNext helped MNC Group speed up TV content delivery. The new workflow lets editors at MNCTV, RCTI TV, and... Global TV work together faster. MNC Group now uses one system for editing, archiving, and sharing media. The solution supports Macs, PCs, and existing tape libraries. The team can now prepare content more quickly and save money by reusing old libraries. MNC Group plans to use the system to move its SD content to HD.
South Manchester NHS Foundation Trust (UHSM)
- Hospital & Health Care
- Large
Manchester, UK
Quantum helped South Manchester NHS Foundation Trust protect 200TB of data for over 5,000 users and 400 virtual machines. The IT team... reduced management time by using Quantum's DXi4700 deduplication appliances and Vision backup management software. The solution enabled fast backup and restore of virtual machines and improved disaster recovery. Simple reporting replaced 30–40 manual checks with just one or two reports. The hospital met strict budget needs while ensuring data safety and scalability.
Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership NHS Trust
- Hospital & Health Care
- Large
Coventry, UK
Quantum DXi9000 appliances helped Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership NHS Trust speed up backups and VM restores. The Trust manages over... 300 virtual machines and large volumes of patient and clinical data. With Quantum, backup windows shrank and VM restores dropped from hours to under five minutes. The DXi9000s handle growing data needs and support both Veeam and Backup Exec jobs. The Trust now enjoys reliable, fast, and secure data protection for critical healthcare systems.
Seattle Children’s Hospital
- Hospital & Health Care
- Large
Seattle, USA
Quantum VS-HCI helped Seattle Children’s Hospital replace outdated NVRs and reduce single points of failure. The hospital now manages over... 1,000 security cameras with a single interface. Video data is more reliable, improving patient safety and daily operations. The solution supports future growth and enables proactive security. Staff and patients benefit from higher safety and better service.
National Institutes of Health (NIH)
- Hospital & Health Care
- Very Large
Bethesda, USA
Quantum StorNext helps the National Institutes of Health manage 750TB of medical imaging data, growing 10% each month. The system provides... high-speed access and scalable storage for researchers, supporting both active and archived data. StorNext enables seamless integration with PACS tools and DICOM formats, allowing scientists to access files in labs and offices. Quantum's support team proactively prevents issues and ensures smooth transitions. The platform offers long-term data protection and prepares NIH for future storage needs.
Sports Case Studies and Customer Success Stories with CatDV
Sacramento Kings
- Sports
- Medium
Sacramento, USA
Quantum storage helped the Sacramento Kings manage and retrieve large volumes of 4K and HD video content. The AV and... production team needed a scalable solution to store footage from 41 home games each year. Quantum and CatDV enabled fast access to archived content, making it easy to reuse clips for fan engagement. The integrated system improved reliability and allowed multiple editors to collaborate on projects. The Kings now have an efficient workflow for producing and sharing video content.
Quantum StorNext helped Baltimore Ravens move from tape-based to file-based workflows. The team gained fast access to 19 years of... archived video and media assets. Editors and producers now share and reuse content easily for web, mobile, and social media. The new system improved content protection and made archiving automatic. Installation was quick, meeting tight deadlines before the football season.
Quantum storage helped the Sacramento Kings manage and retrieve large volumes of 4K and HD video content. The AV and... production team needed a scalable solution for storing and archiving footage from 41 home games each year. Quantum and CatDV enabled fast access to both recent and archived content, improving efficiency and collaboration. Editors can now find and reuse clips quickly, supporting engaging fan experiences. The system is reliable and ready for future growth as content needs expand.
Quantum StorNext and CatDV helped the Miami HEAT creative services team speed up content production. The team needed a flexible... storage and asset management system for video and media. IMT integrated Quantum solutions, replacing a rigid legacy system. CatDV made it easy to organize and find video clips, using NBA stats for tagging. Quantum F-Series storage gave each of the 60 team members fast read/write speeds. The team can now support high-resolution workflows and archive assets for years.
Insurance Case Studies and Customer Success Stories with CatDV
SMACL
- Insurance
- Medium
Niort, France
Quantum helped SMACL, a leading French insurance company, solve data protection challenges as their business grew. SMACL needed to protect... critical insurance records and back-office applications, including accounting and HR documents. Quantum provided a solution combining deduplication appliances, automated replication, tape libraries, and VMware protection software. The new system increased disk storage, enabled fast backup and restore, and automated disaster recovery. SMACL now protects growing virtual machine environments and accesses backup files quickly, improving data security and operational efficiency.
Quantum provided SMACL, a leading French insurance provider, with a new data protection solution. SMACL needed to protect critical insurance... records and back-office applications as their data and virtualization needs grew. Quantum's solution combined deduplication appliances, automated replication, tape libraries, and VMware protection software. The new system improved backup and restore speeds, simplified disaster recovery, and reduced costs. SMACL now restores data faster and manages backups with less effort, meeting all their expectations.
Quantum DXi appliances helped PréviFrance Mutuelle cut backup and disaster recovery costs. The insurance provider switched from EMC Data Domain... to Quantum for better pricing and easier upgrades. The new system works seamlessly with Veeam software and supports fast backup, restore, and replication. PréviFrance saw faster performance and reliable service from Quantum. The company now has a clear, economical path for future storage growth.
Monticello Associates
- Financial Services
- Small
Denver, USA
Quantum DXi and Scalar replaced Monticello Associates' old tape backup system. The new solution gave fast, reliable backups and reduced... manual work. Full backups now finish overnight, with no failures. The system supports their growing business and virtualization needs. Monticello Associates is very satisfied with Quantum's integrated data protection.
Monticello Associates
- Financial Services
- Small
Denver, USA
Quantum DXi and Scalar helped Monticello Associates, a small asset management firm, fix slow and unreliable backups. The company replaced... old tape systems with a DXi appliance and Scalar tape library. Backups now finish much faster and run reliably every week. The solution supports legacy tape and new virtualized environments. Monticello Associates no longer worries about failed backups or manual tape handling.
Food & Beverages Case Studies and Customer Success Stories with CatDV
OSI Food Solutions Germany GmbH
- Food & Beverages
- Large
Günzburg, Germany
Quantum DXi appliances helped OSI Food Solutions Germany cut backup times in half. The company replaced old tape systems with... Quantum's disk appliances, enabling daily offsite protection and reducing backup volume by over 85%. OSI deployed scalable models across multiple sites and used VMware with DXi V1000 for virtualized backup. The solution improved restore speed, lowered failure rates, and simplified management. OSI now protects all sites with parallel replication and enjoys high deduplication rates, up to 155:1 at some locations.
OSI Food Solutions
- Food & Beverages
- Very Large
Günzburg, Germany
Quantum DXi appliances helped OSI Food Solutions cut backup windows in half. The company replaced slow tape systems with disk-based... backup and multi-site replication. Deduplication technology reduced backup volumes by over 85%. One site achieved a deduplication rate of 155:1. Backups and restores are now faster, with less admin time and no more tape handling.
Banking Case Studies and Customer Success Stories with CatDV
Kredyt Bank
- Banking
- Large
Warsaw, Poland
Quantum Scalar helped Kredyt Bank in Poland protect growing customer data. The bank faced rapid data growth and strict regulations.... They unified backup systems with Quantum Scalar tape libraries. This solution automated backups and reduced human error. The system scaled easily as data needs increased. Kredyt Bank upgraded to Scalar i6000 for better performance and compliance.
Quantum Scalar i6000 helped Busan Bank cut daily backup time by over half. The bank boosted backup processing capacity by... up to 130%. They now back up 40TB per day and 300TB per week. The system uses less power and saves space in the data center. Busan Bank can now provide reliable financial services even during disasters.
Automotive Case Studies and Customer Success Stories with CatDV
Motorcar Parts of America (MPA)
- Automotive
- Large
Torrance, USA
Quantum Xcellis Workflow Storage and CatDV Media Asset Management helped Motorcar Parts of America (MPA) speed up video production. MPA's team moved... from slow, manual file sharing to fast, shared access and automated archiving. The new system made editing and collaboration easier for their training video team. MPA launched a YouTube channel and now quickly creates and updates content for installers. The solution improved content reuse and made training videos more effective.
Motorcar Parts of America (MPA)
- Automotive
- Large
Los Angeles, USA
Quantum Xcellis Workflow Storage and CatDV Media Asset Management helped Motorcar Parts of America (MPA) speed up video production. MPA’s team moved... from slow, manual file sharing to fast, collaborative editing. The new system made it easy to archive, retrieve, and reuse training videos. MPA launched a YouTube channel and now quickly updates content for new products. The solution improved collaboration and made training videos more accessible.
Publishing Case Studies and Customer Success Stories with CatDV
オックスフォード大学出版局 (Oxford University Press)
- Publishing
- Large
Oxford, UK
Quantum DXi/Scalar helped Oxford University Press cut disk backup demand by 95%. The publisher faced slow, unreliable backups and rising... costs as data grew. Quantum's deduplication and tape library solution sped up backups by 4x. Restore times dropped to half. Now, all daily backups finish on time and users get fast file access. Admins spend less time troubleshooting.
Quantum StorNext Pro Foundation helped NewBay Media double its video production output. The company needed faster, more reliable storage to... meet growing demand for music and video content. Their old system was slow and often ran out of space, causing workflow delays. With StorNext, teams could easily share files and work faster. In 2015, they produced over 200 videos and 12 DVDs, increasing related revenue to nearly $200,000. The solution was easy to install, affordable, and supported all their applications.
Hogarth Worldwide
- Marketing And Advertising
- Large
London, UK
Quantum StorNext helped Hogarth Worldwide scale fast as it grew from 14 to hundreds of employees. The marketing company manages... about 1.5PB of data in its London office alone. StorNext lets teams work together across Windows, Linux, and Mac. Hogarth can quickly add storage and workstations for big projects. Upgrading to Xcellis Workflow Director took just two hours, with no disruption to production.
TBWA Australia
- Marketing And Advertising
- Very Large
Sydney, Australia
Quantum StorNext helped TBWA Australia solve data protection and workflow issues. Editors no longer move files manually, saving hundreds of... hours each year. The system automates backup and disaster recovery, keeping all data safe on tape and in the cloud. Editors now access both current and archived projects quickly. Productivity increased as manual storage management was eliminated. StorNext enabled secure, collaborative workflows for the creative team.
Manufacturing Case Studies and Customer Success Stories with CatDV
Alfing Kessler Sondermaschinen
- Manufacturing
- Medium
Aalen, Germany
Quantum DXi and vmPRO cut Alfing Kessler Sondermaschinen's backup time by 90%. Full backups now finish in 8–10 hours instead... of 72. VM restores take seconds, not hours. Data deduplication reduced storage needs from 370TB to 14TB. Backup management time was cut in half. The IT team reports smoother operations and higher reliability.
Radio Frequency Systems (RFS)
- Manufacturing
- Large
Hanover, Germany
Quantum DXi4701 and Veeam helped Radio Frequency Systems cut backup times in half and achieve 90% data reduction. RFS backs up... 8TB of data, growing 10–20% yearly, and virtualizes 85% of its infrastructure. The new solution reduced daily backup windows from eight to four hours and saved 25TB with a 9:1 deduplication ratio. Maintenance dropped to just five minutes a day for two IT staff. RFS now enjoys reliable, easy-to-manage backups with minimal effort.
Pharmaceuticals Case Studies and Customer Success Stories with CatDV
A major US-based biopharmaceutical company
- Pharmaceuticals
- Large
USA
Quantum DXi appliances helped a major US-based biopharmaceutical company cut backup times by half. The company reduced tape storage costs... by $100,000 per year and lowered tape usage by 90%. Restore times dropped from a week to nearly instant. The scalable solution supported 400% data growth over three years. Quantum's deduplication kept years of archive data accessible for IT staff.
Quantum DXi-Series backup appliances helped NMS Group protect oncology drug development data. The company needed to secure large volumes of... confidential research and manufacturing data. Quantum's solution replaced legacy tape systems, making backup management easier and more reliable. The new system enables rapid data recovery and business continuity in case of disaster or cyberattack. NMS Group now backs up all critical data across the drug development lifecycle with improved efficiency.
Construction Case Studies and Customer Success Stories with CatDV
EMIS Electrics
- Construction
- Medium
Lübbenau, Germany
Quantum DXi V1000 helped EMIS Electrics cut backup storage from 41. 36TB to 5.2TB. The company faced problems with data...spread across many locations and no good backup system. Quantum's deduplication appliance gave up to 9:1 data reduction. Backup windows dropped by 30%. Costs went down. EMIS Electrics now keeps backups for 90 days and plans to move tapes offsite for long-term storage.
ACDI/VOCA
- Non Profit Organization Management
- Small
Washington D.C., USA
Quantum Q-Cloud helped ACDI/VOCA, a global non-profit, cut backup and recovery times. The team replaced tape backups with Q-Cloud Backup-as-a-Service... and DXi deduplication appliances. This move freed up IT staff for more important projects and reduced storage costs. Recovery of hundreds of megabytes now takes just 3 minutes, a dramatic improvement. The solution eliminated the need for offsite tape storage and ongoing maintenance.
Design Case Studies and Customer Success Stories with CatDV
Swordfish
- Design
- Small
San Francisco, USA
Quantum StorNext Pro Foundation helped Swordfish, a motion design studio, handle large 4K projects and rapid growth. Their old storage... system could not keep up with big 3D renders and a growing team. StorNext delivered high-speed performance and real-time playback for huge files. Swordfish expanded post-production services and now competes with top LA studios. The system runs reliably in the background, protecting critical business data.
Bodybuilding.com
- Health, Wellness And Fitness
- Medium
Boise, USA
CatDV helped Bodybuilding. com manage over 100,000 media assets. The company needed a faster way to find and use video...clips for new projects. CatDV replaced a slow, outdated system and stopped file duplication. The team now uses CatDV to search, review, and archive footage. Productivity and storage capacity improved. Up to 16 team members use CatDV daily for video and content management.
Quantum DXi helped SGI-USA improve data protection for its large network of members and volunteers. The IT team replaced unreliable... backup systems with Quantum's DXi appliances. They saw a 27:1 deduplication rate and much faster restores, now taking just 20 minutes. The new system reduced IT workload by 25% and required little maintenance. SGI-USA praised Quantum's service and support, calling it the best available.
Other Industry Case Studies and Success Stories with CatDV
Airbus Defence and Space
- Aerospace
- Very Large
Toulouse, France
Quantum StorNext helped Airbus Defence and Space archive several petabytes of satellite data. The solution supports up to 37PB, handling... millions of files and 1.1GB/sec performance. StorNext enables fast data ingest and retrieval, with most files accessed in under a minute. The system's tape-based archive keeps costs low and protects data with automated integrity checks. Only two staff manage the growing archive, showing strong scalability and efficiency.
Quantum StorNext helped TVRI, Indonesia's national broadcaster, speed up workflows and centralize archiving. TVRI needed better collaboration for video editors... and secure, scalable storage for all content. With StorNext, editors at 29 regional stations can now share and access content quickly. The system also provides a central archive, making it easy to reuse and protect valuable cultural assets. Automated tape management ensures long-term preservation of media files.
PMT Security Systems
- Security/Information Technology And Services
- Medium
Melbourne, Australia
Quantum StorNext and QXS-5600 helped PMT Security Systems upgrade Eastland Shopping Center’s video surveillance. The new system supports 600 high-resolution... cameras, 90-day retention, and advanced analytics. Quantum’s solution delivered a petabyte of storage in just eight rack units, saving space and costs. The system runs flawlessly and requires minimal admin time. PMT now recommends this solution to other clients.
Customer Stories: Busan Bank Finance/Insurance | Quantum
Busan Bank implemented Quantum's Scalar i6000 tape library to enhance its IT infrastructure, achieving a 130% improvement in backup performance. The solution supports... 40TB daily and 300TB weekly backups, reducing backup time by over half. The Scalar i6000 offers reliability, scalability, and energy efficiency, ensuring continuous financial services even during emergencies.
Complex Networks transitioned to an all-digital media operation using Quantum's StorNext-based Xcellis workflow storage system. This solution improved collaboration and... productivity by providing high-performance video storage and shared access for editors. Complex Networks plans to expand its use of Quantum technology for future growth and enhanced archiving capabilities.
D - Wave Quantum ( QBTS ) and North Wales Police ( NWP ) Announce Completion of Joint Proof - of - technology Project
D-Wave Quantum and North Wales Police completed a joint proof-of-technology project using hybrid-quantum applications to optimize police vehicle placement, cutting response times by 50%. The project highlights... D-Wave's advanced quantum computing capabilities.