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Why Post-Production Studios Are Going Back to Tape

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2536826/fan_mail/new] Ray Quattromini of Fortuna Data is joined by David Fox from JPY, the UK distributor for Archiware, for a deep dive into one of the most underappreciated areas of IT: data archiving, backup, and long-term storage management.  David has been in the industry since the early 90s, starting out in pre-press and desktop publishing before migrating into the world of audio, video, and media storage. Today, he helps organisations across media & entertainment, law enforcement, universities, and enterprise manage and protect their data using Archiware's P5 software a powerful backup, archive, and replication platform that works across LTO tape, cloud, and a wide range of storage hardware.  In this episode, they cover: -  - The difference between backup and archive and why both matter  - Hot vs cold storage and why media companies are constantly running out of space  - How P5 handles LTO tape migration (LTO 8/9 to LTO 10) without losing your index - CCTV and law enforcement use cases, including 90-day retention compliance  - Why LTO tape is making a comeback especially for AI training data  - The real cost of cloud storage vs on-prem tape  - Immutable backups and ransomware protection using S3 object storage  - Data sovereignty concerns and the shift back to on-prem solutions  - New features in Archiware P5 v8: EDL restore for video editors  - How P5 is licensed and what that means for your infrastructure Whether you're in post-production, IT, or just trying to figure out where to put all your data this episode is packed with practical insight.  Find out more about Archiware: www.archiware.com  Find out more about Fortuna Data: www.fortunadata.com

Why the US Cloud Act Is a Threat to Your Data

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2536826/fan_mail/new] In this episode, Ray Quattromini speaks with Richard Howson, UK Channel Manager at Impossible Cloud, about one of the most overlooked risks in enterprise storage the US Cloud Act. Richard explains why simply storing data in the UK isn't enough if you're using a US-based cloud provider, and how true data sovereignty requires knowing where your data lives, who has legal access to it, and how it's protected. They also dig into the real cost of hyperscaler storage, the growing demand for UK sovereign solutions across all sectors, and how Impossible Cloud is positioning itself as the go-to object storage layer in a multi-cloud world. A must-listen for MSPs, resellers and IT leaders navigating data compliance and cloud cost control. Chapters 00:00 Introduction – Meet Richard Howson from Impossible Cloud 00:46 What Is Impossible Cloud and Richard's Role in the UK Launch 01:04 The US Cloud Act – What It Means for Your Data 02:16 How Impossible Cloud Delivers True Data Sovereignty 02:43 Why Hyperscalers Are Failing on Cost Transparency 04:09 How Impossible Cloud Pricing Works – Zero Egress, Zero API Fees 05:11 Setting Up Buckets and Managing Customers as an MSP 05:50 Immutability, Versioning and Data Encryption Explained 06:39 Cloud Performance – Does It Match the Hyperscalers? 07:47 S3 Compatibility and Software Integrations (Veeam, Acronis, HYCU) 09:23 Ransomware Recovery – How Fast Can You Restore? 10:00 Why Impossible Cloud Focus on Object Storage Only 12:15 The Partner-First Channel Model – No Direct Sales 13:57 The Problem With Hyperscaler Lock-In 16:19 Why You Need to Understand and Classify Your Data Now 18:47 Use Cases – CCTV, Media & Entertainment, AI Training Data 21:17 API Automation for MSPs and Resellers 23:14 Why Data Sovereignty Is Now a Board-Level Decision 27:02 Where Cloud Storage Is Heading in the Next 5 Years 29:23 Wrap Up

What Cost per GB Doesn’t Tell You About Long-Term Costs

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2536826/fan_mail/new] Is your storage strategy built for the future or setting your business up for failure? In this episode of the Fortuna Data Podcast, Ray Quattromini sits down with Matteo from Kingston Technology to break down what IT leaders, CIOs, and infrastructure decision-makers need to understand about modern storage. With data growing faster than most organisations can control, and AI workloads driving unprecedented demand, the wrong storage decisions today can lead to higher costs, downtime, and long-term risk. This conversation covers: How to choose the right SSD, NVMe, or memory for your workload Why total cost of ownership (TCO) matters more than cost per GB The real differences between SLC, MLC, TLC, and QLC NAND How AI is reshaping infrastructure and driving on-premise demand The hidden risks of cheap storage decisions Why storage is now a board-level conversation (not just IT) You’ll also gain insight into enterprise storage reliability, endurance, and performance trade-offs, plus what’s coming next in storage architecture, including PCIe Gen5 and composable infrastructure. Who This Is For CIOs, CTOs, and IT Leaders Infrastructure & Data Centre Managers Businesses scaling AI or high-performance workloads Anyone evaluating storage, backup, or long-term data strategy 00:00 The storage problem businesses are ignoring 00:22 Introduction: Fortuna Data x Kingston Technology 00:40 Kingston’s history and evolution in storage & memory 01:47 Matteo’s role: bridging customers and engineering 02:44 Storage shortages, rising costs, and supply strategy 05:07 Military-grade encrypted storage explained 06:17 NAND types explained: SLC vs MLC vs TLC vs QLC 08:46 Matching storage to workloads (and why it’s often missed) 09:48 Endurance vs capacity vs cost: making the right trade-off 10:42 What makes Kingston enterprise storage different 11:29 Testing, reliability, and lifetime warranties 13:43 Enterprise SSDs, NVMe, and performance benchmarks 15:25 AI workloads: hype vs real demand 16:14 Why businesses are bringing data back on-premise 18:08 Why cost per GB is the wrong metric 19:23 The biggest storage mistakes businesses will regret 21:02 NVMe vs SATA: where each fits 22:18 Why SSDs are NOT ideal for long-term archiving 24:01 The future of storage: architecture over hardware 25:10 CXL, memory pooling, and composable infrastructure 26:09 Silicon photonics and the future data centre 31:34 Why storage is now a boardroom priority 32:45 AI, cyber resilience, and data growth pressures 33:46 Energy efficiency and smarter storage decisions If you're rethinking your storage strategy or planning for AI-driven workloads: 👉 Visit Fortuna Data for expert guidance on building resilient, scalable infrastructure 👉 Or request a storage architecture review to ensure your decisions today won’t cost you tomorrow #DataStorage #EnterpriseStorage #StorageStrategy #ITInfrastructure #DataManagement #ITCosts #CostOptimisation #TotalCostOfOwnership #EnterpriseIT #CIO #CTO #DigitalTransformation #TechStrategy

Why the World Is Running Out of Data Storage

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2536826/fan_mail/new] Is your archive built to last 30 years? In this episode, we sit down with Charlie Gale CEO & Founder of HoloMem, the startup building a commercial holographic data storage drive designed to complement LTO in enterprise backup and compliance use cases. 📩 Want to see HoloMem in your data center? Get in touch https://www.fortunadata.com/contact-us/ 🔔 Subscribe for more infrastructure innovation We cover: * Why holographic data storage finally makes sense * How HoloMem’s drive and cartridges integrate into existing tape ecosystems * Use cases for immutable media (WORM by default) in compliance, AI reference, and unalterable archives * Their delivery roadmap through pilots and into production If you're thinking about the future of long-term storage, this is a practical and forward-looking conversation with the team building it. Follow the show for more on storage, infrastructure, and data at scale.

Are You Overpaying for Your Storage Stack?

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2536826/fan_mail/new] How flexible is your storage infrastructure and how resilient is it under pressure? In this episode, we speak David Cayla from DataCore about the role of software-defined storage (SDS) in modern enterprise environments. Want to know more? Contact us today: https://www.fortunadata.com/contact-us/ We explore how SANsymphony enables organizations to virtualize storage across mixed hardware platforms, improve performance, and build high-availability infrastructure without being locked into proprietary systems. Key discussion points include: * What software-defined storage actually means in practice * Storage virtualization across hybrid environments * High availability and failover architecture * Performance optimization and intelligent tiering * Reducing hardware dependency and extending asset lifespan * Comparing SDS to hyperconverged infrastructure models For CIOs, CTOs, CISOs, and infrastructure leaders overseeing complex storage estates, this episode provides strategic insight into how DataCore helps enterprises modernize without disruption. Follow the podcast for more conversations shaping the future of enterprise storage and IT infrastructure.