A professional Data Archive Solution: the impact of UDO

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1 A professional Data Archive Solution: the impact of UDO Dr Stefano Torri Director Southern Europe & ME PLASMON

2 Biodiversity vs. Techno Diversity Can we look to the natural world as a model for our storage strategies?

3 Technosphere Analogy Species Storage technologies - Disk, tape and optical Populations Storage technology groups and systems Communities Storage resources and network interaction Ecosystems Dynamic storage communities within an organization

4 Technology Roles Magnetic Disk Optical Disk Strengths Data Availability High Performance Read/Write Access Magnetic Tape Strengths High Media Capacity High Performance Streaming Low Storage Cost per GB Strengths Data Authenticity Extended Data Longevity Rapid Random Read Access Low Total Cost of Ownership

5 Ecosystem Structures Create Modify / Access Archive Days - Weeks Weeks - Months Years - Decades Performance Disk Backup Days - Months Tape or Capacity Disk Active Disaster Recovery Days - Months Mirrored / Replicated Disk Archive Disaster Recovery Years - Decades Mirrored / Replicated UDO

6 UDO Archive Attributes Record Authenticity True Write Once media Stable Media Longevity Non-magnetic Phase Change recording Assured Data Destruction Compliant Write Once media Removable Media Format Robust 5.25 inch cartridge Enterprise Archive Capacity G-Series Libraries ranging from 1TB to 19TB Fast Record Access Less than 10 second access time Low Total Cost of Ownership

7 UDO Media Overview UDO Media Types Meet a Wide Range of Archive Business Needs Rewritable Technology Write Once Technology True Write Once Compliant Write Once

8 UDO Media Positioning True Write Once Media Properties Provides unmatched media longevity Prevents any form of record destruction or modification Typical Application Static and unchanging archive records Organizational requirements exist to prove record authenticity Indefinite or undefined record retention periods

9 UDO Media Positioning Compliant Write Once Media Properties Provides unmatched media longevity Prevents the modification of records Permits the destruction of individual records Typical Application Static and unchanging archive records Organizational requirements exist to prove record authenticity Liability or requirements for the physical destruction of records at end-of-life Defined and carefully managed record retention periods

10 Techno Diversity Conclusions Each species has a role to play Recognize the inherent technical strengths and weaknesses Species evolve and change Embrace new and evolving technologies High bio diversity creates system stability Don t rely on single technology strategies Ecosystems are in a constant state of change Expect and plan for change Ecosystems are interdependent living structures Build a robust environment through an understanding of business requirements and techno diversity

11 Vertical Markets and References

12 Government Identity Control Passports, ID Cards and driving licenses Law Enforcement Evidence and criminal records Public Information Legal document and land registries Cultural Records National archives UDO Media Longevity Reduces migration frequency Lowers Total Cost of Ownership (TCO)

13 References in Saudi Government Ministry of Interior National Information Centre Pension Fund

14 Medical Medical Imaging X-rays, CT and MR scans Patient Information Hospital and clinic records Administration Records Purchasing and HR UDO True Write Once Media Complies with regulations for record authenticity Improves process accuracy

15 References in Saudi Health Services Ministry of Health King Faisal Hospital King Fahad National Guard Hospital King Khaled Eye Specialist Hospital Prince Sultan Cardiac Center Tabuk Military Hospital Al Faisaliah Medical Group Aramco Main Hospital Aramco Teaching Hospital

16 Financial Services Banking Customer account records Insurance Contracts and claim forms Stock Trading Transaction information and s Financial Research Market and trend analysis Riyad Bank Reference Internet Banking, Statements and Reports archiving UDO Compliant Write Once Media Meets record destruction requirements Reduces exposure to litigation Enables efficient data life cycle management

17 Oil and Energy Geophysical Research Well logs and environmental data Construction Information CAD and engineering designs Health and Safety Records Certification and inspection reports Rapid UDO Archive Access Reduces design cost Improves research response time

18 References in Energy and Transportation Saudi Aramco Saudi Electricity Company SCECO East Saudi Airlines

19 Plasmon Plc 20+ Yrs of Data Storage Expertise Founded in 1985 Corporate HQ in Cambridge, UK Listed on London Stock Exchange Since 1996 Worldwide Revenues of $83M in 2004/5 430 Employees Worldwide Integrated Storage Technology Manufacturer

20 Plasmon Global Facilities Plasmon RTS, Cork, Ireland NAS / SAN / DAS - RAID Storage Development and Manufacturing Plasmon Group HQ - Cambridge, UK EMEA Sales and Marketing Optical Media Development and Manufacturing Plasmon Inc. Denver North American and Asian Sales and Marketing Plasmon LMS, Colorado Springs UDO Drive and Automated Library Development and Manufacturing Plasmon OMS, Caen, France CD/DVD Master and Stamper Production Regional Sales Offices throughout North America and Europe

21 Plasmon Product Range Optical Drives and Media SAN / NAS / DAS - RAID Storage G-Series Libraries Powered by UDO Storage Management Solutions D-Series DVD Libraries

22 Plasmon in Saudi Arabia Optical & Electronics Information System Co. OPTECS is the Official Plasmon Distributor for the Kingdom since 1993 Solid commitment to supporting Plasmon products Selling through VAR s, System Integrators, Resellers Ability to cover all of the Kingdom s territory from their Riyadh and Jeddah offices Pre-Sales support and system integration expertise Extensive list of Key Local References for both sales and support sites

23 A professional Data Archive Solution: the impact of UDO Dr Stefano Torri Director Southern Europe & ME PLASMON Shukran Jazilan!