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Quantum is the leading global specialist in backup, recovery and archive. Since 1980, we've been focused on helping IT departments address data protection and data retention challenges using innovative solution sets and world-class service and support.

We know it takes more than excellent products to help IT departments solve data protection needs. That's why we developed solutions that integrate disk, tape, deduplication, replication, encryption and data management software, and we work with customers to match the right technologies to their specific business requirements. In addition, we build intelligence into our products, provide centralized tools to manage your backup and archiving systems, and offer monitoring and remote diagnostic technology to maximize uptime. It's also why we deliver comprehensive service and support offerings to meet the needs of customers of all sizes and locations.

With Quantum, you get the combined advantages of specialized expertise and global leadership. Our expertise enables us to deliver innovative solutions and targeted counsel. Our global leadership means we have the scale, experience, and the long-term commitment to help you solve your backup, recovery, and archive challenges today and long into the future.

Revenue

Fiscal 2010 (ended March 31, 2010): $681 million.

Employees

Approximately 1900 worldwide

Distribution

Quantum sells its branded products through a distribution network that includes more than 20 distributors and 5,000 resellers worldwide. Quantum also sells its products through leading OEMs such as Dell, EMC, HP, IBM and Sun, as well as tape automation suppliers, and tape media partners.

Operations

Asia, Australia, Europe and North America

Products

Disk-Based Backup – Quantum disk-based backup systems meet the needs of a broad range of customers seeking high-speed recovery and extreme reliability beyond what a tape-only environment can deliver. Comprised of the DXi-Series, these disk-based backup solutions offer functionality normally reserved for enterprise-class data centers, such as data deduplication, virtual tape, snapshot, DR and replication capabilities. All of Quantum's disk-based backup systems are designed for easy implementation and integration into your existing environment, as well as, providing industry-leading performance and capacities. Finally, Quantum's disk-based backup systems are supported by outstanding certified service that includes Quantum Vision and StorageCare Guardian monitoring at no additional cost.
StorNext Workflow and Archiving Software - StorNext® data management software lets customers share data faster and store more at a lower cost. Proven in the world's most demanding environments, StorNext sets the standard for high performance workflow operations and scalable data retention. StorNext lets users process, store, and access key digital assets from a shared storage pool extensible to multiple storage tiers.
Tape Automation – Its scalable and intelligent Scalar series of tape libraries have your backup needs covered with the Scalar 24, Scalar 50, Scalar i500, and Scalar i2000. Quantum tape libraries intelligently manage and protect business critical data in medium size business, workgroup and data center environments. With an emphasis on ease of use, management features and investment optimization, Quantum tape libraries grow with business needs. Quantum also offers its SuperLoader™3 autoloader for unbeatable data density and performance.
GoVault Data Protection Solution - GoVault is a fast, simple, reliable and affordable disk-based data protection solution that satisfies the backup, disaster recovery and archive needs of small businesses. GoVault's unique Data Protection software utilizes data deduplication technology to complete the value proposition by reducing the number of cartridges required for effective backups by up to 20:1.
LTO Tape Drives – LTO technology is a powerful, scalable, open tape format developed to help meet the growing demands of data protection in the mid-range to enterprise-class server environments. The LTO family of tape storage products is designed to deliver outstanding performance, capacity and reliability, combining the advantages of linear multi-channel, bi-directional formats with enhancements in servo technology, data compression, track layout, and error correction.
DLT® Tape Drives - With an installed base of [over 3.3 million drives and 130 million media cartridges shipped], DLT technology provides reliable backup, recovery and archiving of business-critical data. DLT drives are scalable from the entry-level Value Series to the enterprise Performance Series.
DAT Tape Drives – Accounting for nearly 80% of shipments in its class, DAT technology has provided reliable data protection for SMB customers over five generations. With shipments of more than 18 million drives and 280 million data cartridges, DAT tape drives offer ease of use, investment protection and low cost of ownership.
Quantum Media – Quantum media offers a full line of storage media for all of your backup, recovery and archive needs. Designed to ensure that your valuable data is protected, Quantum provides DLTtape, Super DLTtape, DLTtape VS, DLTtape S4, LTO Ultrium, DAT/DDS, Travan and GoVault media.
StorageCare™ Services – a comprehensive range of enhanced on-site service and support options for Quantum's Autoloaders, Disk-Based Backup Systems, and Tape Library products. Enjoy the peace of mind that comes with data protection and let StorageCare Services protect your systems from the negative impact of extended downtime.