Techtel Facilitates Preferred Media’s Transition to Advanced Storage with Spectra Logic
/Sydney, Australia – 11 March 2025 – Techtel, a leading broadcast technology systems integrator, today announced it has successfully facilitated the integration of Preferred Media’s storage infrastructure with the installation of Spectra Logic’s®, BlackPearl Gen2 V Series. Spectra Logic is a global leader in data management and data storage solutions. This upgrade ensures the continued efficiency, scalability, and security of Preferred Media’s content management processes while facilitating integration with their legacy system.
Preferred Media’s commitment to utilising Spectra Logic technology, which remains integral to the company’s rapidly growing content management business, led to the decision to upgrade its storage solution. Techtel, a long-standing technology partner of Spectra Logic, managed the procurement, delivery, and installation of the new system enhancing Preferred Media’s ability to provide a sophisticated long-term preservation environment.
The Spectra Logic BlackPearl Gen2 V Series is a high-performance private cloud object storage platform, featuring a 16-core CPU and 256GB of RAM within a compact 2U chassis. It offers seamless S3 compatibility, allowing Preferred Media to integrate its existing workflows effortlessly while leveraging Spectra Logic’s RioBroker® data migration and media management software for improved media workflows and content management. This modern infrastructure aligns with Preferred Media’s technology roadmap and provides a future-proof storage solution.
“Preferred Media’s decision to upgrade to the Spectra Logic BlackPearl V Series underscores the growing demand for scalable, stable and trustworthy storage solutions for the media industry," said Mike Cocks at Spectra Logic. "By integrating our platform, Preferred Media can manage growing volumes of content more efficiently while keeping their customers' valuable media secure and accessible for the long term.”
“This upgrade enables Preferred Media to maintain its leadership in delivering bespoke, logical storage solutions to its clients,” said Peter Stevens, Senior Product Manager at Techtel. “With the BlackPearl Gen2 V Series now in place, they benefit from a future-proofed, highly capable storage system that supports evolving media workflows. We are proud to support Preferred Media in this transition and continue our partnership with Spectra Logic.”
The deployment of the Spectra Logic BlackPearl Gen2 V Series reinforces Techtel’s expertise in integrating optimal storage solutions tailored to the unique requirements of media organisations. With enhanced performance, private cloud capabilities, and S3 compatibility, Preferred Media is now well-equipped to empower agencies and organisations in managing their content safely and efficiently.
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About Techtel
Techtel is a premier provider of broadcast technology and systems in the Asia-Pacific region, specialising in integrated hardware and software solutions for seamless digital media management. Serving industries such as broadcast, media, enterprise and government, Techtel combines innovative expertise with an extensive global partner network to deliver cutting-edge infrastructure and technology. For more, visit techtel.com.au or contact us at: info@techtel.tv | +61 2 9906 1488.
About Spectra Logic
Dedicated solely to data storage innovation for more than 40 years, Spectra Logic helps organizations modernize their IT infrastructures and protect and preserve their data with a broad portfolio of solutions that enable them to manage, migrate, store and preserve business data long term, along with features to make them ransomware resilient, whether on premises, in a single cloud, across multiple clouds, or in all locations at once. To learn more, visit spectralogic.com.
BlackPearl, Spectra, and Spectra Logic are registered trademarks of Spectra Logic Corporation. All other trademarks and registered trademarks are the properties of their respective owners.
About Preferred Media
Preferred Media has been a trusted media preservation provider for over 40 years, helping brands, agencies, and institutions manage and protect their physical and digital media assets. They design tailored solutions for each client, ensuring efficient, sustainable preservation strategies. Their approach follows OAIS and NDSA standards, with fixity and redundancy checks, while adhering to Essential 8 cybersecurity protocols. Prioritising LTO storage over Cloud where possible, they reduce environmental impact by minimising power use from spinning disks. To learn more, visit preferredmedia.com.au
Media Contact:
Suzanne Costello
Senior Marketing Specialist, Techtel
Email: scostello@techtel.com.au
Phone: +61 (0)2 9906 1488
