ProMAX Systems Acquires Cache-A

ProMAX Systems, Inc., manufacturer of multi-functional, high-performance video storage servers and editing workstations, has announced the acquisition of Cache-A Corporation, a supplier of network-attached video archive appliances.
 
Noting a number of synergies between Cache-A and ProMAX product lines, Jess Hartmann, ProMAX CEO stated: “This acquisition builds on ProMAX’s vision of developing technology solutions that enable end-to-end integrated workflows, and improve the video content creation process.“

ProMAX will continue to sell the Cache-A appliance product line including Prime-Cache, Pro-Cache, Power Cache as well as the associated libraries and expansion chassis.

Hartmann added that ProMAX’s plans include integrating Cache-A’s archival technology into the multi-functional capabilities of Platform storage solutions. Cache-A archival systems have historically been a complementary tool set for ProMAX’s platform shared storage solutions.
 
“Both of our companies have been built with the focus of making workflows easier for video production, post-production and broadcast applications,” noted, Phil Ritti, Cache-A president and CEO and one of the firm’s original founders.  

Ritti commented: “Cache-A has worked with ProMAX for many years and we have a great deal of respect for the organization. “ProMAX is the perfect manufacturer to continue to develop innovative solutions for professional video customers with Cache-A.“
 
Cache-A is a provider of archival solutions, especially within the media & entertainment industry. Since its 2008 launch, it has brought offerings to professional video archiving and notably remains one of the only archival systems that equally supports TAR and LTFS formats. The company has earned a massive customer presence, holding a global position as the preeminent archiving solution, preferred among customers in media and entertainment, including motion picture studios and television networks, leading post facilities, professional sports teams/franchises, corporate production, higher education, house of worship and government.
 
Effective immediately, ProMAX will provide ongoing support to existing Cache-A customers, honoring existing warranties, extended warranties and support contracts moving forward.