ImageStore in Partnership with Qualstar to Provide Advanced Tape Library Solutions in UK and EMEA

ImageStore Ltd. announces its new partnership with Qualstar Corp.

As a newly appointed UK and EMEA preferred partner, ImageStore will now offer the full range of Qualstar’s Q-Series tape libraries, including the Q8, Q24, Q40, and Q80 models, to businesses across the region.

This partnership strengthens ImageStore’s position as a key supplier of high-performance, scalable, and cost-effective storage solutions for businesses of all sizes. Qualstar’s tape libraries are renowned for their reliability, ease of use, and scalability, making them a choice for enterprises seeking to safeguard their valuable data.

“We are thrilled to become Qualstar’s official preferred partner in the UK and EMEA,” said James Kadzidlo, technical manager, ImageStore. “By adding Qualstar’s industry-leading tape libraries to our portfolio, we can provide our customers with best-in-class solutions for data backup, archiving, and disaster recovery. We look forward to offering a seamless, reliable solution for businesses to protect and manage their data.“

Media Production & Technology Show 2025
As part of this partnership, ImageStore and Qualstar will be exhibiting side by side at the upcoming Media Production & Technology Show (MPTS) at stands G21–G22, taking place on May 14–15, 2025, at Olympia Grand Hall, London, UK. Come and meet the teams, explore the latest in tape storage technology, and discover how our solutions can support your data protection, backup, and media archiving requirements.

Qualstar’s tape libraries offer several benefits, including:

• Industry Scalability – The ability to grow as your storage needs expand.
• Cost-Effective Backup Solutions – Lower operating costs compared to disk-based storage.
• Long-Term Data Protection – Tape storage is for long-term archiving, with a shelf life of up to 30 years.
• Robust Security – LTO technology provides air-gapped protection against cyber threats like ransomware.

ImageStore will offer full range of Q-Series products, including:

• Q8: A compact 1U autoloader designed for small businesses and remote offices.

• Q24: A high-capacity 2U rack mount tape library with support for LTO-7, LTO-8, and LTO-9.

• Q40: A 4U mid-range model for medium-sized enterprises requiring scalable storage.

• Q80: An enterprise-grade 6U library with up to 560 cartridge slots, offering massive scalability.

Customers in the UK and EMEA can now rely on ImageStore for expert support, installation services, and ongoing maintenance for all Qualstar tape library systems.