Glookast Certified With Spectra BlackPearl Converged Storage System

Glookast, LLC has been added to the list of certified clients for its Spectra BlackPearl Converged Storage System.

Together, BlackPearl and Glookast enable users in M&E to ingest, transcode, deliver, store and manage data on object storage disk, tape and cloud. The joint solution provides users with a full suite of functionality, including integration with Avid Interplay. Users in broadcast, post-production and new production will benefit from the flexible solution that optimizes and protects end-to-end workflows for collaborating content creators.

BlackPearl Converged Storage System solves the problem of costly and complex approaches to data management and preservation by combining interfaces and storage targets into a system designed for multiple workflows with predictable costs.

“Spectra is pleased to add Glookast to its list of BlackPearl certified partners,” said David Feller, VP of product management, Spectra Logic,. “Glookast is well known in the media and entertainment space and maintains a strong partnership with both Spectra and Avid. Our union provides customers with a turnkey solution that is easily deployed and leveraged. Spectra’s storage and management solutions, coupled with its seamless integration with Glookast, deliver workflows that allow users to access, protect and monetize their digital assets.“

Speaking on the partnership and certification, Glookast’s co-founder and CEO Guilherme Silva said: “We are excited to have Glookast certified with Spectra’s BlackPearl object storage platform. The combined power behind the technology sets of our two organizations provides our mutual customers with the ability to efficiently manage their content and dynamic workflows all the way from ingest to archive. BlackPearl is at the forefront of storage technology in the media and entertainment industry and our offering translates into scalable, affordable, streamlined asset management for our customers.“