CASE STUDY
How Tape Ark works with Equinix
Due to the scale and size of its data migrations , Tape Ark requires high bandwidth connectivity and low latency and data centers in specific locations to meet local data sovereignty requirements and be close to customers .
Equinix ’ s global infrastructure , physical security and connectivity to all the leading cloud service providers were all major factors behind Tape Ark ’ s decision to select Platform Equinix as the digital foundation of its services .
Currently , Tape Ark is leveraging Equinix Fabric and Equinix Network Edge , as well as Equinix International Business Exchange ( IBX ) in Montreal , to connect directly to public cloud , such as Amazon Web Services and Microsoft Azure . With data and applications kept in the same Equinix location , there is no speed performance issue to move large volumes of data .
Direct access to the digital ecosystems also enables new opportunities and new marketplaces for customer collaboration and partnerships .
Equinix ’ s global platform and interconnected ecosystems provide a unique environment for Tape Ark to architect customizable infrastructure and where all its facilities can be managed through Platform Equinix .
Tape Ark has total visibility into its operations across multiple locations accessed through a single portal . Equinix provides the flexibility , scalability and global reach Tape Ark needs to extend its services .
Looking ahead , in the next three to five years Tape Ark plans to deploy in more than 10 Equinix IBX facilities around the world , including Amsterdam , Los Angeles , Dublin , Mumbai , Sydney and Perth as major data ingest locations .
cloud service providers where we can move very large data collections .”
To migrate multi-petabyte data collections to the cloud where organizations can connect and analyze all their data ( legacy and current ) in real-time , requires a network-dense digital infrastructure with rich ecosystems in key locations that are adjacent to all major cloud service providers .
With a growing global footprint and a portfolio of tape migration services , Tape Ark selected Platform Equinix and its digital services to reduce latency and improve connectivity so its customers can virtualize their entire physical tape collection and preserve their backups in a secure , highly redundant and low-cost Virtual Tape Library .
With the rise in AI and ML adoption , Tape Ark ’ s migration services are helping researchers and analysts in various industries perform more impactful studies , such as identifying major diseases based on medical records and discovering diverse trends in farming output to water and electricity consumption .
Guy Danskine , Managing Director , Equinix Australia , said : “ Tape Ark is a wonderful example of Australian innovation and validates the growing demand from our customers for comprehensive global digital solutions that provides the flexibility to strategically place workloads across multiple public clouds , private clouds and on-premises .
“ The sheer scale and size of the data migrations Tape Ark undertakes for its customers requires critical digital infrastructure , control and low latency .
“ We ’ re delighted that Tape Ark has put its trust in Equinix as they enter the next phase of their business expansion and we look forward to supporting their needs as they continue the important work of liberating data collections that can help the society discover new knowledge and develop breakthrough innovations for social good .” p
WITH ADVANCEMENTS IN CLOUD AND DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES , TAPE
ARK ’ S CUSTOMERS NEED TO MIGRATE LEGACY TAPES FROM OFFSITE
BACKUP STORAGE VAULTS TO THE CLOUD , WHICH IS ESSENTIAL TO THEIR
FUTURE INNOVATION AND GROWTH .
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