{"id":421,"date":"2025-04-08T16:19:16","date_gmt":"2025-04-08T16:19:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.imagestore.co.uk\/latest\/?p=421"},"modified":"2025-09-18T14:42:59","modified_gmt":"2025-09-18T14:42:59","slug":"imagestore-ltd-announces-uk-emea-partnership-with-qualstar-to-provide-advanced-tape-library-solutions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.imagestore.co.uk\/latest\/2025\/04\/imagestore-ltd-announces-uk-emea-partnership-with-qualstar-to-provide-advanced-tape-library-solutions\/","title":{"rendered":"ImageStore Ltd Announces UK &#038; EMEA Partnership with Qualstar to Provide Advanced Tape Library Solutions"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>https:\/\/www.imagestore.co.uk\/qualstar-press-release<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>UK [8th April 2025]<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2014 ImageStore Ltd, a leading provider of data storage solutions in the UK, is excited to announce its new partnership with&nbsp;<strong>Qualstar<\/strong>, a global leader in the design and manufacturing of advanced tape libraries and data storage solutions. As a newly appointed&nbsp;<strong>UK and EMEA preferred partner<\/strong>, ImageStore will now offer the full range of Qualstar&#8217;s&nbsp;<strong>Q-Series tape libraries<\/strong>, including the&nbsp;<strong>Q8<\/strong>,&nbsp;<strong>Q24<\/strong>,&nbsp;<strong>Q40<\/strong>, and&nbsp;<strong>Q80<\/strong>&nbsp;models, to businesses across the region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This partnership strengthens ImageStore&#8217;s position as a key supplier of high-performance, scalable, and cost-effective storage solutions for businesses of all sizes. Qualstar&#8217;s tape libraries are renowned for their reliability, ease of use, and impressive scalability, making them an ideal choice for enterprises seeking to safeguard their valuable data.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWe are thrilled to become Qualstar&#8217;s official preferred partner in the UK and EMEA,\u201d said&nbsp;<strong>James Kadzidlo<\/strong>, Technical Manager at ImageStore Ltd. &#8220;By adding Qualstar\u2019s 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.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u00a0<strong>Visit Us at the Media Production &amp; Technology Show 2025<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As part of this exciting partnership,&nbsp;<strong>ImageStore Ltd and Qualstar<\/strong>&nbsp;will be exhibiting&nbsp;<strong>side by side<\/strong>&nbsp;at the upcoming&nbsp;<strong>Media Production &amp; Technology Show (MPTS)<\/strong>, taking place on&nbsp;<strong>May 14\u201315, 2025<\/strong>, at&nbsp;<strong>Olympia Grand Hall, London<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Find us at joint stands G21\u2013G22 &#8211;&nbsp;<\/strong>Visit the official event website here:&nbsp;<a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mediaproductionshow.com\/\">Media Production &amp; Technology Show<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u00a0<strong>Qualstar\u2019s tape libraries offer several benefits, including:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Industry-Leading Scalability<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2013 The ability to grow as your storage needs expand.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Cost-Effective Backup Solutions<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2013 Lower operating costs compared to disk-based storage.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Long-Term Data Protection<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2013 Tape storage is perfect for long-term archiving, with a shelf life of up to 30 years.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Robust Security<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2013 LTO technology provides air-gapped protection against cyber threats like ransomware.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>ImageStore<\/strong>&nbsp;will offer the full range of&nbsp;<strong>Qualstar\u2019s Q-Series<\/strong>&nbsp;products, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Q8<\/strong>: A compact 1U autoloader designed for small businesses and remote offices.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Q24<\/strong>: A high-capacity 2U rack mount tape library with support for LTO-7, LTO-8, and LTO-9.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Q40<\/strong>: A 4U mid-range model ideal for medium-sized enterprises requiring scalable storage.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Q80<\/strong>: An enterprise-grade 6U library with up to 560 cartridge slots, offering massive scalability.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For more information on Qualstar tape libraries or to get a quote, visit&nbsp;<a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.imagestore.co.uk\/\">ImageStore&#8217;s website<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>About ImageStore Ltd<\/strong><br>ImageStore Ltd has been providing high-quality data storage solutions for over 30 years. Offering a wide range of products and services, ImageStore specialises in providing scalable, reliable, and secure storage solutions to organisations of all sizes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>About Qualstar Corporation<\/strong><br>Qualstar Corporation is a global leader in the design and manufacture of automated tape libraries, providing reliable, high-performance data storage solutions for businesses worldwide. Their solutions offer an unmatched combination of flexibility, scalability, and cost-effectiveness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For press enquiries, please contact:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>James Kadzidlo &#8211;\u00a0<\/strong>Technical Manager<br><a href=\"mailto:james@imagestore.co.uk\">james@imagestore.co.uk<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>https:\/\/www.imagestore.co.uk\/qualstar-press-release UK [8th April 2025]&nbsp;\u2014 ImageStore Ltd, a leading provider of data storage solutions in the UK, is excited to announce its new partnership with&nbsp;Qualstar, a global leader in the design and manufacturing of advanced tape libraries and data storage solutions. 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