Cerabyte Unveils Immutable Data Storage for Government Customers

Enabling permanent sustainable data storage solutions using innovative ceramic-based technology

SANTA CLARA, Calif. & MUNICH, Germany--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Cerabyte, the pioneer of ceramic-based data storage solutions, today announced a strategic initiative aimed at accelerating the development of its ground-breaking ceramic data storage technology. Designed to meet the growing demand for immutable, sustainable long-term data storage, the initiative includes investment from In-Q-Tel (IQT), the not-for-profit strategic investor for the U.S. national security community and America’s allies.

Commercial and government sectors anticipate managing data volumes comparable to those of major corporations such as Meta or Amazon. Most of this data will remain in cold storage for extended periods, aligning with typical declassification timelines of 25 to 50 years. The National Academies conducted a Rapid Expert Consultation on technologies for archival data storage upon request of the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI).

“Cerabyte’s innovative technology can significantly enhance storage longevity and reliability while also reducing long-term costs and complexity,” said Greg Shipley, Managing Director, IQT Munich. “This strategic partnership aligns with our mission to deliver advanced technologies that meet the needs of the national security community.”

This partnership represents a major milestone enabling Cerabyte to focus on durability, security and environmental sustainability. Cerabyte’s unique ceramic data storage technology offers an unmatched approach, enabling zero power consumption to retain data while enabling fast retrieval of massive data volumes.

“As the world enters the age of AI and the use of digital information becomes unprecedentedly versatile and volatile, the need for permanent, immutable records has never been greater,” said Christian Pflaum, co-founder and CEO of Cerabyte. “The strategic partnership with IQT validates our mission and fuels our ability to deliver accessible permanent data storage solutions.”

Additional Resources:

• Cerabyte Press Kit
• Cerabyte Technology
• Video: Cerabyte for archival data
• National Academies: Rapid Expert Consultation on Archival Data Storage Technologies for the Intelligence Community

About Cerabyte

Cerabyte is at the forefront of developing sustainable, accessible, permanent data storage technology. Our innovative ceramic-based technology utilizes advanced laser-matrix writing and high-speed microscope reading technologies, forming the cornerstone of a system capable of storing immense amounts of data virtually forever with no data migration required and retrieval within seconds. Our cost-effective, immutable data storage features virtually unlimited media life while being fully recyclable, helping to reduce environmental and carbon footprint. Leveraging semiconductor manufacturing tool technology, we scale density and speed and are uniquely positioned to pave the way to the yottabyte era, leading the emergence of the industry’s newest storage tier. Learn more at www.cerabyte.com.

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