In an era where unstructured datasets are growing at an exponential pace, efficiently managing these vast and complex collections is more crucial than ever. NIWA, New Zealand’s National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research, is at the forefront of this challenge. Their mission to understand and protect the nation’s environment relies on a massive, ever-growing collection of unstructured data. This data is the lifeblood of their research, informing critical decisions about climate change, water resources, and marine ecosystems.
To meet this challenge, NIWA required a storage solution that could not only accommodate their massive dataset but also ensure its long-term preservation, accessibility, and security. Versity’s innovative approach to data management addressed NIWA’s specific needs and delivered a solution that safeguards New Zealand’s environmental legacy for generations to come.
NIWA, New Zealand’s National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research, is a cornerstone in understanding and safeguarding the nation’s environment. Their comprehensive data collection, from the ocean floor to the upper atmosphere, provides invaluable insights into climate patterns, freshwater systems, and marine ecosystems.
This robust dataset is essential for driving informed decision-making. NIWA translates complex scientific information into actionable knowledge, equipping decision-makers to make data-driven choices essential for improving resilience to environmental changes and advancing the management of New Zealand’s aquatic environments. By harnessing the power of their data, NIWA is at the forefront of developing innovative solutions to address environmental challenges and ensure a sustainable future for the country.
NIWA selected Versity to manage their archive due to our innovative approach to data management and our commitment to addressing their unique needs. At the heart of our solution is Versity’s ScoutAM, a cutting-edge mass storage platform designed to provide exceptional control and flexibility in data archiving. NIWA needed a solution that gave them more control over their archive, and they favored ScoutAM’s explicit archiving model, which effectively decouples filesystems from tape storage. This allows for intentional data management while avoiding vendor lock-in, ensuring that NIWA can adapt and expand their solution as their needs evolve without being tied to a single vendor.
Furthermore, our commitment to open formats guarantees NIWA data ownership and independent access. This transparency enables NIWA to maintain control of their data even if they choose to use another system in the future.
To complement this foundation, our modern, high-performance tape management system offers enhanced recall times and superior data management capabilities. Versity’s ScoutAM stands out as the only mass storage platform that supports existing data formats, providing NIWA with a seamless and efficient archiving experience. This eliminates the time-consuming and costly challenges of data migration, ensuring that NIWA’s critical data remains secure and intact.
Data protection and accessibility are paramount for organizations like NIWA. Our solution features automatic data replication between primary and secondary sites, which is essential for maintaining data integrity across locations. This capability ensures that NIWA’s data remains consistently protected and readily available, meeting their high standards for reliable and efficient management.
Finally, NIWA values our customer-centric approach and the open, influential support we provide. Our commitment to understanding and addressing their specific needs underscores our dedication to delivering a solution that supports their mission and enhances their data management capabilities.
“We are pleased to have prevailed in the competitive bidding process to provide the high capacity data management technology for NIWA in support of this crucial modernization effort,” said Bruce Gilpin, CEO of Versity Software. “ScoutAM’s advanced capabilities ensure that NIWA can access its entire historical data collection while transitioning from its legacy storage systems. This enables NIWA to convert to a modern platform without the pain of a traditional data migration, which is a key element of the Versity value proposition.
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