Archiware

News Summary:

On March 5, 2026, Archiware highlighted P5 Version 8's capabilities for modern media archives, emphasizing control, visibility, compliance, and workflow integration to provide immediate asset access, security, and encryption. Previously, on March 3, Archiware reported a rise in inquiries from large enterprises and institutional organizations grappling with growing storage demands and the need to archive significant data volumes. This followed the official release of Archiware P5 Version 8.0 on February 9, which introduced features such as P5 Synchronize Cloud Sync Plans, allowing scheduled data replication and migration between local storage hosts and S3-compatible object storage. Earlier, on January 21, Archiware demonstrated a smart cold storage workflow with Geyser Data, showcasing how modern media archives can integrate LTO tape economics with cloud access simplicity by archiving assets directly into Geyser Data’s cloud-based cold storage platform using Archiware P5 Archive. In mid-January, David Fox from Archiware participated in the Symply Podcast, advocating for a "cloud-smart" and hybrid approach to archiving, arguing against a "cloud-first" strategy.