Quantum Corp. (NYSE: QTM) announced that Alex Grossman, the company’s vice president of media and entertainment, will present “How Storage Efficiencies Enhance Content Production” at the Storage Visions 2016 conference. Grossman will examine challenges presented by a changing media production landscape, explain the shortcomings of general-purpose, IT-centric storage in addressing modern workflow demands, and discuss how the latest advances in workflow-optimized storage are aiding companies of all sizes in achieving greater production flexibility and efficiency. He will also share insights on how this new technology enables users to consolidate and simplify the addition of clients, ease configuration and maintenance issues and establish a powerful platform for the tools and applications that support their business.
His Storage Visions presentation is slated for Tuesday, Jan. 5, 1 pm PT, at the Luxor Hotel in Las Vegas.
“Today’s ‘always-on’ society, with video expected everywhere, anytime and on any device, places unprecedented demands on content producers and their storage infrastructure,” said Grossman. “The Storage Visions 2016 conference offers media production companies a valuable opportunity to learn about the latest storage technology and the ways in which the right solution can significantly enhance and accelerate the production workflow.”
The two-day Storage Visions 2016 conference will feature keynote presentations from industry leaders, as well as sessions and exhibits highlighting the latest architectures in memory and storage technologies.
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