In times of exponential data growth, Cerabyte has developed a storage medium that is designed to last forever. The technology is intended to take the storage of so-called cold data to a completely new level. This refers to data that is not constantly needed but still needs to be stored for a long period of time. As part of a strategic investment, Pure Storage is now investing in the startup from Starnberg districtThe two companies are keeping the exact amount of the investment secret.
Pure Storage is a US provider that also specializes in the development and distribution of data storage solutions. The company's focus has previously been on flash storage technologies. According to consistent media reports, Pure Storage founder John Colgrove will also join the Cerabyte board of directors.
Cerabyte uses for its Solution Ultra-thin display glass coated with a ten-nanometer-thin ceramic layer. Using femtosecond lasers and digital mirror devices, the startup, founded in 2022, writes QR codes onto the coated glass film. The data stored in them can be read by a system of lasers and cameras. This approach is intended not only to ensure the longevity of the data but also to make the storage medium resistant to environmental influences. The ceramic coating is said to be harder than steel and can withstand temperatures of up to 500 degrees Celsius.
Cerabyte is still in its early stages, but the partnership with Pure Storage is now intended to accelerate commercialization. Venturebeat quotes Steffen Hellmold, Business Development President at Cerabyte:
"We have a working prototype available for viewing today. We've already had several potential customers visit, including well-known hyperscalers, which is very encouraging. Furthermore, we plan to have a ready-to-use petabyte system in the rack for customers to experience and purchase next year."
