Why M DISC as an Archival Solution vs. other options?

<b>Longevity</b></br> With Verbatim M DISC, information is engraved into a patented, inorganic recording layer resistant to light, temperature and humidity. Based on ISO/IEC 16963 testing, M DISC media has a projected lifetime of several hundred years –up to 8X that of most LTO media and up to 60X that of hard disc drives.
Longevity
With Verbatim M DISC, information is engraved into a patented, inorganic recording layer resistant to light, temperature and humidity. Based on ISO/IEC 16963 testing, M DISC media has a projected lifetime of several hundred years –up to 8X that of most LTO media and up to 60X that of hard disc drives.
<b>Compatibility</b></br> Verbatim prides itself on producing optical media compatible with more drive manufacturers than any other brand in the world. To ensure writer and autoloader compatibility, Verbatim works closely with hardware manufacturers on all phases of product development. </br></br> M DISC BD-R media is compatible with the latest Blu-ray hardware from leading manufacturers – no special drives required for recording or playback. </br></br> Additionally, BD-R drives are required to be backward compatible with older forms of optical media such as CDs and DVDs. This sets BD-R media apart from other archival solutions such as LTO, which has been known to exhibit compatibility issues between versions. With M DISC BD-R, there’s no need to worry about future compatibility – your data will be available for generations to come.
Compatibility
Verbatim prides itself on producing optical media compatible with more drive manufacturers than any other brand in the world. To ensure writer and autoloader compatibility, Verbatim works closely with hardware manufacturers on all phases of product development.

M DISC BD-R media is compatible with the latest Blu-ray hardware from leading manufacturers – no special drives required for recording or playback.

Additionally, BD-R drives are required to be backward compatible with older forms of optical media such as CDs and DVDs. This sets BD-R media apart from other archival solutions such as LTO, which has been known to exhibit compatibility issues between versions. With M DISC BD-R, there’s no need to worry about future compatibility – your data will be available for generations to come.
<b>Random Access - Get your data faster.</b></br> Unlike offline storage options, such as LTO, Verbatim BD-R media provides random access, allowing you to navigate directly to the data you need without the need to fast forward or rewind.
Random Access - Get your data faster.
Unlike offline storage options, such as LTO, Verbatim BD-R media provides random access, allowing you to navigate directly to the data you need without the need to fast forward or rewind.
<b>High Definition</b></br> Blu-Ray ® discs are designed specifically to store high-definition files. Using blue-violet laser technology, Blu-Ray® discs can handle up to 1080p resolution, 3-D, CAD, multiple audio formats, and other high-density file formats.
High Definition
Blu-Ray ® discs are designed specifically to store high-definition files. Using blue-violet laser technology, Blu-Ray® discs can handle up to 1080p resolution, 3-D, CAD, multiple audio formats, and other high-density file formats.

Printable Surfaces

Discs with printable surfaces allow you to keep your important files labeled and organized with no hassle. Verbatim offers two types of printable discs: white inkjet hub and white thermal hub.

White Inkjet Hub

Specially designed for use with inkjet printers, Verbatim M DISC white inkjet printable media offers full-surface, edge-to-edge printing and superior fast-drying ink absorption for clear text and high-resolution, photo-quality images. Create custom labels to organize your important files with ease, using your inkjet disc printer.

White Thermal Hub

Verbatim M DISC white thermal media surfaces are formulated for use with thermal printers to produce photo-quality images with glossy, rich color and high surface durability. Hub printable, these discs allow you to create high-quality, edge-to-edge labels for your M DISC media. Verbatim thermal media is extensively tested for compatibility with leading thermal disc printers to ensure optimum performance and reliability.
Printable Surfaces

Who can utilize M DISC BD-R media as a long-term archival solution?

<b>Government agencies</b></br> <ul><li>Great for official documents and data management</li><li> Find specific records quickly and easily</li><ul>
Government agencies
  • Great for official documents and data management
  • Find specific records quickly and easily
    <b>Medical professionals</b></br> <ul></li>Long term solution perfect for compliance requirements </li><li>Ideal for x-rays and other detailed imagery</li><li> Quickly access patient records and files. </li></ul>
    Medical professionals
      Long term solution perfect for compliance requirements
    • Ideal for x-rays and other detailed imagery
    • Quickly access patient records and files.
    <b>Educational institutions</b></br> <ul><li>Long-term, low-cost archival solution – scalable and budget friendly.</li></ul>
    Educational institutions
    • Long-term, low-cost archival solution – scalable and budget friendly.
    <b>Law Enforcement/Security</b></br> <ul><li>Easily store and access HD videos, surveillance and security footage</li></ul>
    Law Enforcement/Security
    • Easily store and access HD videos, surveillance and security footage

    <b>Design/Architecture firms</b></br> <ul><li>Store detailed CAD drawings, plans and renderings in high-definition quality.</li>
    Design/Architecture firms
    • Store detailed CAD drawings, plans and renderings in high-definition quality.
    <b>Libraries</b></br> <ul><li>Great for archiving different types of media – photographs, video, digital magazines, and more!.</li></ul>
    Libraries
    • Great for archiving different types of media – photographs, video, digital magazines, and more!.
    <b>Financial institutions</b></br> <ul><li>Secure, local storage of financial records with low cost of ownership</li></ul>
    Financial institutions
    • Secure, local storage of financial records with low cost of ownership
    <b>Audio/visual professionals</b></br><ul><li>Ideal media for storing HD files such as video, 3D animations and more. </li><li>Many more…</lu></ul>
    Audio/visual professionals
    • Ideal media for storing HD files such as video, 3D animations and more.
    • Many more…