Why Optical?
Value
- Optical media remains the most affordable form of storage with an extremely low cost per MB.
Reliability
- Optical discs have a higher long-term reliability than other types of data storage devices. And with long-term archival options, optical media can have lifetimes of hundreds of years.
- With better backwards compatibility than tape, flash, or cloud storage, data stored on optical media can be accessed for many years to come.
Security
- With data security being a bigger concern than ever, storing important information on physical media lets you take control of your data.
- Some optical discs are read-only, meaning once data is written, it cannot be altered, further protecting your data.
Backup v. Archive
The difference between backing-up your data and archiving your data is subtle, but important. Backing-up data is usually done on a daily or weekly basis, to account for any edits or additions you have made. Archiving is a more permanent solution – ideally, you archive data a few times a year and it remains safe for years to come.
Optical media is the ideal media for archiving. It is durable enough to last for years and takes up less physical storage space. The random access file retrieval makes finding data faster and easier. And with better backwards compatibility, data stored on optical media can be accessed for many years to come.
Who Can Use Optical Media as a Long-Term Archival Solution?
Government/Official Agencies
- Find specific records quickly and easily
- Read-only discs prevent data from being altered or stolen
- Store records locally or offsite, with low cost of ownership, and a small storage footprint
Medical Institutions
- Securely store patients records and files while maintaining quick access
- Long term solution perfect for compliance archival requirements
- Ideal for x-rays, MRI records and other detailed imagery
Businesses/Financial Institutions
- Data is stored off-network and out of reach of data attacks
- Maintain access to files for years to come with exceptional forward and backward compatibility
Individuals
- Data is stored off-network and out of reach of data attacks
- Maintain access to files for years to come with exceptional forward and backward compatibility
Printable Optical Media
High-Quality Surface
Verbatim printable discs are designed with a high-quality surface and trusted Verbatim technology – don’t sacrifice performance for a printed disc.
Vibrant Color Reproduction
Our discs are designed for vibrant color reproduction and photo-quality printing with edge-to-edge printing and fast-drying ink absorption.
Wide Range
Verbatim offers a wide range of printable discs, including shiny silver, inkjet and thermal printable, with options for a printable or branded hub. Be sure the disc surface type matches the requirements of your disc printer.
DataLifePlus Technology
Blue AZO Dye
Verbatim’s blue AZO dye provides better protection against UV light degradation, offering better archivability and keeping your data protected. Our dye is optimized for higher laser sensitivity, meaning better reading and writing of your data at faster speeds.
Compatibility
DataLifePlus discs have been tested, tuned and certified by drive manufacturers to burn at their maximum rated speeds.
High Quality & Reliability
Dedicated and monitored production lines ensure DataLifePlus discs have been designed to have a low error rate and high read/write reliability – feel safe trusting your data to these high-quality discs.