Quantum Launches GO Refresh for DXi T-Series: A Simple, Subscription-Based Model for Scalable Data Protection and Unmatched Cyber Resilience

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Quantum (NASDAQ: QMCO) has unveiled Quantum GO Refresh for DXi T-Series, a subscription-based program offering flexible payment options and hardware refreshes for data protection and cyber resilience solutions. The program introduces a turnkey subscription model with quarterly or annual payments for DXi all-flash backup appliances.

The new offering includes hardware, software, and support, featuring automatic hardware refreshes as solutions age. Key benefits include:

• Forever-ready platform with continuous software upgrades and hardware refreshes
• Pay-as-you-grow model with flexible payment terms
• Up to 70x more data storage through deduplication technology
• On-premises solution with no access or egress fees
• Veeam Ready/Veeam Integrated compatibility

Agreement terms range from 3 to 5 years, available through Quantum's worldwide reseller network, with plans to extend to other Quantum solutions later this year.

Positive

• Subscription model eliminates large upfront capital expenditure
• Automatic hardware refreshes included, reducing long-term costs
• Up to 70x storage efficiency through deduplication technology
• No access or egress fees for on-premises solution

Negative

• Requires 3-5 year commitment
• to on-premises deployment only

New model delivers seamless hardware refreshes, eliminating end-of-life concerns while enhancing cyber resilience, performance, and cost predictability

SAN JOSE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Quantum® Corporation (NASDAQ: QMCO) today announced the availability of Quantum GO Refresh™ for the DXi T-Series®, a program that provides flexible payment options and hardware refreshes to help customers immutably protect and quickly recover mission-critical data and IT infrastructure to overcome the ever-present threat of ransomware and other cyber-attacks. Quantum GO Refresh, a new offering within the Quantum GO™ portfolio, offers a turnkey subscription model paid quarterly or annually for Quantum’s DXi® all-flash T-Series backup appliances that includes the typical hardware, software, and support that Quantum customers have come to expect and adds a new dimension of ongoing hardware refreshes as the solution ages. This makes it easy for customers to deploy backup and data protection solutions that reduce upfront costs under a simple “everything included” subscription model and enables aggressive adoption of all-flash data protection and fast recovery across organizations of all sizes.

"With Quantum GO Refresh for DXi T-Series, we’re making enterprise-grade data protection and cyber resilience more accessible and predictable with a low-cost, yet powerful, future-proof solution,” said Willem Dirven, chief customer officer for Quantum. “By offering a simple subscription model that includes hardware refreshes, customers can focus on their business priorities without worrying about upfront investments or unexpected costs as hardware platforms go end of service. This is a game-changer for organizations looking to enhance cyber resilience with a flexible, cost-effective, forever-ready solution.”

Traditional data protection methods have been highly reliant on low-cost cloud storage and HDD-based backup targets that are storage-inefficient, limit data accessibility, and result in slow restore times exactly when data recovery is most urgent. Further, deployments are hampered by significant capital outlays and unpredictable networking and egress costs. Quantum GO Refresh for DXi T-Series simplifies DXi T-Series procurement, deployment, and ongoing hardware maintenance, enabling on-premises, pay-as-you-go solutions that provide high-performance access and fast recovery of immutable data copies stored on local, all-flash DXi T-Series systems. The new Quantum GO Refresh for DXi gives customers the convenience of unlimited software and hardware refreshes under a subscription model, so organizations can focus on scaling their business without having to worry about hardware and software renewals.

Key benefits for Quantum GO Refresh for DXi T-Series:

• Forever Ready
  Quantum GO Refresh for DXi T-Series subscriptions are easily extended and include continuing software upgrades. Plus, when installed hardware reaches end-of-service life, hardware is refreshed to the latest generation platform.
• Pay-As-You-Grow
  Choose the length of term and initial capacity to get started, then pay-as-you-go on an annual or quarterly basis for a true OPEX model experience, expanding capacity as needed.
• Bundled, Turnkey Solution
  Simple subscription model for the all-flash DXi T-Series that includes hardware, software, and support.
• Flexible and Configurable
  Customers can add additional services including installation, data migration, and solution management for easy periodic payments of these services.
• Security Your Way
  Gain better control and security over data – the solution is installed in the customer’s data center within the customer network and customer security policies.
• Up to 70x More Data Stored
  Quantum’s industry-leading deduplication technology delivers up to 70x* the data storage on disk vs. a non-deduplication system, with no access or egress fees for the on-premises solution.
• Diverse ecosystem support
  DXi T-Series are Veeam® Ready/Veeam Integrated and compatible with a broad range of additional backup software solutions

Quantum GO Refresh is available now for the DXi T-Series through Quantum’s worldwide network of resellers. Agreement terms range from 3 to 5 years, with either quarterly or annual payments. The program will be extended to other Quantum solutions later this year. For more information on Quantum GO, including GO Refresh for DXi T-Series, please visit https://www.quantum.com/go.

*Deduplication rates are variable based on data type.

About Quantum

Quantum delivers end-to-end data management solutions designed for the AI era. With over four decades of experience, our data platform has allowed customers to extract the maximum value from their unique, unstructured data. From high-performance ingest that powers AI applications and demanding data-intensive workloads, to massive, durable data lakes to fuel AI models, Quantum delivers the most comprehensive and cost-efficient solutions. Leading organizations in life sciences, government, media and entertainment, research, and industrial technology trust Quantum with their most valuable asset – their data. Quantum is listed on Nasdaq (QMCO). For more information visit www.quantum.com.

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These forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected, including without limitation, the following: the potential impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on our business, including potential disruptions to our supply chain, employees, operations, sales and overall market conditions; the competitive pressures we face; risks associated with executing our strategy; the distribution of our products and the delivery of our services effectively; the development and transition of new products and services and the enhancement of existing products and services to meet customer needs and respond to emerging technological trends; whether the market for Quantum GO and Qua develops as anticipated and whether our products meet the developing needs of this market; and other risks that are described herein, including but not limited to the items discussed in "Risk Factors" in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) and any subsequent filings with the SEC. We do not intend to update or alter our forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by applicable law or regulation.

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FAQ

What are the payment terms for Quantum's GO Refresh DXi T-Series subscription (QMCO)?

The program offers flexible 3-5 year agreements with quarterly or annual payment options through Quantum's reseller network.

How much storage efficiency does Quantum's DXi T-Series deduplication provide?

The DXi T-Series offers up to 70x more data storage compared to non-deduplication systems through Quantum's deduplication technology.

What backup software is compatible with Quantum's DXi T-Series?

The DXi T-Series is Veeam Ready/Veeam Integrated and compatible with a broad range of backup software solutions.

What is included in the Quantum GO Refresh DXi T-Series subscription?

The subscription includes hardware, software, support, ongoing hardware refreshes, and software upgrades in a bundled turnkey solution.