Zero Tape Loss

TapeTrack's unique top down design and usage of inovative technologies such as RFID and real-time speech synthesis ensure that there is no room for the errors that result in lost tapes.

Unlike many other solutions that are simply a front end to a database, TapeTrack's multi-tasking intuitiative design means that TapeTrack is constantly looking for signs that might indicate a potential problem.

TapeTrack removes the risk of lost productivity, profits and reputation caused by tape loss.
 
Industry Solutions
Data Protection Sector Solutions
Information Technology Sector Solutions
Broadcast and Entertainment Sector Solutions
Oil and Gas Sector Solutions
Business Benefits
Zero Tape Loss
Low Cost of Ownership
Full Scalability
Full Library Visibility
A Complete Range of Interfaces
Complete Compliance
Granular Security
Service Level Reporting
Powerful Charge-Back/Invoicing Options
Complete Automation
Carrier Grade Stability
Industry Leading Support
Product Highlights
Top down Design
Sarbanes-Oxley Compliant Movement Histories
Multi-Barcode Support
Simple Management Automated Media Rotation
Real-time Tape Management System (TMS) Synchronization
Virtual Slot Management
Speech Enabled Real-time Picking
Intelli-Slot Slot Allocation
No need for Database Administrator
Real-time Database Replication
Full Command Line Interface
Multi-site Support
Feature Rich User Interface
File Server Functions
 
  Industry Solutions
TapeTrack is used in many diverse industries to track removable media as it changes location throughout its lifecycle.
Data Protection Sector Solutions
TapeTrack is used by the Data Protection Sector to manage large and small libraries of media on behalf of their customers.
Information Technology Sector Solutions
TapeTrack is used by the Information Technology Sector to track removable media as it moves from nearline systems to onsite racking or off-site as part of a disaster recovery strategy. In the absence of a Tape Management System (TMS) TapeTrack will also manage the retention and rotation of individual media or media sets.
Broadcast and Entertainment Sector Solutions
TapeTrack is used by the Broadcast and Entertainment Sector to track and manage a diverse range of media formats ranging from film stock to analog and digital magnetic media.
Oil and Gas Sector Solutions
TapeTrack is used by the Oil and Gas Sector to track and manage large libraries of geological information.
  Business Benefits
TapeTrack has many benefits that enable businesses to excercise complete control over large and diverse media libraries. These benefits not only facilitate the best possible productivity outcomes but also ensure that service level and compliance issues are always met.
Zero Tape Loss
TapeTrack's unique top down design and usage of inovative technologies such as RFID and real-time speech synthesis ensure that there is no room for the errors that result in lost tapes.

Unlike many other solutions that are simply a front end to a database, TapeTrack's multi-tasking intuitiative design means that TapeTrack is constantly looking for situations that might indicate a potential problem.

TapeTrack removes the risk of lost productivity, profits and reputation caused by tape loss.
Low Cost of Ownership
TapeTrack uses the appropriate solution for each apsect of its implementation. This alleviates the need for compromises, work-arounds and expense often associated with complex middleware such as web servers and relational databases.

TapeTrack reduces the cost of ownership by:
  • Removing the need for a database administrator by relying on the rock solid stability of the Oracle Berkeley Database.
  • Removing the need for expensive backup and management solutions associated with relational databases.
  • Removing the expense of purchasing and maintaining middleware such as a relational database.
  • Minimizing user training requirements by using familiar Windows elements such as context menus, drag-and-drop and Wizards.
  • Minimizing user interaction by automating most regular tasks.
Full Scalability
TapeTrack is designed and tested to manage libraries that extend well over 10 million volumes. This scalability allows you to manage even small libraries with the confidence that should the library grow over time you will be able to continue to use the same system with the same methodologies without the cost of change.

You also have the confidence of knowing that should your future needs change TapeTrack is available on a range of platforms including Windows, Linux and UNIX.
Full Library Visibility
TapeTrack presents information in a concise way that allows you to view and manage your library in real-time whilst still allowing information to be concurrently updated from a number of sources.
A Complete Range of Interfaces
TapeTrack interfaces with all common Tape Management Systems (TMS) and backup systems to provide an enterpise view of all tape assets irrespective of platform and storage technology.

All TapeTrack software is written on top of TapeTrack's Application Programming Interface (API). A Software Development Kit is also availalbe to registered partners who wish to extend TapeTrack as they see fit.
Complete Compliance
TapeTrack ensures that you are always ahead of the curve when it comes to internal auditing requirements and the ever increasing burden of statutory obligations such as Sarbanes- Oxley (SOX), HIPAA and Gramm-Leach-Bliley. Every activity that affects the location and identity of every single media asset is journaled so that you always know where your media is going and where it has been.
Granular Security
TapeTrack's server based granular security allows full control over all aspects of library management at a user, IP address and Interface level. This gives you the flexability to give low level access to less trusted staff while allowing others to undertake more sophistocated tasks.
Service Level Reporting
TapeTrack allows both retrospective and real-time service level reporting to ensure that all service level commitments have been met and are being met.

Full email and SMS integration mean that any potential breach of service level agreements (SLA) can be corrected before they are a breach.
Powerful Charge-Back/Invoicing Options
TapeTrack's powerful invoicing tool set allow you to create concise accurate invoices with complete confidence. Invoicing options include high water mark and tiered pricing models.
Complete Automation
TapeTrack automates most library management tasks allowing you to focus your human resources on management by exception. This allows you to reduce your labor costs or re-task your staff to other non-library management roles.
Carrier Grade Stability
TapeTrack is engineered to have minimal downtime and uses database technologies such as real-time database replication to ensure that any hardware failures do not impact continuity of service.
Industry Leading Support
TapeTrack is developed and supported by people who understand tape library management. This understanding of library management and the challenges that face people who are tasked with keeping media library assets secure and available ensures that you can rely on us to give impecable support.
  Product Highlights
Top down Design
TapeTrack's top down design allows you to always be aware of how many tapes you have and where they should be.
 
Sarbanes-Oxley Compliant Movement Histories
TapeTrack records every activity relevant to the movement of a media volume. Histories can be printed and exported to Excel or XML then given to auditors.
 
Multi-Barcode Support
TapeTrack Supports all barcoding formats allowing you to use customer barcodes and barcodes from other off-site vendors without having to remove and re-add barcodes.
 
Simple Management Automated Media Rotation
TapeTrack's Simple Management allows powerful media rotation rules to be assigned to media that meet defined criteria. This has the following benefits:
  • Remove risk of data input error
  • Remove cost associated with data entry
  • Predict future media rotations
 
Real-time Tape Management System (TMS) Synchronization
TapeTrack's real-time synchronization module runs natively on Windows, Linux, Solaris and HP-UX allowing real-time synchronization of media movement records with Tape Management Systems such as CA-1, RMM, BRMS, NetBackup, Data Protector, Time Navigator and CommVault.
Virtual Slot Management
TapeTrack's Virtual Slot Management facilities allow customer assigned slots to be used alongside non-assigned slot systems without having to have seperate standards.
Speech Enabled Real-time Picking
TapeTrack's unique speech enabled picking and distribution allows librarians to handle tapes in real-time without having to carry paper picking lists and without having to synchronize a PDT scanner.

If a librarian finds a tape in the wrong location they can scan the tape then and there to hear where the tape should be placed.

Intelli-Slot Slot Allocation
TapeTrack's Intelli-Slot slot allocation algorithm allows tapes to be slotted in clusters that facilitate the fastest picking and distribution speeds without having to visually check each storage location.
No need for Database Administrator
TapeTrack's embedded Oracle Database provides all of the robustness and data concurrency of a relational database without the expense of having to employ a DataBase Administrator (DBA).
Real-time Database Replication
TapeTrack's real-time database replication allows you to configure a free replication server that can be switched in the event of a catastrophic event. This replication server can be anywhere in the world that supports a TCP/IP connection.
Full Command Line Interface
The TapeTrack Command Line Interface (CLI) allows you to implement powerful automation including email support to automatically email reports such as inventories and picking lists to others.
Multi-site Support
TapeTrack supports multiple sites allowing you to manage libraries around the world from a single point of control.
Feature Rich User Interface
TapeTrack's feature rich user interface allows customers to connect into the database and perform functions such as media management, reporting and authorized user management.
File Server Functions
TapeTrack provides efficient file upload and download features allowing customers to automatically upload disaster recover plans and tape management catalog restore boot strap files.