Invested in CIA-Tel backed by the CIA in Cerabyte, showing interest in long-term storage Cerabyte technology offers 5000 -year durability with ceramic plates IN-Q-TEL support is aligned with the need for the safe file storage government
We have written about Cerabyte several times in the past, since the storage startup is developing high -durable high density file storage based on ceramic nanolayas.
Although it is still in the relatively early stages of development, Cerabyte technology is presented as a sustainable and scalable alternative to magnetic tapes and optical discs for long -term data preservation.
In 2024, Pure Storage made a strategic investment of $ 5 million in Cerabyte, with the founder John “Coz” Colgrove joining the Board of Directors of Cerabyte as part of the agreement. Now the company has announced a strategic association with IN-Q-Tel (IQT), the non-profit strategic investor for the United States National Security Community, founded in the 1990s by the CIA.
Meet national security needs
Unlike traditional magnetic or flash media, the Cerabyte approach uses laser writing or electron beam to encode data on ceramic glass plates that are resistant to heat, radiation, water and electromagnetic interference.
The company states that this medium could offer data retention for more than 5,000 years, which makes it ideal for cold storage in data centers, scientific institutions and government archives.
The details of the investment size have not been revealed, but the support of IQT suggests a growing interest in the long -term file storage solutions of the government and commercial sectors.
“Cerabyte innovative technology can significantly improve the longevity and reliability of storage while reducing long -term costs and complexity,” said Greg Shipley, IQT Munich managing director.
“This strategic association is aligned with our mission of offering advanced technologies that meet the needs of the national security community.”
The National Academy recently made a rapid expert consultation on archival data storage technologies at the request of the Office of the National Intelligence Director.
IQT support occurs in a time to increase government concern around the need to manage and preserve large amounts of classified data for periods of 25 to 50 years (the typical time before declassification).
“As the world enters the age of AI and the use of digital information becomes unprecedented versatile and volatile, the need for permanent and immutable records has never been greater,” said Christian Pflaum, co -founder and CEO of Cerabyte.
“The strategic association with IQT validates our mission and feeds our ability to offer accessible permanent data storage solutions.”
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