ImageStore Ltd Announces UK & EMEA Partnership with Qualstar to Provide Advanced Tape Library Solutions
Posted on April 8th, 2025
https://www.imagestore.co.uk/qualstar-press-release
UK [8th April 2025] — ImageStore Ltd, a leading provider of data storage solutions in the UK, is excited to announce its new partnership with Qualstar, a global leader in the design and manufacturing of advanced tape libraries and data storage solutions. As a newly appointed UK and EMEA preferred partner, ImageStore will now offer the full range of Qualstar’s Q-Series tape libraries, including the Q8, Q24, Q40, and Q80 models, to businesses across the region.
This partnership strengthens ImageStore’s position as a key supplier of high-performance, scalable, and cost-effective storage solutions for businesses of all sizes. Qualstar’s tape libraries are renowned for their reliability, ease of use, and impressive scalability, making them an ideal choice for enterprises seeking to safeguard their valuable data.
“We are thrilled to become Qualstar’s official preferred partner in the UK and EMEA,” said James Kadzidlo, Technical Manager at ImageStore Ltd. “By adding Qualstar’s industry-leading tape libraries to our portfolio, we can provide our customers with best-in-class solutions for data backup, archiving, and disaster recovery. We look forward to offering a seamless, reliable solution for businesses to protect and manage their data.”
Visit Us at the Media Production & Technology Show 2025
As part of this exciting partnership, ImageStore Ltd and Qualstar will be exhibiting side by side at the upcoming Media Production & Technology Show (MPTS), taking place on May 14–15, 2025, at Olympia Grand Hall, London.
Find us at joint stands G21–G22 – Visit the official event website here: Media Production & Technology Show
Come and meet the teams, explore the latest in tape storage technology, and discover how our solutions can support your data protection, backup, and media archiving requirements.
Qualstar’s tape libraries offer several benefits, including:
- Industry-Leading Scalability – The ability to grow as your storage needs expand.
- Cost-Effective Backup Solutions – Lower operating costs compared to disk-based storage.
- Long-Term Data Protection – Tape storage is perfect for long-term archiving, with a shelf life of up to 30 years.
- Robust Security – LTO technology provides air-gapped protection against cyber threats like ransomware.
ImageStore will offer the full range of Qualstar’s Q-Series products, including:
- Q8: A compact 1U autoloader designed for small businesses and remote offices.
- Q24: A high-capacity 2U rack mount tape library with support for LTO-7, LTO-8, and LTO-9.
- Q40: A 4U mid-range model ideal for medium-sized enterprises requiring scalable storage.
- Q80: An enterprise-grade 6U library with up to 560 cartridge slots, offering massive scalability.
Customers in the UK and EMEA can now rely on ImageStore for expert support, installation services, and ongoing maintenance for all Qualstar tape library systems.
For more information on Qualstar tape libraries or to get a quote, visit ImageStore’s website.
About ImageStore Ltd
ImageStore Ltd has been providing high-quality data storage solutions for over 30 years. Offering a wide range of products and services, ImageStore specialises in providing scalable, reliable, and secure storage solutions to organisations of all sizes.
About Qualstar Corporation
Qualstar Corporation is a global leader in the design and manufacture of automated tape libraries, providing reliable, high-performance data storage solutions for businesses worldwide. Their solutions offer an unmatched combination of flexibility, scalability, and cost-effectiveness.
For press inquiries, please contact:
James Kadzidlo – Technical Manager
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