Qualstar (OTCMKTS:QBAK) is a designer and manufacturer of automated tape library systems and data storage solutions, offering a range of products that cater to enterprise backup, archiving and data management needs. Its product portfolio includes modular and scalable tape libraries, autoloaders and standalone tape drives compatible with Linear Tape-Open (LTO) technology as well as legacy formats such as Digital Linear Tape (DLT) and Exabyte. The company’s solutions are engineered to provide high-capacity storage, long-term data retention and automated media handling, addressing the requirements of organizations seeking reliable, cost-effective alternatives to disk-only backup environments.
Since its incorporation in the late 1980s, Qualstar has established a solid reputation in the data storage industry, with an emphasis on product quality, system reliability and ease of integration. Headquartered in Simi Valley, California, the company serves a global customer base through a network of value-added resellers and distribution partners. Qualstar’s systems are deployed across a variety of verticals, including finance, healthcare, government and media, where secure, long-term data preservation and regulatory compliance are critical.
Over the years, Qualstar has evolved its offerings to support emerging use cases such as data encryption, remote library management and cloud gateway integration. Ongoing product development efforts focus on enhancing automation, reducing total cost of ownership and simplifying system administration. The company’s research and engineering teams work closely with drive manufacturers and software vendors to ensure compatibility with the latest backup applications and tape technologies.
Qualstar is led by a seasoned management team with deep domain expertise in data storage and enterprise IT. The leadership group emphasizes customer service, technical support and partner collaboration as key drivers of market growth. Looking ahead, the company aims to expand its footprint in emerging markets and continue refining its automated tape library solutions to meet evolving data protection and archival needs worldwide.
