OWC Announces New High-Speed Storage for Individuals and Workgroups

OWC just opened the doors to the latest high-speed storage technology: Thunderbolt 5!

OWC (Other World Computing) today announced two groundbreaking product launches at IBC 2024: the new Jellyfish Studio for editorial collaboration and the OWC Envoy Ultra Thunderbolt 5 SSD featuring, for the first time, Thunderbolt 5.

NOTE: These details are taken from the OWC press release.

OWC ENVOY ULTRA THUNDERBOLT 5 SSD

For the first time ever, Thunderbolt 5 storage will soon be available!

NOTE: Here’s an interview between Larry Jordan and Larry O’Connor explaining what Thunderbolt 5 is and how media creators can benefit.

The Envoy Ultra is a cutting-edge Thunderbolt 5 SSD that promises to set new standards in speed and performance. Tailored to meet the needs of media and entertainment professionals today and tomorrow, the Envoy Ultra Thunderbolt 5 SSD is:

• Faster than Fast – Revolutionary speed over 6000MB/s…up to 2x faster than Thunderbolt 4 and USB4.
• Machine Maximizing – Gets the most speed possible from Thunderbolt 3, Thunderbolt 4, and USB4 machines.
• Ready for Anything – Easily handle daily data needs to pro-level creative projects while matching internal storage performance.
• Versatile – Works with Macs, PCs, iPad Pros, Chromebooks, and Surface devices.
• Rugged – Water-resistant, dust-resistant, and crushproof.
• Convenient – Bus-powered with built-in Thunderbolt cable.
• Silent – Fanless, heat-dissipating aluminum design.

Available in 2 TB ($399.99 US) and 4 TB ($599.99 US) capacities, it is available for pre-order now and will start shipping in late October.

Link: https://www.owc.com/news/owc-launches-envoy-ultra-thunderbolt-5-ssd

JELLYFISH STUDIO

The new, cost-effective Jellyfish Studio redefines media-centric workflows with its enterprise-level performance, unmatched redundancy, and user-friendly management software. Tailored specifically for content creators and filmmakers, as well as media professionals, Jellyfish Studio delivers first-of-its-kind features that simplify collaboration and increase productivity, including:

Enterprise Ready — Powered by a Linux OS and ZFS File System, Jellyfish Studio combines file system, RAID, and volume management in one – offering a fast, secure, and scalable storage solution

Easy Setup and Management — With the Jellyfish Manager, users can easily set up, manage permissions, and connect to the cloud with just a few clicks – while Jellyfish Connect ensures secure access to assets from anywhere

Specialized Media Software — The Jellyfish Media Asset Management (MAM) and Jellyfish Media Engine provide powerful tools for media organization, transcoding, and remote access – enabling teams to work seamlessly from ingest to delivery

Link: https://www.owc.com/solutions/jellyfish/studio