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The Resilience Imperative: Why Unified Storage and Immutable Backups Define 2026 Enterprise Strategy

Unified Storage Platform | SPFS + SPIR Immutable Backup | Spictera

One platform. Two packages. Complete protection.

SPFS + SPIR deliver hybrid storage with built-in compliance, immutability, and IBM Storage Protect integration.

Core Platform

Binary Packages

SPFS

Spictera File System

File system access layer providing native integration with IBM Storage Protect

  • File system mount for seamless application access
  • Policy routing based on path and MIME type
  • Encryption with your own private keys
  • LAN-free options for optimized performance

SPIR

Spictera Immutable Repository (Snapshot)

Immutable snapshot engine for ransomware protection and point-in-time recovery

  • Write-Once-Read-Many (WORM) protection
  • Comprehensive versioning for clean copies
  • Instant point-in-time recovery
  • Tamper-proof audit trails

Spictera Features

File Access

Native file system integration for seamless application compatibility

Bucket Access

S3-compatible object storage interface for modern applications

Virtual Tape Library

VTL support for legacy backup applications

Snapshot (SPIR)

Immutable point-in-time copies for instant recovery

Geo-Fencing

Location-based data residency and access control

Ransomware Protection

Detection, prevention, and clean recovery capabilities

Geo Storage

Location-aware content assignment for field technicians and mobile workforce

Archive & Backup

Unified platform for both backup and long-term archival

IBM Storage Protect Integration

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Unified Storage extends IBM Storage Protect with Spictera's features while inheriting IBM's enterprise capabilities

Filtering

Include/exclude rules for granular control

Version & Retention Policy

Policy-driven lifecycle management

Tiering

Automatic data movement across storage tiers

Data Reduction

Deduplication and compression

Multi-Site Replication

Geographic redundancy and DR

Failover & Fallback

Automatic failover between targets

Mix Media Support

Tape, disk, cloud, optical, NAS

Encryption

At-rest and in-transit with your keys

Architecture Overview

Local Storage
Unified Storage
SPFS
SPIR
Cloud Tier

Supported Platforms

We support a wide range of operating systems and architectures with automated builds for enterprise reliability.

Operating SystemVersionsArchitecturesBuild Status
AlmaLinux
8, 9, 10
x86_64
ppc64le
s390x
Automated
Debian
11, 12, 13
x86_64
ppc64le
s390x
Automated
Rocky Linux
8, 9
x86_64
ppc64le
s390x
Automated
Ubuntu LTS
22.04, 24.04
x86_64
ppc64le
s390x
Automated
Oracle Linux
8, 9, 10
x86_64
ppc64le
s390x
Automated
Red Hat Enterprise Linux
8, 9, 10
x86_64
ppc64le*
s390x*
Partial
*Manual build only
Windows Server
2019, 2022
x86_64
Automated
Windows Desktop
11
x86_64
Automated
SuSE Linux Enterprise
12, 15
x86_64
ppc64le
s390x
Pending

* Automated builds ensure consistent quality across 26 of 40 supported variants. New platforms are continuously added to our CI/CD pipeline.

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