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OpenDrives Promotes “Data Services” Model and Brings Storage to the Edge at NAB 2026
At NAB Show 2026, OpenDrives made it clear that its evolution is no longer just about storage, but about a broader focus centered on data, workflows, and global distribution.
“We started as a NAS company, but today we are a 100% software company,” explained Trevor Morgan, CEO of the company, marking the shift in direction guiding their current strategy.
OpenDrives Edge: Reducing FrictionThe centerpiece of the presentation was OpenDrives Edge, a new solution aimed at solving one of the primary challenges of modern production: efficient access to high volumes of content in distributed environments. “Edge is about eliminating friction between teams and their data so they can focus on the work rather than how files are moving,” noted Alex Dunfey.
The proposal functions as an acceleration layer between the cloud and remote locations, allowing teams to work with local speeds on content that may reside in data centers or public clouds. Through caching mechanisms and automatic synchronization, the system reduces latency, avoids duplication, and limits costs associated with data traffic.“Today, teams are globally distributed and video volume continues to grow. Traditional storage is no longer enough to sustain these workflows,” added Morgan. In this context, Edge is positioned as a key piece within the OpenDrives ecosystem, which continues to use Atlas as its central management and storage platform.
From Storage to Data ProcessingAnother major announcement was Astraeus, a solution designed to run containerized applications close to storage, even on the data infrastructure itself. “We are bringing computing to where the data is, not the other way around,” the company explained. The goal is to reduce latency and improve efficiency in processes that require intensive access to large datasets.
This approach reinforces a trend that OpenDrives has been promoting: transforming storage into an active layer within the workflow. “Data is no longer static. It moves constantly between teams, locations, and applications. The challenge is to guarantee immediate availability without bottlenecks,” pointed out Jon Jon San Juan.In this sense, the strategy rests on three pillars: intelligent data movement (Edge), workflow optimization, and advanced services such as indexing and metadata to better exploit content.
Latin America: Sports and Distributed ProductionThe company also highlighted the potential of Latin America, especially in sectors such as sports, broadcast, and live production. “In markets like Mexico, Brazil, or South America, sports is a very sophisticated business, and video is central to monetization and engagement,” stated San Juan.
In the region, where many operations combine local infrastructure with the cloud, the hybrid model proposed by OpenDrives finds fertile ground. The ability to work with heavy data without being completely dependent on international connectivity appears as a significant differentiator.
Beyond the launches, OpenDrives insists on a consultative approach as part of its value proposition. “We don’t just deliver software. We work with clients to design workflows that actually function in their daily operations,” explained Dunfey.
With an offering that combines software-defined storage, edge computing, and data services, the company seeks to position itself in an era where infrastructure stops being an end in itself and becomes an enabler of production.
