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High-performance storage, memory, and connectivity leader Other World Computing (OWC®) has announced its extensive product showcase for CABSAT 2026 (October 5–7 at the Dubai Exhibition Centre, Stand No- H2-B57, S15).
Targeting broadcast engineers, DITs, film editors, and content creators, OWC’s showcase focuses on ultra-fast ingest memory solutions, next-generation Thunderbolt 5 (80Gb/s) desktop and portable SSDs, and enterprise-grade archival tape systems designed for demanding 8K and multi-camera production pipelines.
Featured Product Showcase
1. OWC Atlas Memory Cards & Card Readers
- OWC Atlas V90 Memory Cards: Engineered for advanced photography and video recording at maximum camera bitrates.
- OWC Atlas Pro CFexpress Type A Memory Cards: Delivers up to 2x faster ingest speeds for Sony Alpha and FX series cameras.
- OWC Atlas Pro CFexpress Type B Memory Cards: High-speed storage designed for the demanding requirements of professional filmmakers and photographers.
OWC Atlas USB4 CFexpress 4.0 Type B Card Reader $99.99
The OWC Atlas USB4 CFexpress 4.0 Type B Card Reader utilizes a 40Gb/s USB4 interface to eliminate card offload bottlenecks. Available at Samy’s Camera, it includes a Type-A to Type-B adapter for fast offloading of Sony media.
- OWC Atlas Dual CFexpress + SD Card Reader: Dual-slot reader accommodating both CFexpress Type B and SDXC UHS-II media simultaneously.
- OWC Atlas Dual SD Card Reader: Dual-slot SDXC UHS-II card reader optimized for multi-card camera workflows.
2. Production Storage & RAID Systems
OWC Envoy Ultra Thunderbolt 5 Portable SSD $799.99
The OWC Envoy Ultra Thunderbolt 5 Portable SSD delivers bus-powered transfer speeds up to 6,000 MB/s in a rugged IP67 enclosure. Available at Newegg.com – OWC or B&H Photo-Video-Audio, it supports capacities up to 8TB.
Other World Computing owctb5tbl12x048 OWC ThunderBlade X12 Thunderbolt 5 NVMe SSD RAID Storage Solution With SoftRAID $6,000.00
The OWC ThunderBlade X12 Thunderbolt 5 RAID SSD serves as an ultra-fast shuttle and editing RAID array built for multi-cam 8K editing suites. Available at DirectDial, it delivers maximum throughput with SoftRAID integration.
- OWC Express 4M2 Ultra: Thunderbolt 5 (80Gb/s) NVMe RAID array pre-configured with SoftRAID up to 32TB capacities or available as a bare enclosure.
The OWC Express 1M2 80G USB4 External SSD features an aluminum heat-sink enclosure designed to handle 80Gb/s speeds. Available at Adorama or DirectDial, it supports DIY or ready-to-run NVMe builds.
OWC Envoy Pro Elektron USB-C NVMe SSD $379.99
The OWC Envoy Pro Elektron USB-C NVMe SSD packs fast NVMe performance into a crushproof, dustproof, and waterproof IP67 mini-aluminum housing. Available at AVLgear.com or Best Buy, it provides ultra-compact field backup.
OWC ThunderBay 8 Thunderbolt Enterprise Drive RAID $6,999.99
The OWC ThunderBay 8 Thunderbolt Enterprise RAID delivers massive multi-bay desktop storage capacity for growing video libraries. Available at B&H Photo-Video-Audio, it provides dependable performance for post-production editing suites.
- OWC Gemini: All-in-one dual-bay storage enclosure providing up to 48TB of capacity alongside integrated docking ports.
- OWC Jellyfish Nomad: Portable mobile NAS designed for DITs, independent VFX studios, and on-the-go collaborative edit teams.
- OWC Archive Pro: Thunderbolt 40Gb/s LTO 7/8/9 tape archiving system storing up to 45TB compressed per tape with a 30-year lifespan.
3. Thunderbolt 5 Connectivity Solutions
OWC Thunderbolt 5 Hub $207.30
The OWC Thunderbolt 5 Hub turns one host port into three downstream Thunderbolt 5 ports with up to 120Gb/s display bandwidth and 140W power delivery. Available at Walmart – IPC Store, it streamlines cable management.
- OWC Thunderbolt 5 Dock: Complete desktop command center designed to expand peripheral ports and maximize workstation bandwidth.
- OWC Thunderbolt 5 Dual 10Gb/E Network Dock: High-end docking station featuring dual 10 Gigabit Ethernet ports for fast server network connectivity.
- OWC Thunderbolt 5 Cables (2M): Ultra-fast 80Gb/s–120Gb/s cables designed for universal Thunderbolt and USB-C compatibility.
“Media professionals are working with more data, higher resolutions, and tighter production schedules than ever before… At CABSAT, we’re excited to show how OWC solutions support the entire creative workflow — from capturing content in the field and ingesting it at high speed to editing, storing, protecting, and sharing it.”
— Chris Kooistra, Vice President of Marketing, Other World Computing (OWC)
The MikesGig Takeaway
- Thunderbolt 5 Speed Leap: Bus-powered Thunderbolt 5 drives like the Envoy Ultra offer up to 6,000 MB/s, eliminating transfer bottlenecks when offloading massive 8K raw camera files on set.
- End-to-End Production Pipeline: Pairing high-speed Atlas CFexpress cards with LTO tape archiving systems gives filmmakers a seamless pipeline from raw field capture to 30-year cold storage.
- High-Bandwidth Network Docking: Adding dual 10Gb Ethernet to Thunderbolt 5 docking setups allows editing laptops to connect directly to shared facility SAN and NAS storage networks without extra adapters.
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