NAB Show 2026: Facilis Showcases New HUB Performance, Security, and Protection; FastCache Accelerator, and FastTracker MAM

Key Takeaways

• Multi‑link Ethernet doubles speed on existing 1/10 Gb networks
• OAuth/SSO integration secures identity across Entra ID, Okta, Ping
• HUB storage now up to 1.4 PB, Nearline to 10 PB
• FastTracker 3.8.5 adds AI tagging via Google Vertex AI

Pulse Analysis

At NAB Show 2026, Facilis positioned itself as a catalyst for the next generation of media production, where the sheer volume of 8K footage and AI‑enhanced metadata demands storage that can keep pace. By pairing its shared file system with ATTO’s Thunderbolt 5 adapters, the company promises near‑line transfer rates that rival traditional fibre‑channel solutions, a critical advantage for live sports and real‑time broadcast environments that cannot tolerate latency.

Security and performance converge in Facilis’s version 8.4 release. Multi‑link Ethernet automatically aggregates existing 1 Gb and 10 Gb links, delivering up to double the bandwidth without network re‑architecting. OAuth and SSO support bring enterprise‑grade identity management from providers such as Entra ID, Okta and Ping, while the new Lock Down mode hides file‑system assets and enforces write‑protect policies, complemented by immutable LTO backups that safeguard against ransomware and accidental corruption.

On the metadata front, FastTracker 3.8.5 integrates Google’s Vertex AI to auto‑tag objects, logos, text and spoken content across hundreds of languages, turning massive media libraries into searchable assets. The addition of Avid Media Composer, alongside Adobe Premiere and DaVinci Resolve, embeds this capability directly into editors’ workflows. Coupled with expanded HUB storage—up to 1.4 PB in an 8U chassis and Nearline options scaling to 10 PB—Facilis offers a scalable, secure foundation for studios looking to future‑proof their production pipelines. The combined hardware and software enhancements signal a shift toward fully integrated, high‑performance, AI‑driven media ecosystems.