- Cerabyte’s ceramic-on-glass technology introduces a new era for sustainable digital archiving
- Permanent media eliminates the power needs of traditional archival data systems
- Smartphone-readable samples show how accessible permanent storage will soon be
At the recent 2025 Open Computing Project (OCP) Global Summit in San Jose, California, Cerabyte offered attendees an unusual opportunity to “own a piece of storage history.”
The company displayed framed samples of its ceramic-on-glass media, each containing a digital copy of the U.S. Constitution.
These early access samples showcase a new form of data preservation technology that aims to outlast all traditional media currently in use.
The giveaway was part of the OCP Innovation Village, where companies present technologies that are reshaping the future of computing, networking and data centers.
Cerabyte’s approach is based on the idea that data Storage must be permanent and sustainable.
The company’s ceramic media requires no maintenance, power, or transportation to preserve information, offering what it calls “unlimited data preservation.”
This design significantly reduces long-term storage costs and carbon footprint, a claim likely to appeal to data-intensive industries such as hyperscalers, research institutions, and digital archives.
This demo focused on token content rather than capacity, and the current prototype is said to hold several gigabytes.
Summit visitors watched a live demonstration demonstrating how to read and decode data stored on ceramic media on glass using a standard smartphone.
This accessibility feature sets the technology apart from traditional archive storage, which often requires specialized readers or environments.
“Data is at the heart of society and so is artificial intelligence, yet storage media is not designed to hold data permanently while allowing quick access,” said Christian Pflum, CEO of Cerabyte. “This is a unique combination that is key to preserving the past and unlocking future use cases.”
Despite the promise of longevity and efficiency, questions remain about scalability, production cost, and real-world adoption.
While ceramic specimens on glass offer a stunning glimpse into archival permanence, their path to commercial viability in modern cloud storage environments and AI data infrastructures remains uncertain.
For now, OCP Summit attendees should take with them not just a souvenir of innovation, but perhaps a tangible indication of what the future of data preservation might lead to.
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