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PROMISE Technology Announces AI-Optimized Innovations at NAB 2026

In a groundbreaking revelation, PROMISE Technology, a renowned leader in high-performance storage solutions for the media and entertainment industry, is gearing up to present its next-generation Thunderbolt 5 solutions and AI-optimized platforms at the upcoming NAB Show 2026 in Las Vegas.

Elevating Storage Solutions with Thunderbolt 5

As creative production technology evolves rapidly, PROMISE Technology has committed to leading the charge. According to Alice Chang, the company’s Chief Marketing Officer, the Pegasus line of products has notably advanced alongside each Thunderbolt generation, establishing itself as a flagship storage system trusted by content creators worldwide. This launch emphasizes the necessity to remain at the forefront of performance enhancements critical for AI-optimized storage systems.

Continuing her insights, Chang stated, “With shifts towards high-resolution formats, generative AI, and increased cloud collaboration, PROMISE is poised to meet the diverse and growing demands of modern media production.” The upcoming solutions are designed specifically to cater to the high throughput requirements and low latency crucial in today’s data-intensive workflows.

Collaborations and Industry-Standard Performance

Ben Hacker, the General Manager of Client Connectivity Division at Intel, underscored that the integration of Thunderbolt 5 will enable PROMISE to provide unparalleled connectivity standards across its storage systems. This technological enhancement achieves an impressive 80Gbps of bi-directional bandwidth, significantly reducing data transfer times—a vital improvement for creators handling ultra-high-definition formats such as 4K to 12K.

To illustrate these capabilities, PROMISE will showcase real-time demonstrations at NAB 2026, highlighting several key products:

• - Pegasus5 R12 Pro - optimized for Mac workflows that deliver speeds of approximately 6,000 MB/s for Final Cut Pro with internal NVMe scratch.
• - Pegasus5 R12 - tailored for Windows workflows, featuring GPU-accelerated editing with Adobe Premiere, enhanced through PROMISE plugins.
• - Pegasus5 M8 - a compact solution offering multi-GB/s speeds via eight NVMe connections, ideal for using AI plugins in advanced editing software.
• - Pegasus5 N4 - a portable option with ultra-compact features for mobile editing environments, equipped with Thunderbolt 5.
• - VTrak 8206 - an NVMe AI server designed to enhance AI training and facilitate 8K editing with low latency.
• - Vess A8340 - a hybrid server utilizing Intel Xeon technology to provide onboard AI capabilities for video indexing and enhanced streaming.

Conclusion

As an innovative company, PROMISE Technology remains resolute in delivering reliable, high-performance storage systems tailored for the entertainment sector. Attendees at the NAB Show 2026 can explore these advancements firsthand at PROMISE’s booth located in the North Hall — N2661.

For more information, visit www.promise.com and discover how PROMISE is shaping the future of media storage solutions.