Tandberg Data GmbH (Overland-Tandberg)

About Overland-Tandberg

Overland-Tandberg, with its German subsidiary Tandberg Data GmbH, is a globally active technology company in the field of data lifecycle management, data backup and archiving. The product portfolio comprises RDX removable disk solutions (including SSD media), tape drives and NEO-series tape automation solutions as well as Olympus servers and Titan-series entry-level storage. The patented RDX technology is also used by companies such as Dell, IBM, HPE, Lenovo and Quantum. Manufacturing takes place via an integrated global supply chain; own locations in the Americas, EMEA and Asia-Pacific support sales, service and logistics, including Reverse Logistics and a Technology Center for repairs. Through a worldwide channel network of distributors, DMRs and VARs, products are delivered to more than 100 countries. Customers come, among others, from financial services, healthcare, video surveillance, telecommunications, broadcasting and the public sector. Tandberg Data GmbH in Dortmund (HRB 5589, Dortmund Local Court) was the central EMEA entity until its liquidation in early 2025; since then, Tandberg Data RDX products have been distributed in EMEA via the master distributor eParts.

Site

Dortmund

Processes

Managed services and support, IT infrastructure solutions: design, integration, configuration, test labs, Global manufacturing and supply chain / forward & reverse logistics, Technology Center repair, OverlandCare service & support (5 service levels up to 24x7x4hr on-site), Product registration, warranty and RMA processing, Air-gap/data security and archiving solutions (hybrid cloud, client cloud)

Materials

RDX Removable Disk Technology, Tape Solutions (LTO/NEO Series), Olympus Servers and Titan Storage

Certificates

NMSDC Corporate Plus Membership / Minority Business Enterprise (MBE), Minority-owned IT company certification, NMSDC Corporate Plus / MBE, SBA Certification (minority-owned)

Founded

1933

Industries

Financial services, Video surveillance, Healthcare, Retail, Manufacturing, Telecommunications

1. 01

   Product development (patented RDX and NEO technology)

2. 02

   Global manufacturing and supply chain

3. 03

   IT infrastructure: design, integration, configuration, test labs

4. 04

   Distribution via distributors, DMRs and VARs

5. 05

   Service & support (OverlandCare, 5 service levels)

6. 06

   Reverse Logistics and Technology Center repair

Products and Technologies

Locations

Quality and Certifications

Overland-Tandberg is accredited as a certified Corporate Plus member of the National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC/MBE) and by the US Small Business Administration (SBA) as a minority-owned IT company.

Company History

1. 1933

   Founding of Tandbergs Radiofabrikk by Vebjørn Tandberg in Oslo

2. 1970

   First proprietary data tape drives by Tandberg

3. 1979

   Re-establishment of Tandberg Data after the insolvency of Tandbergs Radiofabrikk (Siemens 51%, State of Norway)

4. 1981

   Founding member of the QIC Committee; first streaming linear tape drives

5. 1984

   Tandberg Data goes public

6. 2006

   Acquisition of the assets of Exabyte Corporation (VXA format)

7. 2009

   Insolvency of Tandberg Data ASA and Tandberg Storage; re-establishment under TAD Holding AS (majority owner Cyrus Capital)

8. 2011

   Acquisition of the RDX removable disk system from ProStor Systems

9. 2014

   Acquisition of Tandberg Data by Overland Storage; late 2014 acquisition of Overland Storage by Sphere 3D Corp. – creation of the Overland-Tandberg brand

10. 2024

    Strategic realignment: discontinuation of the LTO tape archive business, focus on RDX; November: insolvency filing of Tandberg Data GmbH in Dortmund

11. 2025

    January 2: opening of insolvency proceedings of Tandberg Data GmbH, shutdown of operations; January: liquidation; February 20: complete cessation of operations; distribution of Tandberg Data RDX products in EMEA thereafter via distributor eParts