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GMA Network
14 hours ago
- Automotive
- GMA Network
LTO: Motorcycles most of 18k unregistered vehicles apprehended in May 2025
The Land Transportation Office (LTO) said Tuesday it apprehended 18,934 unregistered motor vehicle, most of which are motorcycles, for the month of May. According to a statement, the majority were motorcycles with 12,206. There were 3,105 tricycles, at least 1,800 vans, and over 1,000 private vehicles. The remainder is divided between passenger jeepneys, buses and trucks. LTO data revealed that most of the apprehensions occurred in the jurisdiction of LTO- Region 4A with 9,906 apprehensions. This area covers the provinces of Cavite, Laguna, Batangas, Rizal and Quezon. 'Our campaign will remain aggressive until such time that we compel these motor vehicles to comply with their obligation to have their motor vehicles registered because it is through registration that motor vehicles are checked for road worthiness… This is not only part of your obligation as motor vehicle owners, it is part of your responsibility not only for your safety but also of your family,' said LTO Chief Assistant Secretary Atty. Vigor Mendoza II. The LTO official urged motor vehicle owners to register their cars to avoid hefty fines, adding that driving an unregistered motor vehicle has a P10,000 fine. The agency's campaign against unregistered vehicles is being conducted by the LTO with the Philippine National Police (PNP) and other law enforcement agencies. —Jiselle Anne Casucian/RF, GMA Integrated News
GMA Network
a day ago
- GMA Network
MMDA files complaints vs over 50 motorists over covered license plates
The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) has filed complaints against over 50 motorists for covering their license plates to avoid getting caught under the No Contact Apprehension Policy (NCAP). In Joseph Morong's Monday report on '24 Oras,' the licensed plates of motorists were seen covered with various objects including a face mask, paper plate, leaves, and underwear. A motorist was also caught using the EDSA busway without a license plate, but upon inspection, authorities found that he had hidden it in the compartment of his motorcycle. 'Hindi lang po mga motorcycles, but now to the extent even four-wheel vehicles. Deliberately tinatakpan po ang mga plaka just to escape the mere apprehension of the NCAP,' said Gabriel Go, head of MMDA special operations group. (We also filed a complaint not just against motorcycle riders but also four-wheeled vehicles. They deliberately cover their license plates just to escape the mere apprehension of the NCAP.) Meanwhile, the Land Transportation Office (LTO) will send a show cause order to the violators to hear their explanations. The MMDA and LTO warned motorists that they may face criminal charges for covering their license plates. They may face a fine of P5,000 for violating the Motorcycle Crime Prevention Act. 'May pagkakulong po ito na six months and one day to two years. Sumunod na lang po tayo sa batas para po hindi lumaki ang problema ninyo,' LTO executive director Greg Pua said. (They may be imprisoned for six months and one day to two years. Just follow the traffic rules to minimize your problems.) He added that motorists cannot use the excuse that they have yet to receive their license plate since there is no backlog. 'Kung wala pa silang nakuha na plaka, dapat nakalagay sa likod nila yung MB file number. Without the plate po, we can also apprehend para malaman bakit wala ka pang plaka,' Pua said. (If they don't have the license plate yet, the MB file number should be placed on the back of the motorcycle. We can apprehend them to know why they don't have their license plate yet.) Motorists may also check the plate number tracker if their plates are already available. The license plates can be delivered to their homes. Since the implementation of NCAP last May 26, about 700 motorists a day have been caught violating traffic rules. However, none have been given a notice yet since MMDA personnel are still validating the cases. Meanwhile, the Stop NCAP Coalition held a protest to call for its suspension until roads and signage are fixed. They will file a temporary restraining order against NCAP before the Supreme Court. In a petition filed before the Supreme Court, the petitioner is seeking clarification on where the NCAP should be implemented. — Mariel Celine Serquiña/BAP, GMA Integrated News
GMA Network
2 days ago
- GMA Network
MMDA reports over 50 motorists who covered license plates to LTO
The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) on Monday reported to the Land Transportation Office (LTO) more than 50 motorists who covered their license plates to evade capture under the No Contact Apprehension Policy (NCAP). MMDA Special Operations Group - Strike Force head Gabriel Go turned over some evidence such as photos to LTO Executive Director Greg Pua to identify the registered owners of the vehicles in question. 'We would like to formally present our complaint, on behalf of our chairman Atty. Don Artes. We already compiled more than 50 na mga litrato kung saan tinatakpan ang mga plaka ng mga sasakyan,' Go said in a press conference. (We would like to formally present our complaint, on behalf of our chairman Atty. Don Artes. We already compiled more than 50 photos of vehicles with license plates covered.) Pua said once the registered owners of the vehicles are identified, the LTO will issue a show cause order against them. 'With these complaints. Rest assured po, mag-i-issue tayo ng show cause order dito po. Malalaman po natin kung sino-sino po ito. We will issue the show cause order and we will use all reasonable means available para matigil na itong gawain na ito,' he added. (With these complaints. Rest assured, we will issue a show cause order. We will determine. We will find out who they are. We will issue the show cause order and we will use all reasonable means available to stop this violation.) The Motorcycle Crime Prevention Act penalizes tampering of license plates with P5,000 fine and up to two years implementation of NCAP resumed on May 26 after the Supreme Court (SC) partially lifted the temporary restraining order (TRO) against the policy, allowing only the MMDA to implement the program. NCAP is a policy that uses closed-circuit television, digital cameras and/or other gadgets or technology to capture videos and images to apprehend vehicles violating traffic laws, instead of traffic enforcers on the ground. Under the policy, violators can pay fines later online or at the MMDA office. They can also contest their supposed violations caught under the NCAP. —RF, GMA Integrated News
Yahoo
5 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Quantum Announces LTO-10 Support for Scalar Tape, Delivering the Industry's Highest Capacity to Store More, Scale Faster, and Preserve Every Bit
With support for the latest LTO standard, Quantum's backup, archive, and object storage platforms offer unmatched density and efficiency, ideal for AI, compliance, and long-term data growth SAN JOSE, Calif., May 29, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Quantum® Corporation (NASDAQ: QMCO), today announced support for LTO® Ultrium® format generation 10 full-height tape drives in its Scalar tape libraries, including industry-Scalar® i7 RAPTOR, Scalar i6, and Scalar i6000 systems. This latest advancement strengthens Quantum's leadership in delivering high-density, secure, and cost-effective archival storage solutions. By combining the massive native capacity of 30 TB per LTO-10 cartridge (up to 75 TB compressed at 2.5:1) with Quantum's advanced tape automation and intelligent management software, customers gain the highest storage density, lowest total cost of ownership, and strongest cyber protection—ideal for long-term archiving in an era where preserving every bit of data is essential to staying competitive. Quantum, along with IBM® and HPE®, is a long-standing member of the LTO Consortium, the group of companies that directs development and manages licensing and certification of LTO. LTO-10 serves as a core enabling technology across Quantum's end-to-end solutions, powering integrated cold storage tiers ActiveScale® object storage, extending automated archival tiers in StorNext® file system, and enhancing long-term backup retention DXi® data protection appliances. These deep integrations unlock the highest levels of seamless, scalable storage, from high-performance workflows to ultra-durable, AI-ready archives. In anticipation of the new standard, Quantum designed the new Scalar i7 RAPTOR to deliver the highest storage density of any tape library on the market—up to 60 PB (LTO-10 native) in a single rack, and more than 3x the density of competing systems today. This translates to 70% lower operational costs through significant floor space, power, and cooling savings. Combined with Quantum's exclusive security features like Ransom Block, Tape Blocking, and Active Vault, the Scalar platform delivers true air-gapped protection to defend against ransomware and cyber threats. "The introduction of LTO-10 marks a major leap forward in tape technology," said Fred Moore, president, Horison Information Strategies. "Its capacity, performance, and architectural improvements make it the most compelling choice for petabyte-scale, long-term data retention—especially in today's AI-driven, video-rich, and compliance-heavy environments. The combination of LTO-10 and Quantum's tape-integrated solutions offers exactly the kind of high-capacity, low-cost solution customers need to solve the challenge of storing data indefinitely." "Scalar i7 RAPTOR integrates seamlessly with Quantum StorNext NAS and SAN file workflows, ActiveScale object storage, and DXi deduplicated backup to deliver scalable, efficient cold storage across the data lifecycle," said Bruno Hald, vice president and general manager of secondary storage at Quantum. "When paired with Scalar i7 RAPTOR, our S3-compliant ActiveScale solution becomes a powerful on-prem Glacier-class archive—now supporting LTO-10 and delivering up to 60 PB per frame and up to 70% lower cost for long-term data retention at exabyte scale." The new LTO-10 drives feature multiple interface options, including 32 Gb Fibre Channel and 12 Gb SAS, delivering up to 400 MB/s per drive. The LTO-10 SAS drives also support active optical connectivity, expanding cable distances from 10 to 100 meters, providing increased deployment flexibility. Unlike previous generations, LTO-10 requires no media calibration, streamlining operations and improving efficiency. Quantum is currently accepting orders for LTO-10-based solutions including Scalar i7 Raptor, Scalar i6, Scalar i6000, and within ActiveScale object storage, and expects shipments to begin later this quarter. For more information on LTO-10 drives, visit For more information on Quantum's data lifecycle management solutions to propel, protect and preserve every bit of data, visit Quantum, the Quantum logo, Scalar, and ActiveScale are registered trademarks of Quantum Corporation and its affiliates in the United States and/or other countries. LTO and Ultrium are registered trademarks of Hewlett Packard Enterprise, IBM, and Quantum Corporation. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Forward-Looking Statements The information provided in this press release may include forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ("Exchange Act"). These forward-looking statements are largely based on our current expectations and projections about future events and financial trends affecting our business. Such forward-looking statements include, in particular, statements about the anticipated benefits and features of LTO-10, and Quantum's Scalar, ActiveScale, StorNext, and DXi solutions as well as our business prospects, changes and trends in our business and the markets in which we operate. 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We do not intend to update or alter our forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by applicable law or regulation. View source version on Contacts Media Contact: Sara Beth FaheyMatter Communicationsquantum@ 401.351.9507 Sign in to access your portfolio
Forbes
6 days ago
- Business
- Forbes
Ultrium/LTO Announces 30TB Native LTO-10 Magnetic Tape
LTO tape cartridges getty LTO-10, the newest generation of the LTO Ultrium tape format, was announced today. Full-height drives and media are available for immediate ordering from vendors like Symply and Spectra Logic. Shipments of LTO-10 drives and media are to begin in June 2025. The latest generation LTO tape offers native storage capacities of 30TB and 400MB/s transfer speed per cartridge. 2.5X compressed capacities of 75TB are also advertised per cartridge. LTO-10 provides a 66% increased capacity per cartridge than the prior generation LTO-9 tape. Supported interfaces include 32 Gb/s Fibre Channel and 12 Gb/s SAS. Magnetic tape provides some of the most cost-effective digital storage with costs per TB. The prior generation LTO-9 tape cartridges at 18TB native sell for about $90, or about $5/TB. In high volume the LTO-10 tapes should provide even lower prices, perhaps closer to $3/TB native. This compares to our estimates of large data center HDD prices of about $10-12/TB. These HDDs are available at capacities up to 36TB using HAMR or SMR technologies. The LTO program projects LTO generations of up to LTO-14. These new generations tended to be introduced every 2-3 years, although LTO-9 was introduced in September 2021, or about 3.5 years before the LTO-10 introduction. In addition to lower storage prices compared to HDDs, LTO and other magnetic tape technologies are mostly used in library environments where the tape cartridges are stored on shelves until needed when they are accessed by robotic handling systems to load them into and out of drives where data is written or read. Many tape cartridges can be used for each drive and data is actively used only when it is in the drives. As a consequence, the energy consumption per storage capacity for magnetic tape is much less than for HDDs, which are usually always on. Thus, magnetic tape can provide better total cost of ownership for a given storage capacity. This makes magnetic tape an important element in the digital storage hierarchy for retaining data that doesn't need fast access. Coughlin Associates estimates that about 180 Exabytes of compressed, 2.5X native, capacity of magnetic tape was shipped in 2024. According to Barry Rudolph, board member of storage systems company, Spectra Logic, the LTO program announced its initial product roadmap shortly after the introduction of LTO-1 in 2000. This was a gutsy thing to do. Up until LTO-9 the Ultrium/LTO Industry group composed of HPE, IBM, Quantum, Fujifilm, Sony and several other companies had generally achieved a doubling of native cartridge capacity with every generation. The prior LTO roadmap had LTO-9 targeted for 24TB, but when it was introduced, it was an 18TB product. LTO-9 drives could read LTO-8 cartridges, but not earlier generation LTO tapes. LTO-10 drives will have similar limitations for reading older cartridge readability. The LTO generation roadmap before the introduction of LTO-10 targeted this product as up to 36TB. However, it is not uncommon for digital storage technologies to miss their targets in terms of capacity and other important characteristics. Many storage technologies have had roadmaps for future products over the years, including HDDs and SSDs, often made by storage consortia or the individual companies. Making advances in these various storage technologies has been getting harder over time, slowing advances in storage density, among other characteristics, similar in some ways to the slowing of semiconductor lithographic advances. For instance, prior HDD technology roadmaps showed the introduction of energy assisted magnetic recording many years before the introduction of this technology in shipping HDDs in the last 3 years. Below is the current LTO roadmap for tape cartridge roadmap showing expectations for future products up to LTO-14. This roadmap still shows the LTO-10 as up to 36TB and LTO-14 as up to 576TB. We expect an updated version in the near future. We presume LTO-14 would still have 2.5X compressed storage capacities of over 1PB per cartridge. LTO Roadmap, as of 5/27/25 Ultrium LTO LTO-10 magnetic tape cartridges with native storage capacities of 30TB are announced with shipments of cartridges and drives to occur in June 2025. Magnetic tape continues to provide some of the most cost effective and lowest energy digital storage technology in the market.
