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Qualstar Corporation (OTC: QBAK) is a manufacturer of digital storage solutions and high‑efficiency power supplies whose activities generate regular news for investors and industry observers. Founded in 1984, the company focuses on automated magnetic tape libraries under the Qualstar™ brand and compact power solutions under the N2Power™ brand, serving data‑intensive organizations and OEM customers across multiple sectors.
The QBAK news feed highlights financial results, including quarterly and annual earnings releases that discuss revenue trends, gross margin performance, segment results for data storage and power supplies, and the use of non‑GAAP measures such as Adjusted EBITDA. These updates often explain how product mix, customer concentration, and operating expenses are affecting profitability and cash position.
Qualstar’s news also covers strategic initiatives such as partnerships, distribution agreements, and corporate actions. Recent announcements include a partnership with CMS Distribution to broaden access to Qualstar’s tape libraries through resellers and IT providers, and a collaboration with Scale Logic, SFS Media, and the CaraOne platform to help media‑centric organizations manage and remonetize legacy tape content using AI‑assisted workflows. The company has additionally reported on a plan of conversion to reincorporate from California to Nevada with an associated stock split.
Management updates, such as the appointment of a Chief Technology Officer to support expansion into enterprise markets and bundled hardware‑software offerings, also appear in the news stream. For investors and professionals following data storage and power electronics, the QBAK news page provides a centralized view of Qualstar’s operating performance, partnerships, and corporate developments. Bookmark this page to quickly access new press releases and historical announcements related to Qualstar Corporation.
Qualstar (OTC: QBAK) certified ATTO XstreamCORE 8100T for integration with its Q-Series tape libraries, from the Q8 through the Q1000+.
This qualification enables LTO-8, LTO-9, and LTO-10 support and allows up to four SAS tape drives to connect via the XstreamCORE 8100T to dual 10Gb Ethernet ports over iSCSI, simplifying deployment and enabling remote, secure, high-capacity tape archives for media, research, and HPC workflows.
Qualstar (OTC: QBAK) launched the Q1000+ Enterprise Tape Library on February 11, 2026, for large-scale backup, disaster recovery, and long-term data archiving.
The Q1000+ ships in 42U and 48U racks, supports LTO-9 and LTO-10, offers up to 44.6 PB native (111.5 PB compressed) per rack, and can scale via multi-rack configurations toward exabyte-scale deployments. It includes a browser-based management interface with guided setup and remote monitoring and is available now.
Qualstar (OTC: QBAK) announced completion of its legal reincorporation from California to Nevada and a 3-for-1 forward stock split of issued and outstanding common stock on Feb. 2, 2026.
The company submitted required corporate action documentation to FINRA; FINRA must review, clear the action and assign an official ex-date before the split is reflected in trading on the OTC Markets. The timing of FINRA review, clearance, and the ex-date is determined by FINRA. The company will provide further details once FINRA assigns the ex-date.
Qualstar (OTC: QBAK) announced a plan of conversion to reincorporate from California to Nevada and a 3:1 split of its common stock. The plan was approved by the board and by holders of approximately 77.9% of outstanding shares, which meets California law requirements for the reincorporation.
The company will mail a Notice to shareholders on December 12, 2025 describing statutory dissenters' rights and differences between California and Nevada law. The reincorporation is expected to become effective upon filing with the Secretaries of State of California and Nevada on or about January 12, 2026, unless the board elects to abandon the plan.
Qualstar (OTC: QBAK) announced a partnership with Scale Logic on December 9, 2025 to develop integrated solutions for legacy media. The collaboration includes SFS Media for migration and archiving and Obvious Future's CaraOne platform to enable AI-driven discovery, retrieval, and monetization of tape content libraries.
The program aims to help media organizations remonetize archived IP, streamline access to legacy assets, and extend insights into new and existing archives.
Qualstar (OTC: QBAK) reported third quarter 2025 results on Nov 12, 2025, showing accelerating tape-storage demand and balance-sheet strength. Q3 revenue rose 49% year-over-year to $2.02M, and gross profit increased 25% to $692K. Net income was $219K (EPS $0.15), reversing a prior-year loss, and Adjusted EBITDA improved to $69K. The company ended Q3 with $2.3M cash and no debt. Year-to-date revenue declined 15% to $5.11M, reflecting lower power-supply shipments, while nine-month gross margin improved to 34.9% from 29.5%. Management highlighted partnerships, software expansion, targeted M&A, and plans to uplist to a major U.S. exchange.
Qualstar Corporation (OTC: QBAK) has appointed Jeff Sengpiehl as its new Chief Technology Officer, effective immediately. This newly created position aims to accelerate innovation and advance the company's growth strategy. Sengpiehl brings over 30 years of experience in media and entertainment technology, most recently serving as CTO at Key Code Media.
The appointment aligns with Qualstar's strategic objectives, including expansion into enterprise markets, broadening product portfolio through bundled hardware and software offerings, and pursuing strategic acquisitions. Sengpiehl's expertise spans cloud infrastructure, AI-enabled workflows, and enterprise workflow design, with previous leadership roles at Light Iron, Sim International, and ABC Television.
Qualstar Corporation (OTC: QBK), a manufacturer of data storage solutions and high-efficiency power supplies, will present at the 2025 Gateway Conference on September 3-4 in San Francisco. CEO Steven N. Bronson will present on September 3rd at 2:30 PM PT, discussing the company's strong Q2 performance featuring 34% gross margins and positive net income.
The presentation will highlight Qualstar's growth strategy, which focuses on leveraging its 40-year expertise to pursue new opportunities through complementary software solutions and strategic acquisitions. The company aims to strengthen recurring revenue, scale operations, and enhance shareholder value.
Qualstar Corporation (OTC: QBAK) has announced a strategic partnership with CMS Distribution to distribute its data storage products across the UK and Ireland. CMS will serve as the sole distributor, targeting corporate resellers, managed service providers, retailers, and IT companies.
The partnership leverages CMS's strong presence and customer relationships in these territories, along with their expertise in shipping and importing. Qualstar's offerings include data storage solutions for various sectors including media, government, military, healthcare, and data centers, featuring immediate availability, pre-configuration, 3-year warranty, and no slot licensing fees.
Qualstar Corporation (OTC: QBAK), a data storage and power solutions provider, reported mixed Q2 2025 results. Despite a 40% year-over-year revenue decline to $1.43 million due to lost power-supply customer business, the company achieved significant profitability improvements.
Key highlights include gross margin expansion to 34% from 22% in Q2 2024, net income of $204,000 ($0.14 per share) compared to prior year loss of $327,000, and a strong cash position of $2.2 million with zero debt. The company is actively pursuing acquisitions and strategic alliances to expand its data management capabilities and drive recurring revenue through complementary software offerings.