Digital pathology is scaling faster than ever before. Slide volumes are increasing, project scopes are expanding, and long-term data retention requirements continue to grow. But while science moves forward, effective storage and access to the raw data has become a pain point for organizations. Aging or inadequate storage infrastructure has often lagged behind the adoption of slide scanning—creating cost overruns, workflow bottlenecks, inefficiencies, and technical limitations that slow research down.

At Pathcore, we’ve been working hard to change that.

Over the past year, we've reengineered our already-innovative cloud storage architecture to make it dramatically more efficient, flexible, and cost-effective—without compromising on performance or compliance. The results speak for themselves:

• 50% savings for Pathcore customers
• 35% increase in storage usage, due to lower costs
• Zero performance degradation reported by customers

But we’re not stopping there.

Introducing HSM v2: The next evolution in digital pathology storage

We’re launching HSM v2—our next-generation hierarchical storage management (HSM)  system, purpose-built for digital pathology at scale. This upgrade builds on the foundation of our current tiered storage architecture and introduces new capabilities designed to offer even more control, cost savings, and operational flexibility.

Here’s what’s coming with HSM v2:

Ultra-low-cost archival tier

An entirely new storage tier designed for long-term retention, offline backups, and regulatory compliance. Ideal for storing completed studies, slide backups, and datasets that need to be preserved but aren’t accessed frequently.

Flexible data tiering

Need to move a study from active access to archival storage—or vice versa? With tier mobility, HSM v2 gives you the power to manage access and cost in a way that aligns with your project needs, timelines, and budget.

Continuing what works: Transparent pricing and smart infrastructure

As always, we're committed to keeping things simple and predictable for our users. With HSM v2, you'll continue to benefit from:

Predictable, low-cost pricing

Volume discounts are built in from the start—no surprises, no complex fee structures.

No metadata overhead

You only pay for what you upload. There are no extra charges for metadata or other overhead charges.

High-performance infrastructure

Our storage system remains globally accessible, performant and optimized for digital pathology workflows, with fast retrieval times, compliance-ready design, and support for massive-scale slide libraries.

Prioritize data infrastructure to unlock the potential of your digital pathology tools 

This isn’t just a storage update—it’s a foundational shift in how infrastructure supports the future of digital pathology.

Whether you're an academic research lab archiving multi-year studies, a CRO supporting dozens of concurrent clients, or a pharmaceutical company preparing for regulatory submissions, the way you manage your imaging data can directly affect your operational efficiency, budget, and scientific discoveries.

HSM v2 is our answer to that challenge. It’s how we’re helping teams:

• Cut infrastructure costs without sacrificing performance
• On-demand access to your image archives for AI development
• On-demand and scalable storage as a service
• Private, secure space for long-term data management and archival
• Maintain control over how and where their data lives
  

What’s next?

We’ll be sharing more updates as HSM v2 gets closer to launch—but if you’re already thinking about how to scale smarter, we’re ready to talk.

Contact Us to learn more or book a conversation with our team. Together, we’ll make sure your storage strategy is as future-ready as your science.