Slide 1: Data Storage Expertise
Celebrating more than 4 decades of OTC: QBAK Data Storage Expertise
Slide 2: Forward Looking Statement
FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENT This investment summary contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, Qualstar’s views on future financial and operati
Slide 3: Qualstar: An Undiscovered Leader Positioned for Scale
QUALSTAR: AN UNDISCOVERED LEADER POSITIONED FOR SCALE ● Financially strong and uplisting-ready. ● Leadership has proven M&A execution. ● Positioned in massive market tailwinds. ● Clear path to scale via broader product offerings, partnerships, software, and acquisitions.
Slide 4: About Qualstar — Trusted Data Storage Pioneer
ABOUT QUALSTAR — TRUSTED DATA STORAGE PIONEER ● Founded in California in 1984, Southern California HQ. ● Thousands of tape libraries shipped worldwide. ● Wholly owned subsidiary N2Power, designing high efficiency power supplies. ● Trusted across media and entertainment, defense, oil & gas, healthcar
Slide 5: Leadership Team
LEADERSHIP TEAM Steve Bronson has over 40 years of business and entrepreneurial expertise, with a strong background in investment banking, operations and management. Since July, Steve has served as President and CEO of Qualstar Corporation, a leading manufacturer of high- quality tape library system
Slide 6: Exploding Data Growth: Tape Is the Sweet Spot
EXPLODING DATA GROWTH: TAPE IS THE SWEET SPOT Global Data Storage Market • Growing from $255B in 2025 to $774B in 2032 (CAGR: 17.2%) • Driven by archiving, preservation, accessibility, and security needs • Qualstar (OTC: QBAK) is positioned as a global leader in storage hardware & software Why Tape
Slide 7: Tape's Role in the Data Ecosystem
TAPE’S ROLE IN THE DATA ECOSYSTEM Tape is the backbone of the world’s long-term data preservation strategy. • Each cartridge can store terabytes of data • Tape maintains data integrity for up to 30 years • Lower power consumption makes it a green alternative to hard drives • Barcode tracking system
Slide 8: Tape Misconception vs. Reality
TAPE MISCONCEPTION VS. REALITY Myths Reality • Obsolete • Indispensable • Unsecure • Ransomware protection • Expensive • Lowest TCO • Hard to access • ESG-Friendly • Cloud replaced tape • Up to 30 Years Data Integrity • Too slow • The Cloud uses TAPE
Slide 9: 3:2:1 of Data Storage
3:2:1 OF DATA STORAGE Think of it like financial diversification: You wouldn't put all cash in a single bank or a single stock. You spread it across accounts, asset types, and geographies to minimize risk. 3:2:1 applies the same principle to data as a financial asset. 3 copies of data → Always keep
Slide 10: The Qualstar Advantage
THE QUALSTAR ADVANTAGE • Ransomware • 40+ years of • Fast fulfillment, no • Lowest TCO slot fees, US based protection data integration (air gap) support
Slide 11: Trusted Across Mission-Critical Markets
TRUSTED ACROSS MISSION-CRITICAL MARKETS
Slide 12: Growth Strategy
GROWTH STRATEGY igs |s| se Oa Strategic Software expansion M&A Monetize Partnerships for recurring revenues installed base (e.g. CMS) QQUALSTAR,
Slide 13: Qualstar: Essential Technology Positioned for Scale
QUALSTAR: ESSENTIAL TECHNOLOGY POSITIONED FOR SCALE
Slide 14: Contact Information
CONTACT INFORMATION Qualstar Corporation 1267 Flynn Rd, Camarillo, CA 93012 Main Telephone (805) 583-7744 Toll Free (877) 886-2758 Main Fax (805) 978-5984 Investor Relations: QBAK@qualstar.com
Slide 15: Appendix
Appendix
Slide 16: Qualstar Q-Series Tape Libraries
QUALSTAR Q-SERIES TAPE LIBRARIES • Rack mount or stand-alone Tape • Browser-based remote management Libraries capability simplifies IT administration • From small business to enterprise class • CE, FCC, and UL certified • 18 TB – 10.08 PB native capacity • Four models to choose from • Encryption cap
Slide 17: Our Tape Libraries Deliver
OUR TAPE LIBRARIES DELIVER Data Security • WORM technology for data immutability • Air gap makes data harder to hack • Offline copies simplify recovery of critical systems in a ransomware attack Real Value • 1/5 th the acquisition cost of disk • 1/20 th the operating cost of disk • 30+ years media l
Slide 18: Linear Tape-Open (LTO) Ultrium Roadmap
LINEAR TAPE: OPEN (LTO) ULTRIUM ROADMAP