We believe that every business has the right to retain full control over its data, without hidden dependencies, without unexpected usage-based costs, and without data being shared with third parties.
That is why we develop solutions that make exactly that possible: Zero Loss Storage and Off-Cloud AI. Turnkey, local, secure, and predictable.
Our values
We stand by our promises. Our customers plan for terms of 10 years or more – and that requires partners they can rely on. No marketing promises that fall flat in practice. No subscription model that delivers surprises after purchase.
We communicate openly – both internally and externally. Our staff know what we’re working on and why. Our customers receive honest information rather than sales brochures. Regular company meetings aren’t just a nice-to-have for us; they’re an integral part of how we work.
We treat the resources entrusted to us with care – whether that be our customers’ data, the energy consumed by our devices, or our employees’ time. Long-term solutions rather than short-term promises. Predictable total cost of ownership rather than spiralling subscription costs.
For over 20 years, we have been developing secure storage systems for regulated industries and users handling sensitive data. Starting with the idea of offering a truly uncompromisingly secure data storage solution for personal memories, we have developed many innovations over the years, resulting in three product ranges for secure data storage and usage, as well as a wealth of experience.
On-premises AI refers to AI systems operated entirely on an organization's own hardware in its own data center or server room — without cloud connectivity, without data transfer to external services.
In mid-2026, after decades in Munich’s Westend district, FAST LTA will be moving to Tölzer Straße 1 in Obersendling. The new building is modern, open-plan and well-connected. All offices are on the same floor, and flexible workspaces encourage interaction between departments.
Silent AI has been shipping since March 2026 and is being deployed by early customers. With increasing regulatory pressure and the growing prevalence of cloud AI, this local, data-sovereign AI appliance fills the gap that previously prevented the use of internal, sensitive or regulated data with available AI solutions.
In January 2026, the first Silent Brick Max Air units will be delivered to customers. As the first storage medium of its kind, this extension for the Silent Brick system offers a true air gap without the need for physical media removal. The galvanic isolation of the storage media can be manually or automatically deactivated, enabling automated rotation scenarios.
In early to mid-2025, Samir Fadlallah will take over as CEO and Roland Stritt will become CRO. Steffi Körner, the current CEO, will remain with the company in a sales role and on the executive board.
Summa Equity, a new investor, is acquiring FAST LTA’s shares from the previous owner, Afinum. The ‘impact investor’ aims to establish FAST LTA as the European leader in the ‘cyber security’ portfolio sector.
The concept of a sovereign, appliance will be presented to the public for the first time at the company’s own event, FAST FORWARD 2024. The idea: in regulated industries or when dealing with sensitive data, the emerging but US-based generative AI offerings pose data protection challenges. Local alternatives are very expensive and complex. Silent AI relies on RAG without LLM training, which significantly reduces costs and complexity.
Following years of development, FAST LTA is presenting the new Silent Brick system. With fast NVMe storage (Silent Brick Pro) and external expandability, the storage system for backup and restore sets new standards in terms of performance, security and cost-effectiveness. Delivery will commence at the end of 2024.
On-premises AI refers to AI systems operated entirely on an organization's own hardware in its own data center or server room — without cloud connectivity, without data transfer to external services.
The head unit is also being updated. The new H1000 and H1000Pro models now support up to 10G Ethernet and integrate seamlessly into both existing and new systems.
After an incredible 13 years, the Silent Cube is getting a successor: the Silent Cube DS and Silent Cube DS Pro. These can now be installed in a 1U rack space. The key feature, however, is full compatibility with existing Silent Cube systems. Original Silent Cubes can continue to be used, whilst new data runs on the more powerful Silent Cube DS (Pro).
FAST LTA AG is being re-registered as FAST LTA GmbH. The new owner is focusing on the company’s growth in the German and European markets.
Large-scale archive environments containing billions of files can now be implemented more effectively by virtualising the head unit. -sealed Silent Cubes continue to be used for long-term storage.
WORM (Write Once, Read Many) refers to a storage principle in which data is written once and can technically no longer be altered or deleted — in hardware WORM, this immutability is a physical property of the storage controller, independent of software, operating system or user privileges.
A head unit and long-term storage in a single compact device: that’s the new Silent Cube Compact. The ‘SCC’ is set to be a hit, particularly in public sector environments where data volumes and space are limited.
The time has come. A major German hospital is the first customer for the brand-new Silent Cube. This cube securely stores data from imaging devices in an unalterable format for decades.
Management
FAST LTA employs specialists in data storage, IT security and AI – many of whom have been with the company for over a decade. Flat hierarchies, short lines of communication, and direct points of contact.
CEO | Management Board
Samir Fadlallah took over as head of the company in the spring. Samir Fadlallah brings extensive management experience to the role. Most recently, he served as Chief Information Officer (CIO) and Chief Technology Officer (CTO) at the media group Axel Springer, where he also held the position of Head of Global Generative AI
CRO | Management Board
Roland Stritt has been Chief Revenue Officer, overseeing sales and marketing, since mid-2025. Roland Stritt brings over 20 years of extensive expertise in IT sales, sales leadership, channel management and technology. Most recently, he served as Vice President for Central EMEA at SentinelOne, where he had been responsible for the region’s operations since August 2022.
VP Sales | Management Board
Stefanie Körner joined FAST LTA in 2008 and has held a senior position in sales ever since. In 2019, following the company’s acquisition by Afinum, she took on the role of CEO and became a member of the management board, a position she still holds today.
CTO | Management Board
As Head of Development, Ali Adelstein is responsible for both innovation and the long-term security of FAST LTA’s products. Together with his team of hardware and software developers, he brings the company’s three product lines to life.
This is uncomfortable but important: under NIS2, cybersecurity is explicitly a management duty, and breaching it can cost executives personally. Article 20 of Directive (EU) 2022/2555 requires the management body to approve the cybersecurity risk management measures, oversee their implementation, and attend training. Member states must ensure that management can be held liable for infringements of these duties. National implementation acts spell this out; in Germany, for example, the amended BSIG makes executives liable towards their own company for culpable breaches of these duties, and that claim targets personal assets. This article explains how the liability works across the EU and what executives can do to minimise it. ---
