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Storage Under Pressure: Why the HDD and SSD Shortage Is the Perfect Time to Rethink Archiving

Storage Under Pressure: Why the HDD and SSD Shortage Is the Perfect Time to Rethink Archiving

Unlike online storage systems, LTO does not consume power while sitting on a shelf. It provides protection against ransomware because archived tapes can be physically disconnected from the network. It offers predictable long-term storage costs and avoids the recurring fees associated with keeping large datasets permanently online.

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Why a tech giant is embracing old-school magnetic tape storage

Why a tech giant is embracing old-school magnetic tape storage
This week, IBM introduced the Diamondback Tape Library, reaffirming its position that magnetic tape is a form of data storage that’s here to stay. Yes, magnetic tape, kind of like what’s spooled inside the VHS tapes and cassettes of last century.

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Why LTO Tape Storage Will Be Important In The Zettabyte Era

Why LTO Tape Storage Will Be Important In The Zettabyte Era
In this Blog we will discuss the increasing data growth projections, explain how you can safeguard your valuable information and how to do it cost effectively with help from LTO technology.

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LTO 8 Tape Media is Back

LTO 8 Tape Media is Back

The wait is over, LTO 8 tape media back in PMD Data Solutions warehouses!

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The Value of Tape

The Value of Tape
High capacity data tape is the de facto format to protect the our most valuable digital assets for future generations.  With latest generation LTO 8 Ultrium providing up to 30TB capacity per tape, no other technology keeps pace with today's expanding data demands. LTO 8 media is a key product in the world of data storage.

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