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Old, Reliable Tape Old, Reliable Tape

Sometimes the answer is not something shiny and new, but something old and reliable, like tape.
When it comes to backing up data, Storage Networking World reports that tape is an ideal storage medium because it is capable of storing high capacities of information at relatively low costs. Tape is the superior choice for disaster readiness because it is easily stored off-site, and its long, extremely stable shelf life meets archival requirements and data retention objectives that may be federally or state-mandated.

Just because a technology or technique is old does not make it no longer useful. Tape backups are still viable for many forms of data backup. So don't turn your back on tape just because it has been around for a long time. It might be tape that can save your data, your job, and the day...

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