Does Tape Storage Really Matter in 2026? (Hint: AI Says Yes)
Does tape storage still matter in the age of AI and cloud computing?
For decades, pundits have predicted the demise of magnetic tape. Yet, as we ...
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Cloud Storage Alternatives: Why Huge Companies are Flipping Back to LTO Libraries
What are the best cloud storage alternatives for large-scale enterprise archiving? In a monumental shift that is redefining the landscape of ente... -
Does Tape Storage Really Matter in 2026? (Hint: AI Says Yes)
For decades, pundits have predicted the demise of magnetic tape. Yet, as we move through 2026, the tape storage market is experiencing a monumental... -
7 Mistakes You’re Making with Data Storage Tapes (and How to Fix Them)
1.Environmental Negligence: The "Silent Killer" of Magnetic Media The most frequent mistake in tape storage is treating data cartridges like stand... -
LTO-10 Tape Drive: 5 Things to Know About the 40TB Media Bump
What is LTO-10 40TB media and how do I use it? For years, the industry anticipated a 30TB native ceiling for LTO-10. However, the LTO Consortium’... -
Why Does LTO9 Take Longer to Eject Tapes Than LTO8?
If you've recently upgraded to LTO9 tape drives in your library and noticed significantly longer eject times compared to your previous LTO8 drives,... -
How is LTO Tape Media Actually Made?
The manufacturing of LTO (Linear Tape-Open) tape media is a sophisticated process that combines precision chemistry, nanotechnology, and mechanic... -
Did Multitrack recorders used to record rock albums in the 1970’s lead to todays tape backup technologies?
The connection between Ampex reel-to-reel audio recorders and today's tape-based data storage (such as LTO) is bridged by the company's pioneering ...
