TAPE STORAGE - THE SUPERHERO SECRET WEAPON
DOWNLOAD THE eBOOKYou may remember audio and video tapes and film reels, but in the modern world of big data storage, LTO tape technology is a superhero secret weapon that can save data long term and save the day. A new e-book is available called, Big Data Needs a Superhero Solution, that clearly discusses all things tape from how it can battle against cyber-villains to handling the AI data avalanche. This BlogBytes will review a few of the numerous e-book highlights.
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The e-book discusses an arsenal of tape storage benefits of which one is tape’s ability to level a knockout punch against unknown cyber-villain attacks. These attacks have grown exponentially and come in many forms including phishing emails, enabled by an employee, that lets in ransomware and other malware. The e-book explains that “There’s only one true defense against cyberattacks, and it’s hidden in plain sight — air-gapped data. By keeping backups physically separated from the network, organizations can render cyber threats powerless. Even the most advanced AI-driven attacks can’t reach what isn’t connected.”
Online backups including cloud backups are vulnerable to an attack that can destroy data or hold data captive until a ransom is paid. As the superhero in the e-book explains “Tape backups cut cybercriminals off at the knees. Why pay a ransom when you already have a secure, untouched copy of your data?” Offline tape storage is the superhero’s data saving secret weapon against all of the unknown — cyber-threats and protection from natural disasters like hurricanes, floods, and earthquakes. There is a lot more to see in this section of the e-book on how tape can save your data.
Now let’s review some of tape’s other superhero features.
HOW TAPE WINS ON SUSTAINABILITY, COST AND EASE OF USE
The e-book stresses that “A superhero’s strength isn’t just about power — it’s about endurance.” Tape storage is synonymous with endurance and can provide sustainable green storage: “tape storage consumes just 3% of the energy required by a hard drive, making it the eco-friendly choice in an era where energy efficiency is critical.”
Cost saving is another one of tape’s superpowers. The e-book notes that “companies need storage that scales effectively without draining their budgets. Tape stands out as the cost-effective champion,” as the following cost comparisons show:
Superheroes can also be friendly and easy to work with, that’s tape to the core. As the e-book emphasizes, “Today’s tape systems are as sleek and easy to use as state-of-the-art superhero gadgets.
Modern tape libraries are automated, intuitive, and supported by advanced management software, eliminating the hassle of manual intervention.” Tape also supports self-referencing volumes which the e-book says: “… can be read without backup software by any host device, just like an external drive or USB flash device.” That’s a superhero feat!
AI DATA AVALANCHE – TAPE IS THE ULTIMATE SIDEKICK
When it comes to AI innovation — the more data you have the better the outcomes. The e-book discusses “how [data] can be stored safely, cost-effectively, and sustainably.” AI needs data and lots of it. “However, once that data has been used for training, it often becomes less active, sitting in storage as an archive for future reference.” Tape storage becomes the ultimate superhero sidekick being able to store massive AI data archives for the long haul: tape is low cost, reliable, and can provide highly scalable and virtually limitless storage.
The e-book summarizes that “Tape doesn’t just provide storage — it provides security for the future. By safeguarding AI datasets today, tape ensures that businesses are ready for whatever technological evolution comes next.” There is a lot more superhero storage info in the complete e-book—See it here and be an IT Superhero with LTO Tape Technology
