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AI, Data Growth and the Cloud Egress Cost Shock.
In the last BlogBytes, see it here, we discussed the costs associated with storing AI data as described in the paper, Powering the AI Era: How LTO Tape Drives Unprecedented Economic and Strategic Business Value, by Solutions North Consulting LLC....
Can You Afford the AI Era?
A new paper is available at the LTO.org website, Powering the AI Era: How LTO Tape Drives Unprecedented Economic and Strategic Business Value, by Solutions North Consulting LLC. The paper discusses how to manage AI-driven analytics thirst for data...
Cloud Repatriation isn’t all it seems.
In this BlogBytes article, the second of the two-part series, we will delve into the nitty-gritty of cloud storage data repatriation so you’re prepared with key decision criteria. This will include a close examination of the surprising economics of...
The ins and outs of Cloud Repatriation
In this BlogBytes article, we will look up, scan the sky, and examine the clouds. What are cloud data services? What is cloud repatriation? Why repatriate cloud data? And, a whole lot more about moving data in and out of the cloud. This is the...
Post-Quantum Cryptography Explained – What is the Future for Mass Data Storage?
Quantum computing may seem 'sci-fi' but it’s coming to a data center near you, so you'd best be ready. In this BlogBytes article we will review a podcast interview with an expert from IBM who discusses the unique data storage realm for quantum...
Top 3 LTO BlogBytes of the Year and 2026 Storage Predictions
BlogBytes has covered a number of topics in 2025, from ransomware attacks to the new LTO-10 Ultrium tape technology. In this BlogBytes, we review the top 3 BlogBytes of the year based on readership, and take an insider look at 2026 techy...
Forecast: Cloudy with Sunshine Expected
When it comes to coping with massive amounts of data to store, many teams push it to the cloud and hope the skies remain clear forever - meaning they never have to pull it back down. But when a project suddenly needs that data, the egress bills...
Three Important Topics from IDC: Cybercriminal Attacks – AI Project Failures – Sustainability Investments
In this BlogBytes we will examine three intriguing blog topics from experts at IDC. The first IDC blog discusses the threat of ransomware, the damage it can exact and what you can do to protect your digital assets. The second IDC blog looks closely...
Tape Storage – The Superhero Secret Weapon
You 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...