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How to Solve the Big Challenge of Big Data: Part 2
Big Data is an intimidating prospect for any self-respecting backup application. In part two of this blog, we look at specific ways to grapple with the task of taming big data. -
How to Solve the Big Challenge of Big Data: Part 1
Big Data is an intimidating prospect for any self-respecting backup application. Nevertheless, CIOs are embracing these mountains of large, complex and dynamic data sets because they contain a treasure trove of valuable business insights and information. -
Why There Is No Excuse for Missing Data Tapes
As a business that helps its clients manage their backup tapes, it can be frustrating for us when we learn that yet another company is struggling with the loss of a data tape containing crucial customer information. It doesn't... -
Still Have Questions about Cloud Security? You’re Not Alone.
As the cloud continues to expand its presence in the corporate world, a new survey shows that many people's concern when it comes to the cloud is security. How can you ensure security if you decide to start using... -
The Business Case for Active Archiving on Tape
The numbers speak volumes on this one. And if you’re trying to start a conversation about active archiving in your organization, simply quantifying what you’re spending to manage inactive data in production is a surefire way to get some... -
With Tape, Think Resurgence, Not Requiem
The discussion is no longer about disk versus tape but about the significant role that tape plays in today’s data center, and how ongoing innovation will secure its role in the data center of the future. And that's why... -
What’s Your Data Worth? Only Time Will Tell
Data is one of your organization's most valuable assets, but the value of that asset will depreciate over time. And only when you know the value of that data can you create effective retention schedules to organize and access... -
Experts Predict a Tape Renaissance
According to experts at the Tape Summit 2011, tape storage is poised for a renaissance as part of the solution to getting our collective arms around the data explosion. -
SMBs Have Some Thinking to Do About Disaster Recovery Planning
A January 2011 Symantec study revealed that of the 1,288 small and mid-sized businesses, 57 percent do not have a DR plan in place. Even more disturbing, this number represents an increase from last year’s survey. -
LTO-5: Changing the Way You Look at Tape
LTO-5 is changing what have been accepted facts about tape in our industry for some time. As a result, here are some of the new facts of life when it comes to tape.