Tape Storage
Sponsored by Ultrium
The LTO Program oversees the development and roadmap of Linear Tape-Open (LTO) technology. The "open" nature of LTO specifications allows users to have multiple sources of product. Tape technology can protect data while addressing cost and energy consumption objectives and LTO-4 drives with data encryption can help address security concerns.
Sponsored Content
The Truth about Tape - Nine Myths to Reconsider
This white paper takes a close look at the myths about tape storage and shines new light on them.
Disk and Tape Square Off Again: Tape Remains King of the Hill with LTO-4
This technology bulletin examines a 5-year TCO study of disk versus tape for long term data storage.
Securing Sensitive Information - Key Management and LTO-4 Tape Encryption
This white paper discusses the importance of data encryption to meet data security requirements and specifically focuses on Linear Tape-Open (LTO) technology and LTO-4 drive encryption.
The Evolving Role of Disk and Tape in the Data Center - Best Practices
This white paper describes five best practices for backup and long-term data protection and explores the aspects of disk and tape solutions that provide the most robust answer to backup and archival for the data center.
Blogs
Staying Safe on Cyber Monday
Cyber Monday, the Monday after Thanksgiving that has become the online retailer’s version of Black Friday, will likely be more popular than ever this year, thanks, in part, to concerns about the . In fact, Forrester Research forecasts an 8 percent increase in online retail sales over last year....More >
First Stop on the Cloud: Backup and Recovery
The implications of cloud computing on the data center are certainly huge, but to be realistic, many of the more esoteric applications are still a few years out. Most enterprises will tread very carefully into the cloud at first, making sure it can provide the needed scalability and security....More >
When Disaster Strikes, Login Here
When it comes to disaster recovery, the reason that so many companies struggle so much usually has very little to do with the technology. There are plenty of solutions out there today that can make . The issue is that most people simply don’t know what to do when the emergency strikes. To...More >
Articles & Interviews
Don't Complicate Data Recovery with DIY Fixes
Lora Bentley spoke with Jeff Pederson, manager of operations for data recovery products and services at Kroll Ontrack . The company recently completed a study indicating that in spite of more complex methods of safely storing data, many data disasters still result from human error. Bentley: ... More >
A Model for Cloud Backup and Disaster Recovery Services
Cloud storage is a compelling business delivery model that leverages key storage and data protection services while reducing costs by shifting IT spending from a capital expense to an operating expense. One of the most interesting aspects of cloud storage for IT is how it can be leveraged for... More >
Five Key Considerations in Disaster Recovery Planning
Business and technology environments are more complex than ever and the reliance on information technology is firmly entrenched in the success factors of most organizations. Being prepared to respond to situations - both planned and unexpected - that threaten to disrupt essential business systems... More >
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Missing Hard Drive Contains 1.5 Million Records
According to Computerworld , a hard drive with seven years' worth of personal information on about 1.5 million customers of Health Net of the Northeast Inc. has been reported missing -- six months after the fact. The hard drive not only contained medical information, but also names, addresses and Social Security... More >
Public Wi-Fi Connections Put Smartphones at Risk
According to a report by SMobile Systems, smartphones connecting via unencrypted Wi-Fi hotspots can be easily compromised. Computerworld reports that the authors used an array of existing tools to intercept username/password combinations sent from several different smartphones. Such information could not only... More >
Wiresoft Launches Firegate, Issues 'Hack Us' Contest
Wiresoft has unveiled Firegate, an all-in-one product aimed at SMBs. It offers firewall, individually configurable spamwall, unlimited VPN support, content filtering and antivirus protection, according to this press release . Wiresoft is so confident in the reliability of Firegate that it is issuing a challenge: a... More >
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