The case for tape in today’s storage environment is clear: tape is still relevant. And, although it is considered an outdated technology, it is indeed making a comeback. As data creation continues to surge, IT professionals look to tape as an ideal additive to storage environments in today’s data driven world.
Data creation has exploded due to analytics, mobile and social technologies. Statics show that 90% of all data has been created in the last two years. Data offers a huge competitive advantage to companies, but presents big challenges for IT departments who face budget constraints. Tape delivers a solution for storage environments that is cost-effective and highly reliable.
Tape for Unstructured Data
Unstructured data accounts for 80% of all data while only approximately 20% is active or in use. Tape storage can be used as a cost-relief valve for this dormant data. It is the lowest cost form of data – cheaper than disk and cloud – and optimum for low access data. The biggest benefits of tape include:
• Cost-effectiveness
• High reliability
• Scalability
• Removable
• Low power consumption / footprint
Tape is an important long-term investment which offers higher capacity at a lower price point. As data continues to surge, cheap storage is a necessity. Cost is one of the major considerations in the IT decision making process. Tape storage offers a cost-effective solution.
Why IBM for Tape Storage?
IBM is a world leader in storage technologies. It has been rated #1 in the tape market for 13 years running and leads in tape technologies research and development. Besides tape, IBM offers a comprehensive portfolio of storage solutions.
The technical experts at CompuTec Integrated Solutions can help you create a storage environment that delivers maximum performance for the best cost. As an IBM Business Partner, we leverage best-in-class IBM technology to fuel IT environments. We are ready to help your organization mange high-density application workloads and foster growth. Please contact us today to learn more about IBM’s industry-leading storage technology.