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LTO tape sanitization and secure disposal Tape MediaTape Sanitization
July 18, 2025

LTO tape sanitization and secure disposal

How to Properly Dispose of Old LTO Tapes Selling or recycling old LTO tapes? Secure tape disposal isn’t just smart — it’s mandatory for data protection. In an age where data breaches can compromise sensitive information and cost millions, the proper disposal of magnetic media like LTO tapes is critical. This comprehensive guide explores the risks, solutions, compliance needs, and…
Dakodah Kinsley
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The Critical Importance of NIST-Compliant Data Destruction for Retired Tape Media LTOTape Media
June 17, 2025

The Critical Importance of NIST-Compliant Data Destruction for Retired Tape Media

Why NIST-Compliant Data Destruction Is Essential for Retired Tape Media As technology continues to evolve at breakneck speed, organizations often find themselves retiring aging hardware—especially legacy storage media like LTO (Linear Tape-Open) tapes. While these storage solutions have served businesses reliably for years, they also represent a significant data security risk when they reach end-of-life. The decommissioning of such media…
Makenna Kinsley
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Why Tape Backup Is Key to Data Retention Compliance in 2025 DataData BackupTape Media
May 21, 2025

Why Tape Backup Is Key to Data Retention Compliance in 2025

In today’s digital world, data is one of the most valuable assets a business owns. With increasing regulations, companies are under more pressure than ever to store data securely and keep it accessible for specific periods. This is where tape backup becomes incredibly useful. Though it might sound outdated, tape backup is making a strong comeback, especially when it comes…
Dakodah Kinsley
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Enterprise Tape Storage vs. Cloud Backup: A Security Showdown for Modern Enterprises LTOLTO-9Tape Media
April 25, 2025

Enterprise Tape Storage vs. Cloud Backup: A Security Showdown for Modern Enterprises

In the evolving landscape of data protection and disaster recovery, businesses are faced with a pivotal question: Is enterprise tape storage or cloud backup more secure for long-term data preservation? Both solutions are widely used across industries, yet they offer vastly different approaches to data security, accessibility, and compliance. This blog will explore the history, strengths, weaknesses, and security implications…
Dakodah Kinsley
"Why businesses still rely on tape backup for data security" with image of computer and tape
Why Businesses Still Rely on Tape Backup for Reliable Data Security in 2025 data securityTape Media
April 22, 2025

Why Businesses Still Rely on Tape Backup for Reliable Data Security in 2025

Introduction In an era of cloud storage, solid-state drives, and real-time data replication, it might surprise some to learn that tape backup—a technology that traces its roots to the 1950s—is still actively used by businesses worldwide. Not only does tape remain relevant, but it also continues to evolve and play a critical role in comprehensive data protection strategies. This blog…
Dakodah Kinsley
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The Future of Data Storage: Why Tape Media is Still a Reliable Choice in Data Centers Data CentersData StorageTape Media
December 30, 2024

The Future of Data Storage: Why Tape Media is Still a Reliable Choice in Data Centers

In the ever-evolving world of data storage, it’s easy to get swept up in the latest trends. Flash drives and cloud solutions often dominate conversations, but one tried-and-true method continues to prove its worth: tape media. Far from being outdated, tape media in data centers is experiencing a resurgence as companies seek scalable, secure, and sustainable storage solutions. The Resilience…
Alex
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TapeChat with Pat Data StorageLinear Tape OpenLTOPodcastTape Media
August 26, 2020

TapeChat with Pat

At DES Technologies, we value strong relationships and long-term industry partnerships. Fortunately for us, we have built connections with some of the most respected professionals in tape media storage and data backup. One of those individuals is Patrick Mayock, a Partner Development Manager at Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE). Pat has been with HPE for over seven years and has spent…
Steven
LTO-9 Tape Technology (Pre-Purchase Program) DataData StorageInformation TechnologyLTOLTO-9Tape Media
July 1, 2020

LTO-9 Tape Technology (Pre-Purchase Program)

LTO-9 Tape Technology (Pre-Purchase Program)Our LTO-9 Pre-Purchase Program allows anyone to pre-order LTO-9 tape technology before it is available. This is the ninth generation of tape technology that delivers on the promise made by the LTO Consortium to develop LTO tape technology through at least 12 generations. In an endeavor to deliver our customers the latest technology on the market,…
Steven
Features of LTO Technology over the Years Data StorageLinear Tape OpenTape Media
June 15, 2020

Features of LTO Technology over the Years

Features of LTO Technology Over the Years: How Linear Tape Open Continues to Power Secure, Scalable Data Storage Linear Tape-Open (LTO) technology—often referred to as LTO Ultrium—has remained one of the most reliable and cost-effective data storage solutions for enterprises managing large volumes of information. Originally developed through a consortium led by Hewlett Packard Enterprise, IBM, and Quantum, LTO was…
Steven
Data Storage Should Include Tape
Why Your Data Storage Strategy Should Include Tape Data StorageLTOTape Media
June 15, 2020

Why Your Data Storage Strategy Should Include Tape

As organizations continue to generate massive amounts of data, many IT teams default to cloud and flash storage as the only viable options. While these technologies are important, a well-designed data storage strategy should also include tape—specifically modern Linear Tape-Open (LTO) technology. Tape is not a legacy solution clinging to relevance. It is a proven, continually evolving storage tier that…
Steven
LTO-9 Tape Release
LTO-9 Tape Release: What It Means for Modern Data Storage, Backup, and Long-Term Archiving HPELTOLTO-9Tape Media
February 28, 2020

LTO-9 Tape Release: What It Means for Modern Data Storage, Backup, and Long-Term Archiving

LTO-9 Tape Release: A Modern Update on Capacity, Speed, and the Future of Enterprise Data Storage The release of LTO-9 tape marked a significant milestone in the evolution of enterprise data storage. While earlier discussions around LTO-9 focused on roadmap projections, today we now have real-world deployment, performance benchmarks, and enterprise adoption trends that confirm one thing: tape storage is…
Steven
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