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Samsung’s fail-proof technology is available in its 30.72TB PCIe Gen4 SSDs. Samsung recently introduce to the market a newly engineered solid-state drive with fail-proof technology. This new fail-proof technology allows the SSDs to continue operating even in the chance that the NAND chips…

The Strengths and Weaknesses of Tape Backup: What You Need to Know Tape backup has been a cornerstone of data storage since the 1970s—and despite the rise of cloud and disk-based alternatives, it still holds value in today’s IT strategies. If you’re considering long-term storage solutions, it’s essential…

Let’s face it, the amount of data currently being created on a day to day basis isn’t slowing down anytime in the near future. With the increase in data comes newer, faster equipment with even more vast amounts of storage capacity. Not only does that create a problem of what…

Father’s have taught us many things, but telling jokes may not be one of them. Here are a few of our favorite “IT” dad jokes to get you through the holiday…. Don’t use “beef stew” as a computer password. It’s not stroganoff.     Did you hear about…

ASCDI Podcast: Meet DTC Computer Supplies, a company dedicated to the secondary market New to the AscdiNatd, DTC Computer Supplies is a family owned company specializing in buying and selling IT equipment that offers a deep bench of experience in the industry, and especially in data storage products. In this…

Due to today’s constant changes and technological advances, the amount of data being created continues to grow at a rapid rate. More data being generated, translates into more robust data storage centers. Regardless of how long you’ve been using data centers for your business growth and storage needs, there is…

Microsoft will soon be ending its customer support for Windows Server 2008. What does this mean for you and your organization? Well, the end of one era always means the beginning to another. This could be the perfect opportunity to ramp up your production, security, and improvements throughout. As…

As Breaches continue, DATA STORAGE and Fear of Adequate SECURITY are merging in the eyes of IT managers. Updated 3/21/25 With data breaches on the rise, data storage security is a top priority for IT managers across industries.

How to Choose the Best Router for Your Needs     Remember back in the late 1980s and the 1990s when anyone who wanted to access the internet had to play the waiting game while listening to that awful screeching sound of the modem dialing the ISP? Ah, the nostalgia…

Any IT professional that spent time around a corporate data center for several years has more than likely adapted to the separation of data protection and data security fields. The division in specialties has long historical roots, but does it really make sense anymore? Data protection is…

Data Storage Faceoff: Tape vs Disk vs Cloud In September 2010, Virgin Blue airline’s check-in and online booking systems went down for a period of 11 days, affecting around 50,000 passengers and 400 flights. Ultimately the downtime ended up costing the company over $20 million. So, what is the true…

As we all know, e-waste continues to become an escalating issue around the world. Old and obsolete gadgets keep ending up in landfills as consumers demand new products and the life expectancy of electronics decreases. Trying to strategically manage electronic disposal with e-waste recycling can be a major burden for…