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The Overlooked Data Breach Risk By 2025, most businesses have fortified their defenses against ransomware, phishing scams, and insider threats. Yet, one major vulnerability continues to be underestimated: improperly handled retired IT assets. Backup tapes, servers, and storage arrays may seem harmless once decommissioned, but if…

The Growing Security Risk You Can’t Ignore By 2025, global data volume is projected to surpass 180 zettabytes. For businesses, that’s more than just a staggering number—it’s a massive security liability. Whether you operate a data center, manage enterprise IT infrastructure, or simply store customer information,…

In today’s digital-first economy, your company’s data is one of its most valuable — and most vulnerable — assets. Whether you’re in finance, healthcare, education, or technology, the data you store holds the trust of clients, customers, and partners. But here’s the problem: too many organizations still believe…

In today’s data-driven world, servers aren’t just machines sitting in a closet — they’re the backbone of your entire IT ecosystem. Especially when running Linux-based systems powering big data, cloud services, or critical applications, knowing the health status of your server hardware can save your business from unexpected…

In today’s digital film production landscape, we often hear about cloud storage and ultra-fast SSDs. Yet, behind the scenes of blockbuster movies and cutting-edge visual effects, a technology that many consider “old school” quietly supports the industry’s massive data needs: LTO tape storage. Motion picture studios…

If you manage data storage, backups, or IT asset disposition, you’ve likely faced the ongoing debate: cloud storage or tape? Despite predictions, LTO tape remains far from obsolete in 2025. In fact, it’s thriving as a secure, cost-effective, and reliable data storage medium — especially when you understand…

Magnetic tape storage might sound like a technology from the past, but it’s very much alive—and thriving—in modern enterprise data centers worldwide. From large cloud providers to government agencies, tape remains a reliable, cost-effective solution for long-term archival and backup storage. But how exactly is data stored on…

If you manage tape libraries, data centers, or backup systems, you’ve probably heard the advice: “Just use a cleaning tape.” But in reality, LTO cleaning tapes are often misunderstood and misused, sometimes causing more harm than good. In this guide, we’ll walk you through everything you…

Data migration isn’t just a routine line item anymore. Whether you’re moving to the cloud, switching platforms, or upgrading from tape to disk, migration is one of the most complex—and costly—parts of any IT transformation. And here’s the question companies are finally asking: Can data migration costs be…

The Strategic Imperative of IT Asset Management How well are you managing your technology investments from start to finish? In today’s digitally driven business landscape, IT equipment is everywhere, from desktop computers and mobile devices to enterprise servers, software platforms, and cloud services. However, far too…

If you’ve got an old desktop collecting dust, don’t be so quick to recycle it. With just a bit of time and effort, you can repurpose that aging machine into a fully functional home or small business server. Whether you’re looking to host websites, store files, stream media,…

If you’ve ever opened a drawer to find an old phone, a dead laptop, or a tangle of mystery cables, you’re not alone. As technology continues to evolve, most of us are left with outdated electronics gathering dust. And that begs the question: can I get money for…