LTO
How to Use LTO Cleaning Tape the Right Way
Your tape drive just flashed a “clean” light. Do you run a cleaning tape right away? Every week? Every time a backup fails? Getting this
Alex
August 12, 2025
Big Data
Can Data Migration Costs Be Capitalized?
Quick Answer Yes, but only some data migration costs qualify. Under FASB ASC 350-40 (U.S.) and IFRS, costs incurred during the application development phase —
Alex
July 22, 2025
IT Asset Management: Get the Job Done Right, From Procurement to Disposal
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,
Kathy
July 22, 2025
Repurposing IT
How to Turn Your Old Computer into a Server (and Save Big in the Process)
Quick Answer You can turn an old desktop into a functional home or small-business server — web, file/NAS, media, game, VPN, or dev/test — using
Alex
July 21, 2025
Recycling
Can I Get Money for Recycling Old Electronics? Yes—Here’s How
Quick Answer Yes, you can get money for recycling old electronics — laptops, desktops, phones, servers, networking equipment, and storage devices all retain some resale
Alex
July 20, 2025
Data Destruction
End-to-End Solution for Tape Disposal, Data Migration & Sanitization
In today’s data-driven world, businesses must balance compliance, cybersecurity, and sustainability. Yet, aging tape archives can quietly become a ticking time bomb. Poorly handled media
Alex
July 20, 2025
Data Destruction
The Hidden Danger of Tape Recycling: Why Data Risk Assessment Isn’t Optional
Recycling enterprise-grade storage tapes like LTO or IBM 3592 may seem like a simple, eco-conscious decision. But if you’re not conducting a proper data risk
Alex
July 20, 2025
Data Destruction
What Is Data Sanitization—and Why Should You Care?
Data sanitization is more than just deleting files or formatting a drive. It’s the process of permanently and irreversibly removing data from storage devices, ensuring
Alex
July 20, 2025
Data Center Services
5 Mistakes Made When Migrating to Tape (And What to Do Instead)
Tape storage is no longer a relic of the past. With the evolution of LTO and IBM 3592 tape formats, today’s tape solutions deliver massive
Alex
July 20, 2025
Cybersecurity
The Tape Media Air Gap: Your Business’s Invisible Shield
Think of your organization’s data as a high-value target. Whether you’re in healthcare, finance, energy, or education—your systems are always at risk. Ransomware attacks are
Alex
July 20, 2025
Data Storage
Rethinking Sustainable Data Storage: Why Tape Still Leads the Way in 2025
As businesses grapple with growing volumes of data and rising environmental concerns, one thing is clear—your data storage choices have a long-term impact. While solid-state
Alex
July 20, 2025
Hard Drives
Where to Buy a Hard Drive: Your Essential Guide to Finding the Right Storage
The Ever-Growing Need for Storage Think of all the photos, videos, snapshots, games, documents, and apps you collect over time, both for personal and business
Kathy
July 7, 2025