Tag: data storage

How Financial Institutions Are Fighting Cyber Threats Online banking has revolutionized the way we manage money—giving us access to our finances anytime, anywhere. But with convenience comes risk, and data security in online banking has become one of the most pressing concerns for financial institutions and customers alike.

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…

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.

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…

I know what you’re probably thinking, who still uses tape as storage media backup? Isn’t everything in the cloud these days? In fact, recent research by Enterprise Strategy Group (ESG) shows that almost half (49%) of surveyed organizations said they currently rely on data tape as part of their main…