For many years, one of the most common backup practices for businesses has
been the use of tape archives. As a tried and tested storage solution, it’s
still a familiar sight in many firms, even if it looks a little outdated
when compared with more modern alternatives such as cloud backups.

There is a range of reasons why businesses persist with this storage
method. Magnetic tape storage is an inexpensive way to store large amounts
of data and it theoretically can last for many years.

However, there is tendency to assume that once records have been committed
to tape and filed away in either an on-site or off-site storage facility,
they can just be forgotten about until they are needed. In fact, there are
a number of risks associated with tape storage that businesses will have to
be aware of, which may make them rethink whether this is always the most
appropriate solution for long-term data storage.


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