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Tape backup continues its role in long-term storage

  • News
  • Date: 30 April 2007
Tape backups have proven to be remarkably resilient as a storage technology. Respondants to a recent ESG survey indicated that less than a thirdbacked up to tape only, less than one quarter backed up to disk only and about 50% used a mix of disk and tape. Consequently, storage professionals must understand tape technology and its role in the enterprise. This article highlights the basics of tape backup, outlines the main implementation considerations, explores the experiences of several real users and looks ahead to the future of this long-standing storage technology.

UK firms think security is not keeping up with VoIP and IM

A survey by Infosecurity Europe of 291 companies has found that 93% believe security is not keeping pace with the demands posed by instant messaging (IM) and its usage.

Data breach fears rise

One in three IT professionals fears a major data security breach – accidental or malicious – could put them out of business, research conducted by Datamonitor for security firm McAfee has found.

Oracle offers financial services integrated business intelligence

Oracle has announced the release of Oracle Financial Services Profitability Analytics to offer pre-built business intelligence.

IT change helps Parcelforce loss into profit

An IT-based streamlining programme by Parcelforce has helped turn around initial losses of £193m to make a profit of £18m over the past 27 months

Security Blog Log: Mac hack puts Apple faithful on defence

  • In Depth
  • Date: 27 April 2007
A much-hyped QuickTime exploit threatens Mac OS X and Windows browsers, but the Apple faithful feel the greatest sting.

New image spam sneaks into inboxes

Researchers at Secure Computing Corp. have discovered a new form of image spam that is sneaking into corporate systems and clogging inboxes.

General compliance gets in the way of software asset management

The focus on general compliance issues is getting in the way of achieving the benefits of software asset management (Sam).

Kaspersky: China ‘accounts for more than half of malware’

As much as 50% to 70% of all malicious code comes from China, according to Eugene Kaspersky, head of research and development at Kaspersky Labs, speaking at the Infosecurity Europe show in London.

Legislative changes drive sales of financial systems

Legislative pressures are driving users to upgrade and enhance their financial and accounting systems more frequently.
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