Active Archive Blog

Data retention periods are increasing across various sectors. This trend is driven by a combination of factors, including legal requirements, technological advancements, and the growing value of data for business purposes. Organizations are struggling to determine what they can get...

Many organizations are struggling with the accessibility of legacy and archive data. They want it in a format that enables them to utilize the data and to be able to search it. Without realizing it, they are asking for an...

The current era is marked by the creation of more and more data in tandem with the deletion of less and less of what we create. That adds up to a headache for those in charge of storage, and of...

Any time data is being collected and retained, there are always compliance and data sovereignty issues that must be addressed. However, the quantity of data stored in today’s enterprise magnifies the potential risk. Imagine the extent of sovereignty and compliance...

Ransomware is a huge problem that isn’t going away anytime soon. A recent study (2023 SonicWall Threat Mindset Survey) found that 55% of organizations are deeply concerned about the intensification of cyberattacks in 2023, with 83% citing ransomware as their...

Data centers consume perhaps as much as 3% of global electricity today and that figure may approach 10% by 2030 due to AI and high-performance computing applications. Due to the rise in data center density and the explosion in data...

Members of the Active Archive Alliance shared their 2024 predictions for data storage and active archives. In Part III, we look at the escalating threat of cyberattacks, data repatriation, backup tape demand, LTO and cloud vs. on-premises. Active Archives Embrace LTO...

Sustainability has risen sharply in importance over the last couple of years. Countries have set dates for when they will achieve net-zero carbon emissions. Cities are engaged in electrification. Regions are rolling out renewable energy resources to replace traditional power...

Members of the Active Archive Alliance shared their 2024 predictions for data storage and active archives. In Part II, we look at artificial intelligence, cloud repatriation, tape active archives, data management and high availability. AI to Boost Active Archive Storage In...

Members of the Active Archive Alliance shared their 2024 predictions for data storage and active archives. In Part I, we look at universal data systems, AI, healthcare IT, video surveillance and long-term data management. Here are some of the top trends...