New Trend Emerging In Data Backup - Disk2Disk2Disk Technology Over Tape Backup Systems

Although tape systems have served as the primary source for backup technology in the past, superior disk technology is now emerging as the leader, offering numerous advantages. The increasing trend towards the use of disk backup over tape backup has been influenced by the fact that disks are becoming more affordable. In addition, businesses have begun to recognize the inherent frequent failure rate of tape backup systems as well as the slow data transfer rate.

A report in Computer Technology Review indicated that data restoration from tapes can fail as much as 70% of the time. According to The Gartner Group (www.gartner.com), 71% of all tape restores fail. A variety of causes can contribute to these failures, including user error and media failure. In either case, the result is typically the same. Data, which was believed to be securely backed up, was either completely lost or at least partially damaged.

Speed of transfer has proven to be another serious weakness of tape based systems as well. Experience has demonstrated that the data transfer rate for disks is significantly faster than that of tapes. In our modern world where businesses operate around the clock, the importance of accurate, timely backups has become even more critical.

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About Revinetix, Inc.
Revinetix, http://www.revinetix.com provides innovative data protection solutions that ensure continuity of business, control of critical information and confidence in recovery systems. Revinetix offers the first total disk backup and recovery solution that allows automated backup schedules for every user on the network and allows critical data to be stored safely off-site from a single appliance.

SOURCE: Revinetix, Inc.