Tape has specific strengths that match well to specific data threats at price points far lower than comparable methods. LTO tape has become the open system standard for commercial applications, is supported by numerous vendors…. and has a published road map for the next four generations. Tape, specifically LTO technology, remains as the last line of defence against malicious software and still plays an important part of any comprehensive data protection strategy.

Using Tape to Optimize Data Protection Costs and Mitigate the Risk of Ransomware for Data-Centric Organizations” (IDC White Paper, April 2018 (Opens in a new window))