Pros and Cons of Virtual Tape Libraries

Tape data storage just keeps on going. It’s almost like the steam punk of IT, a branch off into a different universe where everybody reads with bigger candles instead electric light bulbs. But it works. In fact, it works well enough for the largest IT vendors to continue pushing the envelope on data storage density […]

Eight Security Questions to Ask a Cloud Vendor Before You Sign Up

Cloud services whether PaaS (platform), SaaS (software), DraaS (disaster recovery) or another ‘as a service’ option are part of the business landscape now. However, in the vast majority of cases, using them means that your data is stored outside your organisation. No matter what the cloud vendor’s reputation, security must be evaluated, confirmed and applied. […]