Humanity is set to generate an astonishing 180 zettabytes of digital data this year, encompassing everything from personal photos to professional records. This surge in data raises critical questions for storage experts regarding management, longevity, and the physical infrastructure required. With most data categorized as 'cold'—not immediately accessible—many items could be deleted without consequence, yet the potential importance of certain data demands preservation. Magnetic tape remains a prominent choice for cold storage, thanks to its capacity improvements and reliability, and companies like Quantum are leading advancements in this field.
"Humanity will produce a hundred and eighty zettabytes of digital data this year, posing significant challenges regarding where and how long to store all this information."
"Storage experts view data through a temperature scale: hot, warm, and cold; most data is cold and could possibly be erased, yet some must be preserved for future use."
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