Magnetic tape

Tape Archiving Still Needed, Says PoINT Software

As data growth continues, but 70 percent of it is never used, efficient archiving systems still have a place, says…

2 years ago

MasterCard To Drop Magnetic Stripes On Cards

No more swiping. Card giant Mastercard confirms that it will eventually drop the magnetic stripe on debt and credit cards

3 years ago

Sony And IBM Smash Tape Storage Record With 330TB

Tape not dead just yet, as Sony and IBM team up to cram more density on magnetic tape storage

7 years ago

Tales In Tech History: The Betamax Revolution

Every week we look back at an iconic piece of technology, and start with one that revolutionise home TV viewing…

8 years ago

Tales In Tech History: Japan Ends VCR Production

End of an era. Japan's last VCR maker to halt production, signalling end for the humble video cassette

8 years ago

How To Fit 200 Million Books Into The Palm Of Your Hand

IBM brandishes 220 terabyte tape cartridge in partnership with Fujifilm, big enough to hold 1.37 trillion mobile text messages

10 years ago