"One of the major reasons that companies are implementing disk-based archives is to lower their storage costs but still keep archive data online and easily accessible. However, moving data from disk to disk does not necessarily create a leap in lowering capital costs. PowerFile offers an interesting alternative approach to digital archiving worth evaluating....The PowerFile PSA actually provides customers with four tiers, including high performance NAS-based disk storage (Tier One), in-library DVD for lower cost online storage (Tier Two), onsite vaulted DVD (Tier Three) and offsite vaulted DVD for long term archival (Tier Four). The combination provides a compelling blend of price/performance, permanence, protection and portability." Read more....
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