Tape backups are high maintenance
Changing tapes takes time, data can be corrupted during the copying process and backups frequently fail.
Inherent security risks
Handing sensitive company and customer information over to a third party is a proven risk. Backup tapes containing confidential data are often lost or, worse, stolen.
Tape backups are vulnerable to external threats
The logistical problems of physically transporting tapes when a city is locked down or an area is out of bounds make the system only to fallible, as events like the London bombings and Buncefield explosion showed.
Tape backups delay your recovery
Waiting for backup tapes to be delivered to your recovery server slows down the data restore process by hours at a time when every second counts.
Tape backups cost more than you think
Tape backups are commonly perceived to be a low cost option but when hidden costs are taken into account, typically, the true cost is up to 80 percent higher than quoted.
SunGard’s electronic vaulting service means no more lost tapes, corrupted data, tape changes or time-consuming administration.