The Net is making storage management a core business issue. Storage management firms are the target of takeover bids, as larger IT vendors try to offer complete storage portfolios. Knowing what data is stored and where will be more important than having it in one repository. VPNs are a cheaper alternative to leased lines for managing data across different sites.
Tape storage remains the most used method for archiving data.
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