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 * PRODUCTS
   * FUJIFILM PRODUCTS
     * OBJECT ARCHIVE
       Optimize Object Storage with
       Tape Archiving Software
     * LTO TAPE
       High-capacity Storage
       Solution
   * QSTAR TECHNOLOGIES
     * Archive Storage Manager
       Create A Vendor Neutral
       Active Archive
     * Network Migrator
       Policy Based Tiered Storage and
       Data Lifecycle Management
   * STRONGBOX DATA SOLUTIONS
     * Stronglink
       Policy-based Data and Storage
       Management Across any Flash, Disk,
       Tape, & Cloud Storage Platform
 * SOLUTIONS
   * HPC & RESEARCH
   * Storage Optimization
   * Active Archive
 * WHY LTO?
   * TCO Calculator
   * Ransomware Protection
   * Tiered Storage
   * Sustainability
 * ABOUT US
   * Events
   * News
 * CONTACT
 * BLOG

   
 * PRODUCTS
   
   * FUJIFILM PRODUCTS
     
     * OBJECT ARCHIVE
       Optimize Object Storage with
       Tape Archiving Software
     * LTO TAPE
       High-capacity Storage
       Solution
   * QSTAR TECHNOLOGIES
     
     * Archive Storage Manager
       Create A Vendor Neutral
       Active Archive
     * Network Migrator
       Policy Based Tiered Storage and
       Data Lifecycle Management
   * STRONGBOX DATA SOLUTIONS
     
     * Stronglink
       Policy-based Data and Storage
       Management Across any Flash, Disk,
       Tape, & Cloud Storage Platform
 * SOLUTIONS
   
   * HPC & RESEARCH
   * Storage Optimization
   * Active Archive
 * WHY LTO?
   
   * TCO Calculator
   * Ransomware Protection
   * Tiered Storage
   * Sustainability
 * ABOUT US
   
   * Events
   * News
 * CONTACT
 * BLOG


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SUSTAINABILITY AND FUJIFILM TAPE STORAGE SOLUTIONS

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WHITEPAPER: LEARN HOW MOVING DATA TO TAPE CAN LEAD TO SIGNIFICANT ENERGY SAVINGS
AND REDUCTION IN CO2 EMISSIONS

This new IDC whitepaper, sponsored by Fujifilm, provides an in-depth analysis of
the significant energy savings and reduction in CO2 emissions that can be
achieved by moving data from energy-intensive storage mediums to environmentally
friendly tape storage.

Learn More


WHITEPAPER: IMPROVING INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SUSTAINABILITY WITH MODERN TAPE
STORAGE

Discover tape's role in trimming the environmental impact of data storage in
this whitepaper from Brad Johns Consulting

Learn More


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WHITEPAPER: REDUCING DATA CENTER ENERGY CONSUMPTION AND CARBON EMISSIONS WITH
MODERN TAPE STORAGE


WHITEPAPER: DISCOVER EXCITING, NEW ADVANCES IN TAPE TECHNOLOGY THAT WILL IMPACT
DATA PROTECTION AND RETENTION


VIDEO: IS TAPE REALLY ECO-FRIENDLY? FIND OUT IN THIS VIRTUAL ROUNDTABLE OF
INDUSTRY EXPERTS

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Tape is an eco-friendly choice for data storage. Compared to use of other
traditional technologies in data centers (such as hard disk drives), tape can
drive a reduction in carbon emissions of as much as 87%. Fujifilm's dedication
to sustainability starts with manufacturing eco-friendly forms of data storage.
But it doesn't end there.


OFFERING GREENER SOLUTIONS FOR OUR CUSTOMERS AND OUR COMMUNITIES

Renewable Energy

Use of Recycled Materials

Sustainable Forestry

Biodegradable Resources


COMMITMENT TO SUSTAINABILITY

1,870 Solar

Panels installed in our Bedford manufacturing facility

4.3 million kWh

Produced since 2014

2,609 Tons

of CO2 avoided


WHAT FUJIFILM DOES AT OUR FACILITIES TO SUPPORT THE ENVIRONMENT

01.

We use solar energy, replacing more than half a million kWh of electricity
annually that our facility would draw from the grid with more sustainable power.

02.

We converted our manufacturing facility to LED lighting, dropping the carbon
emissions of that location by 882 tons. That's reflected in saving 400,000 kWh
annually and reducing the need to replace and maintain bulbs as frequently. LED
lights also reduce our UV emissions to nothing.



03.

We work with responsible business partners and vendors who also seek to be
environmentally friendly and reduce carbon footprints. For example, the pallet
supplier we opt to work with strives to source wood and other materials
responsibly and limit clear cutting to reduce the loss of forest cover.

04.

We use recycled and sustainable materials whenever possible. That includes using
soy-based ink and seeking out suppliers that use recycled wastewater.




OUR TAPE STORAGE SOLUTIONS USE SIGNIFICANTLY LESS ENERGY THAN DISK



Tape systems consume about 87% less energy than equivalent amounts of hard disk
storage and can produce up to an 87% reduction in CO2 emissions.

Disks are high energy consumers for a number of reasons. They're constantly
"spinning" 24/7, consuming electricity and generating heat that needs to be
cooled by expensive air conditioning equipment. Tape storage remains idle in a
library slot or on a shelf when not in use, consuming no energy, which means far
less CO2 is emitted into the atmosphere when compared to disk.

*According to a study by Brad Johns Consulting, comparing the average cost for
disk and tape used for archiving over 10 years.


SAVE MORE THAN THE ENVIRONMENT

Tape storage also provides an opportunity for reducing the total cost of your
data ownership. The energy savings alone contribute significantly to your bottom
line, but tape itself is simply less expensive in total cost of ownership than
other forms of storage. Check out our whitepaper from Brad Johns Consulting to
find out how tape storage can drive an 86% reduction in costs compared to disk
solutions.


BENEFITS OF TAPE STORAGE

An eco-friendly solution

Reduces carbon emissions and carbon footprint

Reduces costs per TB of storage as well as total cost of data ownership

More reliable and secure than disk solutions

Has a well-defined future migration road map

Effective defense against cyber crime

Check out the 2020 Technology Update on Tape Storage for more information about
its benefits.

Energy hungry server and HDD farms are forcing hyperscale data centers to move
as much low-activity, archival and cold data to tape as possible to minimize
energy consumption. As a result of these forces, tape has become a pressure
relief valve for unabated hyperscale expansion".

- Fred Moore, President, Horison Information Strategies

As I mentioned last year, tape is not dead and is far from disappearing anytime
soon. As a matter of fact, tape is very likely to become even more popular
because of its cost profile and energy efficiency as a medium as well as its
seemingly unlimited ability to store exponentially growing amounts of data".

- Christophe Bertrand, Senior Analyst, Enterprise Strategy Group

By identifying cold data and moving it to modern data tape storage,
organizations can dramatically reduce energy consumption and associated carbon
emissions while also lowering data center capital and operational expenses".

-Brad Johns, Brad Johns Consulting LLC

Some organizations use low-cost disk for archival purposes, and while it is less
expensive than SSD and performance HDD technologies, it is inherently more
expensive than tape and has a higher total cost of ownership associated with
power and cooling".

- Phil Goodwin, Research Director, Multi-cloud Data Management for Protection,
IDC


“FOCUS MORE ON POTENTIAL IMPACT IF YOU CHOOSE FUJIFILM TAPE OVER THE OTHERS”


FREQUENTLY ASKED
QUESTIONS

WHAT IS TAPE STORAGE?

Tape storage involves storing digital data on magnetic tape as opposed to disk.
The format dates back to the 1950s when a 12 inch reel of tape held just 2 MBs.
Today, this tried-and-true data storage method can store up to 20 TB in a palm
sized cartridge.

IS TAPE BACKUP STILL RELEVANT?

Yes, tape backup is still relevant! Tape provides an efficient, cost-effective
method that organizations can use to quickly back up large amounts of data. It's
also very secure — tape has fewer cybercrime vulnerabilities than either cloud
or hard-disk storage.

WHAT IS TAPE DATA STORAGE BEING USED FOR?

Tape data storage is often used for cold data. That's data that you need to keep
for various reasons, such as compliance or to maintain a complete archive of
records, but that you don't need to access on a regular basis. It's estimated
that 60% or more of stored data is cold data that can be archived onto less
expensive, environmentally friendly options such as tape.

HOW LONG DOES TAPE STORAGE LAST?

Tape's media life is much longer than disk. New tape media can be stored for 30
years or more, making it an ideal solution for long-term data archiving.

IS THE FUTURE OF STORAGE IN TAPE?

The future of data storage will depend on a mix of complementary storage
devices. Data is growing at exponential rates across the globe, and the need to
find sustainable ways to store data is also growing. A desire to cut down on
carbon emissions and support cost savings certainly positions tape as a major
player in the future of data storage.


PRESERVING A LIFETIME OF INFORMATION

Our mission is to enable organizations to effectively manage the world's
exponential data growth with innovative products and solutions, recognizing the
social responsibility to preserve digital content for future generations.


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