Cloud storage in data centers will utilize the latest developments in physical storage virtualization, deduplication and other methods to make the most effective use of physical storage assets. Software defined storage could allow a further level of abstraction and cost effectiveness. The vast bulk of content stored "in the cloud" will reside on large SATA interface HDDs with some on magnetic (mostly LTO) tape (particularly for "archives.")
Tom CoughlinMany companies at the 2013 NAB show were showing LTO tape archiving technology. The LTO Consortium had a popular exhibit at the 2013 NAB promoting the new LTO 6 tape standard.
Tom CoughlinI could be rude [with the media]. I could pull some of the [Bill] Parcells stuff, but I couldnโt get away with it. I wasnโt Parcells. They make light of it, but theyโre not making light of it with me.
Tom Coughlin