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Peripherals and Parts Trading offers an air-gapped backup tape solution Peripherals and Parts Trading deals in buying and selling computer hardware components and accessories. These components and accessories are used to enhance the functionality of computers and other electronic devices.
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lease describe the solution stack available from Peripherals and Parts Trading in the area of Air-Gapped Backup/ Data Storage.
Peripherals and Parts Trading offers an air-gapped backup tape solution that is secure and reliable for storing and protecting critical data. This solution involves transferring data to offline tape media, which is then physically stored, preferably in a remote location. The tapes are not connected to any network, making it nearly impossible for them to be hacked or infected by malware. This cost-effective enterprise solution is used by Fortune 500 companies and can also be beneficial for small businesses.
What are the typical underlying pain points for IT and security decision-makers that these solution stacks are addressing? You can share industry statistics. The biggest concern for IT and security decision-makers is the threat of cyber attacks that can compromise or destroy critical data, especially ransomware. With over 130 strains of ransomware in use and the platforms that offer ransomware as a service, these attacks are only increasing. Air-
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gapped backup solutions, such as tape backup, guarantee an uninfected backup. Another pain point is regulatory compliance, as many industries have strict data retention and protection requirements. Tape backup is the most costeffective and the most reliable technology for long-term data retention.
What are the typical intended use cases and benefits for IT and security decision-makers from these solution stacks? You can share industry statistics. The benefits of tape backup solutions include cost savings, reliability, and security. Tape backup has the lowest cost per TB (around US$4 per TB) and a 30-year shelf life, making it a reli-
