FUJIFILM Boosts Barium Ferrite Tape Technology

FUJIFILM Recording Media U.S.A. announced that it has released a new white paper that details the benefits of the company’s Barium Ferrite (BaFe) technology for magnetic tape storage.

For more information visit: thefutureoftape.com ; www.fujifilmusa.com


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NEWLY RELEASED WHITE PAPER BY FUJIFILM OUTLINES BENEFITS OF BARIUM FERRITE TAPE TECHNOLOGY

An advanced media technology capable of pushing tape cartridge capacities to unprecedented levels

VALHALLA, N.Y., March 12, 2014 – FUJIFILM Recording Media U.S.A., Inc., a subsidiary of FUJIFILM Corporation, the leading global manufacturer of data storage media, today announced the release of the white paper, The Technical and Operational Values of Barium Ferrite Tape Media, detailing the significant benefits of Fujifilm’s advanced media technology with Barium Ferrite (BaFe). The white paper is available for download at http://thefutureoftape.com, along with more information illustrating Barium Ferrite technology.

The white paper, authored by Mark Peters of Enterprise Storage Group, shows that while tape-based storage has been well established, it has evolved in a way that now delivers multi-terabyte capacities, superior reliability, longer media life and ease of access with linear tape file system (LTFS).

Today, tape is also recognized for its high performance and cost effectiveness as organizations look to reduce storage expenses, while protecting and preserving their information for the future. For customers looking for long-term data solutions, Fujifilm’s Barium Ferrite technology ensures the future viability of tape technology.

“Reliable data storage remains a critical consideration for businesses, and Fujifilm’s advanced Barium Ferrite technology delivers dependability and capacity to organizations looking at their future storage needs,” said Peter Faulhaber, president, FUJIFILM Recording Media U.S.A., Inc. “The ESG white paper easily explains the advantages of Barium Ferrite technology and confirms Fujifilm’s commitment to tape technology development.”

Since 2000, Fujifilm has led the development of large-capacity data tape for backup and archival applications. The most recent FUJIFILM LTO Ultrium 6 Data Cartridge is based on Fujifilm’s NANOCUBIC technology and incorporates BaFe particles, with superior performance and longer archival life compared to conventional metal particle (MP) tape. BaFe particles are also used in the production of large multi-terabyte enterprise system data tape, supporting the needs of various customers in diverse industries for their large volume back-up and archival needs.

To download the ESG white paper, The Technical and Operational Values of Barium Ferrite Tape Media visit http://thefutureoftape.com.

For more information on Fujifilm’s data storage products, please go to: www.fujifilmusa.com/products/tape_data_storage

About Fujifilm
FUJIFILM Recording Media U.S.A., Inc. is the US-based manufacturing, marketing and sales operations of professional broadcast video and data tape recording media for FUJIFILM Corporation. The company provides broadcast and data center customers and industry partners with a wide range of unique data center accessories, value-added services and archival solutions, including Dternity. Based on a history of thin-film engineering and magnetic particle science such as Fujifilm NANOCUBIC technology, Fujifilm creates breakthrough data storage products. In 2013, Fujifilm surpassed the 100 million milestone for the number of LTO Ultrium data cartridges manufactured and sold since introduction, establishing the company’s leadership and success as the leading global manufacturer of mid-range and enterprise data tape. For more information on Fujifilm Recording Media products, customers can call 800-488-3854 or go to www.fujifilmusa.com/tape_data_storage. To receive news and information direct from Fujifilm via RSS, subscribe free at www.fujifilmusa.com/rss.

FUJIFILM Holdings Corporation, Tokyo, Japan, brings continuous innovation and leading-edge products to a broad spectrum of industries, including electronic imaging, digital printing equipment, medical systems, life sciences, graphic arts, flat panel display materials, and office products, based on a vast portfolio of digital, optical, fine chemical and thin film coating technologies. The company was among the top 10 companies around the world granted U.S. patents in 2012, and in the year ended March 31, 2013, had global revenues of $26.7 billion*. Fujifilm is committed to environmental stewardship and good corporate citizenship. For more information, please visit www.fujifilmholdings.com.

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