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Put simply, tape-stored data ensures that cloud providers will have the data they need when they need it.
In addition, when stored properly, data recorded on tape today will still be readable in 30 years.
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Contrary to what DOGE said in its post,tape technology continues to get better.
And also, in a sense, the phrase permanent digital records is an oxymoron.
Digital is inherently ephemeralit is why some people still prefer having physical copies of their media.
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