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Fujifilm is increasing tape production capacity by a factor of five to meet surging demand from and enterprises building AI infrastructure. Magnetic tape, long considered legacy technology, has become essential for archiving because it offers low per-gigabyte costs and operates without power, making it attractive for storing enormous datasets used in AI training and for secure backups. The move reflects a broader trend: as AI companies scale, they need massive storage capacity, and tape remains one of the most economical options for cold storage.
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