FujiFilm TCO Calculator

FujiFilm Corporation, announced an updated version of its proprietary TCO Calculator.

Improved online tool uses latest data to compare TCO for automated tape storage, disk- and cloud-based storage. This free, online decision-making tool helps IT professionals compare the TCO of automated tape to disk and cloud-based storage systems.

Originally developed in 2017, the TCO Calculator simulates 5 and 10 year costs for a variety of typical systems and storage applications. The 2019-2020 release features data reference points and calculation options that realistically reflect today’s storage options.

Variables such as costs of energy, hardware pricing, media capacities, inflation rates and labor costs have been updated to create an accurate modeling consistent with current trends. Most notably, the TCO Calculator raises the maximum user storage baseline from 10PB to 100PB, integrating an enterprise library using LTO-8 drives and media for initial capacities over 10PB. Amazon S3 Glacier Deep Archive and bulk retrieval service is now also included in cloud storage cost comparisons.

“IT professionals need to make strategic decisions about long term storage and they deserve the best and most accurate data to help them make well informed decisions,” said Kevin Benitez, product marketing manager, FujiFilm. “In most any storage scenario, tape systems are still unmatched in terms of cost, capacity, reliability, and security. As the datasphere continues to grow exponentially, tape continues to play a vital role.“