Paper Title: Leveraging Tape to Support Primary Flash Storage

Paper Abstract: Getting the right data in the right place - at the right time and cost - makes for a healthy storage eco-system from the top of the customer pyramid (large enterprises) to the bottom of the pyramid (small and medium businesses (SMBs)). Tape also has a distinct advantage in terms of energy consumption that is paramount as customers face the environmental impact consequences of climate change. Flash Memory Summit attendees may not be aware of the ongoing advancements in tape today and in the future. Tape is widely used in customer data centers for long-term archiving of business data and technical data. Tape technology is not standing still: ongoing advancements in tape are increasing its usefulness, both now and into the future. Tape does complement flash - which is why it should be considered to be an essential part of customers' overall storage strategies.

Paper Author: Rich Gadomski, Head of Tape Evangelism, FUJIFILM Recording Media USA

Author Bio: As Head of Tape Evangelism for FUJIFILM Recording Media U.S.A., Inc., Rich is responsible for driving industry awareness and end user understanding of the purpose and value proposition of modern tape technology. Rich joined Fujifilm in 2003 as Director of Product Management, Computer Products Division, where he oversaw marketing of optical, magnetic, and flash storage products. Previously Rich held the position of Vice President of Marketing, Commercial Products, where he was responsible for the marketing of data storage products, value added services and solutions. Rich has more than 30 years of experience in the data storage industry. Before joining Fujifilm, Rich was Director of Marketing for Maxell Corp. of America where he was responsible for the marketing of data storage products. Prior to that, Rich worked for the Recording Media Products Division of Sony Electronics. Rich participates in several industry trade associations including the Active Archive Alliance, the Linear Tape-Open Consortium (LTO) and the Tape Storage Council. Rich also manages Fujifilm’s annual Global IT Executive Summit. Rich holds a BA from the University of Richmond and an MBA from Fordham University.