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The storage devices used for backups and recovery<\/a> have evolved a lot over the last 100+ years.  In this infographic, we take a quick look into the history of backup storage, and where it may go in future.  And there’s backup storage nostalgia aplenty – anybody else look back fondly on the Floppy Disk?<\/p>\n

Take a stroll down memory lane with us, as we examine a brief history of backups.<\/p>\n

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What backup storage medium has the most nostalgia for you? Which do you rely on today?
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The storage devices used for backups and recovery have evolved a lot over the last 100+ years.  In this infographic, we take a quick look into the history of backup storage, and where it may go in future.  And there’s backup storage nostalgia aplenty – anybody else look back fondly on the Floppy Disk? 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