Long term storage of data is a must have not only for Pro users and state agencies, but also customers. While online storing solution can help securing such data, some companies work on improving reliability of current media. Panasonic has been working on BD media:
Instead of re-inventing a new media, which is a time and money consuming process, Panasonic decided to improve reliability of BD media by placing them into a tape, similar to the good old optical tape (such as Syquest):
All media are placed into a tape.
All media are based on non-organic components, a bit more expensive, but more reliable on the long term.
Enhanced quality control procedures during manufacturing steps.
With such system, Panasonic claims to have reached 50 years half-life for such media even when stored at 25°C and 80% humidity. In addition wh
