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Fujifilm Corporation announced plans to expand its magnetic tape production capacity fivefold at its Odawara plant in Kanagawa Prefecture, investing ¥10 billion over the next two to three years through fiscal 2028. The move responds to rising global data storage demands driven by generative AI and cloud services, as well as increased concerns about data security.
Magnetic tape offers cost-effective, long-term storage and protection against cyberattacks due to its offline nature. Fujifilm will focus on producing Linear Tape-Open (LTO) products, including tenth-generation tapes with native capacities of 30TB and 40TB, which can store up to 100TB when compressed. The company holds the largest share of the global magnetic tape market.
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