Virtual Tape Archiving & Cloud-Based Backup Tape Solutions

Tape Migration and Virtualization for Seamless Cloud Integration

Tape Ark^® can virtualize your entire physical tape collection and preserve your backups in a secure, highly redundant, low-cost Virtual Tape Library (VTL) cloud. For many years, a physical off-site backup was considered a viable solution for organizations that wanted to store any data stored on tape. Moving forward to today, advancements in technology have made this method of tape storage obsolete.

Businesses across the world are realizing that migrating legacy tape from off-site backup storage vaults to the cloud is essential. Not only does it raise potential revenue opportunities, but it also reduces the risk of exposure for organizations with sensitive data.

At Tape Ark, we modernize tape management and reshape how legacy data is valued. Our mass-scale, cloud-first tape backup solutions are built for speed, scale and long-term preservation. With thousands of historical and scientific datasets locked in magnetic formats, our platform makes these assets accessible to researchers, analysts and decision-makers.

Whether you’re migrating data for compliance, security or use cases like AI and machine learning, our virtual tape backup systems ensure continuity, accessibility and resilience across every petabyte.

Learn more about our founding purpose and global mission in our story.

Benefits of backing up tape to the cloud

There are many benefits to storing backup tapes in the cloud as opposed to an off-site backup facility. Tape Ark virtualizes physical tape collections and preserves backups in a secure, low-cost Virtual Tape Library (VTL). By shifting your backup tape to a VTL, you can also remove expensive and no longer necessary hardware and software from your infrastructure.

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Scalable virtualization for your data

Tape Ark is recognized for its scalability and ability to migrate tapes en masse to the cloud. As a future-focused organization, we have created sophisticated tape storage solutions that enable you to reduce the cost and risk of managing large physical tape collections and bring yesterday’s data backup tapes into the cloud for streamlined management.

At Tape Ark, we work with a range of different cloud platforms to securely store your backup legacy tapes in the cloud. Tape Ark is partnered with major cloud storage providers, including Amazon Web Services, Google Cloud Platform and Microsoft Azure. We have also worked closely with other cloud storage services such as Wasabi & Backblaze to safely store backup legacy tapes in the cloud.

This flexibility empowers organizations to choose the cloud environment that aligns with their long-term strategy — without infrastructure vendor lock-in. Whether archiving sensitive records or enabling access to historic media, Tape Ark ensures your virtual tape backups remain portable, discoverable and future-ready.

Unlike basic storage migration, Tape Ark’s virtual tape solutions — including Virtual Tape Library (VTL) Storage and Tape Migration: Virtualization — are built with secure, compliant ingest protocols. Processes like tape copy and data duplication maintain integrity, enhance discoverability and ensure seamless integration into modern cloud ecosystems.

Tape Ark’s data services offer secure and compliant legacy storage. We also provide regulatory certification, which is critical for organizations requiring long-term retention for compliance or legal matters. These services support the Healthcare, Financial Services and Education sectors.

As cloud-agnostic experts, we support migrations across @AWS, @Azure and @Google Cloud. With the support services team based in Perth, Australia, our global team specializes in migrating media tapes to the cloud, regardless of size or format. We also restore data from legacy media with deep technical expertise.

State-of-the-art data security

We securely convert your physical backup tapes to virtual tapes using state-of-the-art data security technology, including encryption at rest and transfer to your preferred cloud platform. Tape Ark leverages many of the same extensive security protocols available from cloud partners.

No upfront fees

Ideal for organizations looking to avoid large capital outlays, we offer tailored plans suitable for your business needs. Pay by how much data you have, not how many tapes you store, and receive all the benefits of a cloud-based Virtual Tape Library.

Speak to the experts at Tape Ark today to manage your tape migration and virtualization for seamless cloud integration.

A cost-effective tape archiving solution

Tape Ark connects your existing backup tape application to the virtual tapes, which means no training or process change is required. With no more tape deterioration, faulty hardware, tape refreshes, off-site storage costs or maintenance fees for legacy hardware, there are a number of direct cost savings for your organization when switching to a Virtual Tape Library.

Back up your tape with Tape Ark today

Remove the hassle of off-site backup tape storage with Tape Ark’s leading cloud-based backup tape storage services. We’re the world’s only dedicated tape to cloud mass migration experts. To find out more about how we can help you, get in touch with us today.

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