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Microsoft's glass storage system preserves data for thousands of years
Microsoft researchers have developed a laser-based system that writes data into durable glass, creating a long-term storage solution that outlasts magnetic media.
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Microsoft researchers have developed a laser-based system that writes data into durable glass, creating a long-term storage solution that outlasts magnetic media.
Microsoft's glass storage can hold 4.8TB of data for over 10,000 years, offering a durable alternative to degrading hard drives.
New glass-based optical storage uses lasers to write data, achieving high density and durability for long-term archival, with potential data lifetimes over 10,000 years.
Microsoft created a long-lasting data storage system using glass.
Microsoft's Project Silica stores data in common borosilicate glass (like Pyrex) using lasers for over 10,000 years. They achieved 2TB storage and faster writes, reducing equipment.