Will Tape Storage Make A Comeback? IBM Demonstrates Record-Breaking Capacity Read Next IBM, from its labs in Zurich, Switzerland, announced that its scientists, in collaboration with Japan-based Fujifilms have been able to demonstrate a 29 times increase in the storage capacity of its current data tape cartridge. From the previous best of 20 TB, the capacity has increased to 580 TB. This is 32-times the capacity LTO-Ultrium (Linear Tape-Open version 9), which currently holds the distinction of being the latest industry-standard in the magnetic tape products. Increased Storage Capacity Of Tape Explaining this achievement, IBM’s official blog said, “580 TB is equivalent to 786,977 CDs stacked 944 meters high, which is taller than Burj Kalifa, the world’s tallest building. That’s a colossal amount of data! All fitting on a tape cartridge on the palm of your hand.”