Video Surveillance Retention Cost Calculator

Video surveillance and the storage requirements for this content are increasing dramatically. Now, video management software solutions allow for seamless integration of second-tier LTO tape storage resulting in significant cost savings without sacrificing resolution or retention periods.

This free online tool, developed by storage economics expert Brad Johns Consulting and sponsored by Fujifilm, calculates 5 year Total Cost of Ownership when integrating a necessary amount of hard-disk based storage with a second tier of LTO tape storage for long-term retention. The cost data is derived from publicly available sources.