EVOLUTION AND CONTEMPORARY CHALLENGES IN DATA STORAGE

Abstract

This text analyzes the historical evolution and contemporary challenges in data storage and management, tracing the development from early material forms of record-keeping to the complex digital ecosystems of the 21st century. Emphasis is placed on the exponential growth of digital information in the context of global digitalization. Modern practices for data backup and recovery are examined as key mechanisms for ensuring information security and operational resilience. Additionally, strategies for long-term data preservation are explored, including cloud solutions, physical archival media, and innovative technologies such as durable optical media.