technology said Murphy."The Tucson engineering group has the most in-depth tape technology expertise in the world and is recognized for that," she said. About 800 people work in IBM's storage division in Tucson. More than 1,300 total work at the plant.
The technology specifications for the new tape drive is also available to the public, including other manufacturers, said Murphy.
Under an unusual agreement the three major tape manufacturers - IBM, Hewlett Packard and Seagate - agreed to develop open specs so that other companies could make and market the tape drive.
Jonathan J. Higuera's e-mail: jhiguera@tucsoncitizen.com