This IDC study examines the virtual tape library (VTL) market and opportunities over the next five years. Adoption patterns are evaluated leveraging recent IDC research, and forecasts for VTL revenue and terabytes are outlined.

"We expect VTL market value will double over the next five years. VTL suppliers must educate customers about the potential benefits and value proposition of VTL systems and not merely tout them solely as an alternative to tape-based data protection." ? Robert Amatruda, research director at IDC