The most common problem in the traditional data tapes is back-hitching. Back-hitching has very adverse effects on the performance of tape media and drive. It also is major cause of media wear and tear. The fear of backhitching is over as the new and advanced “transfer rate matching” technique of VXA tape technology has eradicated the problem of backhitching. Digital data packet technology is used in VXA while other tape storage formats are mostly based on data tracks. The data packet technology of VXA storage tape is more reliable than data track technology. Restore and backup time in VXA tape format accelerates with the help of its powerful technologies. This combination of innovative and unique technologies in VXA tape creates a tape storage format that provides matchless performance and durability for the storage needs of midrange systems.

The members of VXA alliance are Exabyte, Panasonic, TDK, Sony, Imation, Computer Associates, Ingram Micro, Tech Data, Symantec/VERITAS, TOLIS Group, Excelstor, Adaptec and Fujitsu Siemens Computers. This alliance group focuses on providing education & information about the advantages of VXA tape technology to the market place and is making efforts to increase the number of users around the globe. “Digital data packet” technology is used in VXA while other tape storage formats are mostly based on data tracks. The data packet technology of VXA storage tape is more reliable than data track technology.

Each member has committed to support financially and with their workforce to follow and fulfill the mission of VXA alliance. VXA tape alliance is a powerful platform where their members get the opportunity to formalize their efforts, ideas and new innovative technologies around the VXA tape technology. The members of VXA alliance coordinate with each other and develop educational and promotional programs so that the organizations are provided with more detailed information about the advantages of VXA packet technology and the VXA products. The VXA tape products are disaster-tested. The VXA alliance has helped a lot in enhancing and developing the VXA tape format.

The organizational goals of the VXA alliance are as follows:

- Becoming a part of public informational resource and educating the customers about the unique capabilities of VXA tape format.

- Demonstration of VXA tape format’s widespread adoption by the core suppliers and manufacturers of backup storage industry.

- Support and promotion of the VXA tape technology’s continued adoption by new software, solution providers and software.

- Facilitating in sharing information related to success stories and marketing strategies of VXA tape.

- Operate as a repository of the application and backup solution of VXA tape format.

The key to adoption and success of any technology are the alliances. The VXA alliance members bring together their efforts to boost the VXA tape format’s market momentum. The VXA alliance’s formation shows the broad support and is strongly backed up by the industry. VXA alliance has the support of their members fits well with their goals and objectives. Leading OEMs of the world have selected the VXA packet drives which include Fujitsu Ltd., Apple and IBM. This has provided an endorsement of the VXA as a new tape storage standard. When compared to other formats, VXA is more durable and economical tape storage format.