DDS is historically the most reliable & durable technology ever introduced within the tape market. DDS is ideal for entry-level & small networks looking for higher capacities with lower cost of ownership. DDS is an affordable solution for unattended back ups. HP co-invented DDS technology & was the first company to expand its DDS offering into the 5th generation known as DAT-72. In addition to co-inventing the DDS technology, HP also co-invented DAT-72 & the new generation of DAT-160. HP's DDS media portfolio is now the most robust within the industry. HP has extended an already popular & trusted format by doubling the transfer rate to 12 MB/sec & more than doubling the capacity to 160 GB to create the new DAT 160.