Back Up Types ExplainedThere are many backup options to choose from when designing a backup solution for your organization. The best option will depend on your needs and your backup strategy. In general, backup options can be evaluated on the following:  Where will...

Security Considerations When Selecting a Backup SolutionWhether you are implementing a tape backup solution, using a cloud backup solution or working with a managed backup company, the following are some security considerations to keep your data safe.  Encryption ...

Data Backup and Compliance with FINRA & SECRegistered Investment Advisors (RIA), finance professionals and members of FINRA have strict standards to uphold when it comes to data, security and privacy. If your organization is looking to ensure compliance when it...

What is a Backup and Are Backups Important for My Business?Are backups important for your business?  Without a doubt, backing up and protecting business data is crucial for all organizations that create, store and use data. There...

Backup Strategy Best PracticesData is the most important asset for most businesses. Continued access to business data and IT systems is becoming a requirement for most organizations.  Backups are an important component of disaster recovery and business continuity....

6 Reasons Managed Backups May Be Right for Your BusinessData is the backbone of most businesses today and many organizations require almost continued access to their IT systems and data. Who manages your backups and how much human resources you have to dedicate to...

Considerations for Recovering & Restoring Your BackupsRecovering & Restoring Your Backups  The main purpose for maintaining backups is to be able to restore and access data and systems in the event of a data loss incident. In most organizations, data loss is...

HIPAA Compliant Backup & Disaster Recovery Strategies for Healthcare OrganizationsHealthcare organizations have a long list of guidelines to follow to keep patient data and electronic protected health information (ePHI) private and secured and also maintain...

Why Every Business Should Have Remote Backups in PlaceThe ONLY true way to ensure that  your data can be restored in the event of a disaster is by having a copy of it stored in an offsite location, preferably one with high security. That’s why a remote backup site is...

As they say: hope for the best and prepare for the worst, and when your small business is concerned, the worst could potentially be a flood, fire, earthquake, or any manmade threats, such as hacks or thefts. A disaster recovery plan will help you recover from all this...

The success of many small businesses hinges on their data. Data loss or corruption can leave you crippled for days if not weeks. Disasters don’t follow any set schedule, and they’re certainly not convenient. They can hit your business when you least expect it. Not...

If your business hinges on its data, then imagine what would happen if you were to lose it all—every client database, all your financial records—all of it. A disaster could also knock out your network for hours, days, or even weeks, leaving you unable to access email...