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Every organization will likely encounter a data disaster of some magnitude. The defining moment is how well prepared your organization is to handle a disaster recovery. Because of cost barriers and legacy technology, developing a disaster recovery plan can be a struggle for mid-sized businesses. Here are some basic, low-effort strategies for preventing and handling data loss.

Automation sounds pretty great right? The term automation has been thrown around in the data storage world for quite some time. Automation sounds magical, but for anyone who has worked on implementing a fully automated storage backup and recovery solution, knows that it can be a logistical nightmare.

We are living in a data-centric world, and now more than ever, it’s...

IT departments break out into a cold sweat when the topic of cloud security is addressed, and who can blame them? Cloud computing introduces a lot of security unknowns for organizations, and regulations and compliance guidelines have been slow to keep up with evolving cloud platforms. Cloud computing is a bit like the Wild West, posing these three main concerns for IT departments:...

The biggest challenge for the IBM i market today is keeping up with the rapidly advancing technology in a meaningful way. The rate at which technology is improving processes and operating procedures is staggering. Trying to navigate the maze of what is a fad and what will stand the test of time can be overwhelming. Change is hard. Because the AS400 market is considered legacy,...

For many, the cloud is this mystical place that magically stores information. Once your information is in the cloud you don’t have to manage or think about it, but have the benefit of accessing it at anytime from anywhere. That sounds pretty magical. Chances are, you utilize the cloud already and may not even know it. If you use social media, order from Amazon, or watch a show on...

As we move into 2016, now is the time to make sure your data storage is in order. Technology is constantly evolving; forcing companies to take a good look at their current configuration and start exploring new options. Moving into 2016, look for these trends that are still prevailing in the archival data storage industry.

Storage as a Service (SaaS)

SaaS is a model...