You could be putting your company at risk by disposing of old data and storage media improperly.

At some point, all data must be destroyed. If you’re replacing outdated computers, servers, or storage media, like tapes, then you need to purge all the business data that currently exists on those devices. Also, there’s some data you need to wipe after a certain period of time so your company remains compliant with federal privacy legislation. When you want to destroy data, you need to go beyond simply dragging a folder on your desktop to the trash can.

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Tags: data storage, network storage, small business

A network-attached storage device that offers both onsite and online backup frees up resources and can help minimize risk.

When you think of storage, you may not associate it with improving your business’s performance. However, if you’re talking about network-attached storage (NAS), that’s exactly what the right solution can do. Protecting your data and providing employees with fast access to files can save your company both time and money. Even more important, if disaster strikes, a NAS solution that offers both onsite and online backup can help keep your company in business.

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Tags: data storage, network attached storage, small business, small business disaster recovery, smart storage

You’re out on a relaxing evening at a public place. Maybe you’re having dinner with your family, or maybe you’re having drinks with some coworkers after a long day. As you’re reaching for your wallet, your heart suddenly drops into your stomach as you notice that your wallet is not there. You pat your pockets or check your purse and subject yourself to looking in ridiculous places, but your wallet is nowhere to be found. Your driver’s license, credit cards, insurance ID, all of the data that’s crucial to your life is suddenly gone from you.

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Tags: data backup, data loss, data storage, Storage

These days, investing in reliable data storage is a necessity for most small businesses. Your electronic data is growing fast, and protecting this data is important to business continuity.  Many of you may also be subject to regulatory requirements for protecting customer and financial information.

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Tags: data storage, nas, network attached storage, network storage, network storage solutions, smart storage, Storage