Flipping the Switch to an Off-Site Storage Provider

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The Underlying Components of Secured Data Protection

In this day and age, as technology continues to change, many companies are seeking new methods to improve their overall operations and daily workflow. Many larger corporations have an Information Technology staff that constantly implements new ways to make their company more efficient, especially in computer systems and data control.

Even with the advancements in technology, data tape protection still maintains its importance, especially in disaster recovery. Natural disasters, fires, computer virus/glitches, personnel inaccuracies, and other catastrophes stress the need and importance of including off-site data storage as a part of a well thought-out disaster control and recovery plan. In off-site data protection archiving, it is imperative to be serviced by a provider with temperature-controlled vaults, various levels of secured accessibility, and deterrent fire suppression systems as the minimum for appropriate storage. Having an off-site storage provider that maintains high levels of security is of utmost importance.

Here are few questions to consider when it comes to safeguarding your company’s vital data backup:

  • How often does your IT lead prefer to send data offsite?
  • How many different styles of tapes/medium are in your active rotation?
  • What is your company’s contingency plan in case of a natural disaster?

 

Only 10 percent of companies that lose their data survive within the year. 

That is a pretty powerful statistic. Some companies consider off-site data protection as merely having a staff member take home their data tapes. Securing data tapes within a temperature-controlled vault at a storage facility can ultimately provide secured comfort within the everyday systems of your company. In addition, off-site data protection facilities can:

  • Maintain regular backup schedules
  • Provide inventory control of your company’s data
  • Provide secured transportation of documents between your facility and the off-site storage facility

 

Having an off-site data storage facility can provide your company reassurance that your data will be protected and retrievable in case of a disaster.