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Why You Should Encrypt Your Backup Tapes
Even organizations that routinely encrypt their data usually omit one area from their encryption plans: their tape backups. That might not be such a good idea. -
Top B&L Blog Posts for October
The Top 5 Blog Posts from B&L Associates for October 2010. -
Social Networks and eDiscovery
Social networks are on teh radar of litigators, but there are some ethic considerations to think of first. -
How to Defend Against e-Discovery Surprises with a Social Media Plan
With the rise of social netorks like Tiwtter and Facebook, employers are finding it tough to maitain e-discovery policies and allow their emplyees the freedom to use the social web. We discuss things you can do now to buffer... -
Water Tank Just the Latest in Unique Data Center Design
Companies are finding unique and green alternatives when it comes to data center design. -
How the Cloud Is Spurring Reform of Federal Law
The cloud is bringing endless efficiencies to business and consumers, however it also brings up challenging privacy and law enforcement issues that need to be addressed. -
How to Expand Your Backup Windows with WAN Optimization
We all know the story: so little time so much data. Well instead of enlarging the "pipes", it may be far cheaper and more effective to focus on shrinking what's traveling through the pipes. -
5 Questions to Ask Before Migrating Your Data.
Do you feel as if your backup vendor is holding your data hostage? Because many backup shops use proprietary file formats, they can effectively block their customers from migrating to another vendor. Organizations become reluctant to adopt another backup... -
IT Pros Embrace the Cloud, But Security Is Still an Issue
While perceptions about security and integration continue to arise in big picture discussions about cloud computing, a survey of IT pros paints a different picture about the nimbus once an organization commits to the technology. -
Dedupe Catching on Slowly.
Deduplication has been hailed as a significant tool for coping with runaway data growth in the data center, but adoption of the technology remains slow, according to survey from InformationWeek.