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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. -
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... -
5 Ways to Downsize Your Storage Footprint & Reduce Costs
While the price of storage on a dollar-per-megabyte basis continues to drop, the costs associated with managing that storage continue to grow. One way to get a handle on those costs is to reduce your storage footprint. Bob Scheier... -
New Study Shows Tape Still a Good Choice for Archival Data.
The results of a study by Fujifilm have been released that show Barium-Ferrite (BaFe) tape can preserve data reliably for more than 30 years. -
Recovery from Disaster Miscalculated by Most Companies
How long will it take for your organization to recover from a disaster? Chances are that your response to that question is woefully inaccurate. Many people underestimate the window of disruption caused by calamity at their businesses. -
Storage Firm Sanctioned $150K for eDiscovery Snafu
When you make your money making storage devices it’s a little embarrassing to show up in court without data that’s supposed to be safely stored on your hardware. It can be costly, too. That’s what storage titan SanDisk discovered...