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The big takeaway from XChange 2016 (it’s a bit frightening)
I always look forward to their conferences. It’s full of industry experts, sharing their thought-provoking insights. And, they also know how to throw a party (but this is a serious post, so we won’t focus on that today). Well, XChange 2016 was no different. In fact, this may have been my best experience to date. There were lots of hot topics covered (and I’m not just saying that because we were in San Antonio) and I was given the opportunity to lead one of the groups at the event.
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Slash Your Company’s Cloud Storage Pricing With These 3 Tips
With cloud storage pricing on the rise, your company relies on you to keep data organized, secure, properly retained and maintained. This is no easy feat. Cloud storage can very quickly get out of control, cluttered, seeming to grow exponentially month after month. Fear of removing documents critical to your company can paralyze you, afraid to act, but failure to act can mean gigs of redundancy, obsolete files and general chaos. Enough is enough. Let’s discuss 3 tips to managing cloud data storage to keep costs low.
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3 backup solutions for business you absolutely should know
While backup solutions for business are common enough within the industry, there are three that every small-to-medium sized business should know.
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Olympics business continuity plan worked. Awesome job, Rio!
Well, Rio de Janeiro and the entire country of Brazil can exhale now. The 2016 summer games have officially come to a close. And, while there were certainly a fair share of “incidences” leading up to the event as well as dramatic side stories, there weren’t any major power outages or technical disruptions (at least that made the news). That’s certainly a huge accomplishment for the Olympics business continuity planning team in Brazil.
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Managing cloud storage with 6 tips will guarantee success
For almost every business there is a real value of cloud migration. However, sometimes there are concerns with taking the step. Managing cloud storage can be made a lot less stressful if you follow a few simple rules.
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[Hot IT topics] All roads lead to better business continuity
There are a few hot IT topics this year. And, they all seem to link back to one thing–they are supported by business continuity. Perhaps in and of itself, efficient backup and recovery isn’t all that sexy. However, when you consider where the world is heading, it’s an integral component of all the IT trends. Let’s take a look at the universal trends and the role of business continuity.
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How to master backing up NAS to the Cloud. It’s easy.
Backing up data from a network attached storage (NAS) system poses special challenges. It holds a lot of data, and the backup has to have enough capacity for it.
You may be able to back up to a very large disk drive. If not, tape can handle even the largest storage systems. The drawback is that the backup is local. If a disaster strikes the office, will the backup survive? If malware hits, will attached disk drives be safe?
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Business continuity vs file and folder solutions: one doesn’t suck
Can small- and medium-sized businesses use modern technology to improve file and information storage and retrieval systems? Absolutely. In fact, with technology becoming more affordable, there is no reason not to take advantage. Let’s walk you through the benefits of business continuity vs file and folder solutions.
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Datto vs Dropbox: there’s a clear winner
There are many storage services currently available. Since so much of the world has gone digital, people have more and more files on their computers and mobile devices that they need to store. As such, storage providers are competing with one-another to provide the best possible services to those who need to be able to store large volumes of files. One option that recently hit the market is the Datto Drive, and they are showing they have a great deal to offer. Let’s take a look at what Datto vs Dropbox (the incumbent) is doing for today’s post…
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A Network Disaster Recovery Plan is Needed Before the Storm
Do you have a solid network disaster recovery plan? The storm rages outside, and you watch as your business continues as usual. Proposals are being made, emails are being sent, important data is being stored and generated into vital reports. Suddenly, with a crack of...
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Delta grounds flights. Happy Monday business travelers.
Another airline in the headlines for the wrong reason as Delta grounds flights Last week I was disgruntled with United and now Delta grounds flights on a Monday morning? For one reason or another airlines seem to making headlines. However, it never seems to be for a...
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Manage cloud computing budget with 5 money-saving tips
Migrating to the cloud can come with a few headaches as well as some unexpected costs. Learn how to manage cloud computing costs with these five tips.
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Who wins debate: Datto vs Axcient For business continuity
Datto vs Axcient: know which one is right for your business If you're searching for a new business continuity solution, you may be dealing with analysis paralysis as you review specifications and track down reviews to make the best choice. A look...
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Knowing malware: a few scary ransomware examples to consider
Consider these ransomware examples. Ransomware has become the leading form of malware on the Internet, and it's one of the most harmful. If it hits your computer, it will encrypt many of your files or even the whole drive. Unless you have a recent backup, you have the...
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Datto vs Barracuda for BDR: only one can be the best
Datto vs Barracuda: Overview Commercial backup systems have come a long way from a reliance on tape decks and optical media. Today we require a lot from our backup systems. They maintain data continuity, provide multiple layers of redundancy, backup entire file...
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Here’s an example of a disaster recovery plan that works
Learn from those who have survived: an example of a disaster recovery plan We often blog about the importance of a business to develop continuity plans and have even been known for sharing an example of a disaster recovery plan or two. I'm sure as business owners and...
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Datto vs StorageCraft: What is Best for Your Small Business?
Here is a comparison of Datto vs StorageCraft that will enable you to see what these popular systems have to offer and which one is right for your company.
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Datto vs Veeam: A battle of the BCDR Giants (only one can win)
Datto vs Veeam? Which should you choose? Both the Datto SIRIS 3 and Veeam business continuity solutions were designed to keep your operations running when disaster hits your data network. Both give users competent data backup plans. However, that's where the...
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Protect from Ransomware: 6 awesome tips to prevent an attack
How to protect from Ransomware: you, your business, your bottom line. Ransomware is malicious software that blocks access to your computer until you have paid a “ransom” to the hacker to unlock it. When your computer is infected, the ransomware can completely destroy...
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Datto vs Intronis: the battle to be the legitimate # 1
Datto vs Intronis. Know the pros and cons. Datto vs Intronis: how do they compare? Datto represents a modern evolution in data protection, redundancy protection and recovery. Their unique two-layer approach advances the benefits and capabilities of business continuity...
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Massive meltdown – Perplexed United Airlines Offline again?
United Airlines Offline? Totally unacceptable. But it gets worse. So, I am going to preface this post by saying I am on hold for the second day in a row and quite upset. I had (or shall i say have, since the transaction remains incomplete) to book a last minute ticket...
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The new Datto Drive review is positive [update]
The reviews for the Datto Drive are in. —Datto Drive Overview Heard about the launch of Datto Drive? Curious to know how it stands up against others in the file sync and share market? Wonder no longer (just keep reading). Datto Drive offers easy to use, cloud-based,...
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Top 3 things to know about the new Datto SIRIS 3 X1 [update]
What we like about the SIRIS 3 X1 As you may have read, we received a SIRIS 3 X1 from Datto and we're really excited to take it for a test spin. In a nutshell, the X1 is Datto's first flash storage device for backup disaster recovery. It offers all of the...
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Define Ransomware – A new stealthy & sneaky technical scam
Is your company’s data important? How would it impact your business if you were to suddenly lose access to critical files you need to function. Things like customer data, accounting records, personnel files. Could your business survive? This is the threat faced each day by businesses, which fail to take the proper precautions to protect their computer systems against ransomware. Before going any further, we should first define ransomware.
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CryptoLocker Virus is devoted to depriving you of sleep
Does news of the CryptoLocker virus have you on edge? What about one of the other 49 million new strains of malware? If you answered "yes", you are not alone. Can your business afford to be down for hours or days at a time—due to a vicious virus or merciless malware?...
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Learn which online file sync and sharing platforms are superior
Some FSS products have limitations that make them inappropriate for business use. That’s why you need online file sync and sharing platforms for businesses.
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Datto SIRIS Cloud Storage #1 in safety and ironclad security
It’s easy to forget about the importance of business continuity. When your IT systems are working fine, it’s difficult to envision a disaster that shuts everything down. Now, there are more ways than ever for a business to be severely impacted. There seems to be an endless supply of: cybercriminals, natural disasters, hackers, disgruntled former employees, equipment failure, and maybe even unethical competitors. Datto SIRIS Cloud Storage provides a business continuity solution that preempts any disaster that might affect your IT system. When your business is protected by Datto, you can rest easy knowing your business data is protected.
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4 Painless Steps for Effective Continuity Planning [Guide]
What you need to know about continuity planning. For most businesses, a disruption in operations can be costly or even catastrophic. In order to effectively mitigate the impact of any unplanned interruption, developing an effective continuity plan is critical. So, now...
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Recovered from Nashville and Fired Up for DattoCon 17
The bar was set high. Can DattoCon 17 in Denver top Nashville? Last September when I heard DattoCon2016 was being held in Nashville, I clicked my boots and did a giddy up around the office! Growing up in Ontario, Canada I absolutely hated country music. However, that...
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We Save Data & We’re Masters of Marketing for Small Business
Understanding marketing for small business is a requirement if you want to stay in business. This has been a great year at Invenio IT. In addition to keeping our clients data safe 24 hours a day, we're also proud that we've been getting recognition for something...
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