Category: Data Storage
How will Cloud Computing Affect IT Distribution
As Cloud Computing becomes more prevalent onsite hardware sales will feel the impact. However the Cloud has manifested itself in many forms and distributors will not necessarily suffer on all fronts. Distributors must stay relevant to solution providers as the technology landscape shifts. The danger for distributors is that solutions providers start dealing directly with Cloud providers, and miss out the distribution middle man. Cloud Computing is not just another …
Advantages of Going Agentless with Asigra
Asigra’s agentless architecture was designed with scalable manageability in mind. For an organisation with an expansive IT environment or one planning rapid expansion an agentless architecture is extremely beneficial. Such a solution means that only one backup agent is required across an entire network. Backups can therefore be managed from a single console making administration infinitely easier. The software is generally installed on a dedicated backup box and if granted …
Why Unlimited Backup Quotas are Unrealistic.
I recently came across a video interview where the CEO of a ‘business solution’ online backup company was asked how an unlimited data storage plan is possibly profitable. He came back talking about de-duplication and the fact that data was being stored on their servers rather than on the customer’s site. He then concluded by shrugging his shoulders and saying “The future is bright so give us all your data.” …
Rise in Global Disasters Means Rise in Data Backup Solutions
On November 18, the UN Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) released a report, Managing the Risks of Extreme Events and Disasters, claiming that scientists are “virtually certain” the world will have more extreme heat spells. By 2050, heat waves could be in the range of 5 degrees hotter, and 9 degrees by 2100. This increase in global temperatures means that heavy rainfall will occur more often, and tropical cyclones will …
Backup Vs Replication
Businesses everyday are faced with the decision of whether to opt for a backup solution or replication solution or both. It is worth reviewing the advantages and disadvantages of these before reaching a decision on which way to go. The main considerations are what you are wishing to achieve, and how far your budget will stretch. Understanding the difference between Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity is therefore essential. It is …
Concerning Lack of Data Security Among UK Councils
A report by the BBC has presented some shocking findings made by a UK information watchdog. The report highlighted the lax attitude which is being adopted by councils with regards to keeping data secure. There are 1,035 cases of UK councils experiencing data loss between 2008 and 2011. Of particular concern in the report was the exposure of data relating to children, as well as other vulnerable members of society. …
Approaching the Data Centre Market
“There is no good way to predict what the technical footprint will be,” states Rachel Dines, analyst at Forrester Research. She refers here to the decision all corporations face when deciding whether to host their own IT infrastructure, or to outsource it. Many companies are now swaying much more heavily towards renting data centre space. This has become especially apparent during the downturn of the economy, between 2009-10. Many sectors …
Booming UK Data Centre Market
Data compiled by the Data-Center Dynamics Industry Census 2011 has highlighted the UK as having one of the leading data centre markets in the world. “We believe the numbers released today well reflect the UKs position as a leading global data centre market, and look forward to refining the model and using it in other markets,” said Andrew Jay, Head of Data Centres EMEA. Data centres are cropping up all …
Amazon Role Out G-Cloud
Amazon has launched a government only cloud for federal Cloud Services. The project ensures that the government stays compliant with regulations such as the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) which states that only US citizens may access data regarding weapons, as well as other items which have been banned from export on the US munitions list. An Amazon spokesman said “because Amazon Web Services’ GovCloud is physically and logically …
The Importance of Data Privacy Today.
Gartner recently proclaimed that 50% of businesses will review their privacy policies before the end of 2012 in order to properly reflect changes in business practices. Traditionally it was enough for companies to tell customers their information was protected. However today companies require much greater assurance regarding data management. This has being confounded by new laws affecting mandatory breach disclosure. Today the public is much more aware of privacy as …
