August 13, 2013
Think about it: something unexpected could come along and destroy your data at any point in time. From computer viruses to natural disasters like flooding, your business’ data is vulnerable. Let’s talk about how to improve your business’ plan for disaster recovery, using tactics like virtualization with IBM.
IT disasters are more widespread than you might imagine. Have you ever tried to open an important document, only to discover that it’s been corrupted, leaving you with a mess of garbled text and symbols? Corrupted software is one of the most pervasive reasons for data loss and downtime in the office, though hardware problems can also cause the same issues. Perhaps worst of all is the accidental deletion of data. That’s right – human error accounts for almost a third of all data loss.
The Importance of Disaster Recovery
Of course, there’s no reason to be scared. Disruption of business, even in the face of disaster, isn’t inevitable if you have a plan. For example, ITS Inc. can offer you help with storage management. Your data is precious, and if it’s frequently updated, there’s probably a lot of it, and it may be in multiple locations. This means that you shouldn’t underestimate the importance of consolidation, organization, and management.
The Solution: Better Backup Beforehand
Did you know that in the event of a major IT disaster, most small businesses fail within just a few years? Scary, right? With this in mind, the best measure you can take is to work with IBM-certified consulting services. Together, you’ll formulate a plan to make sure your most important information is kept safe and sound.
Server virtualization with IBM is a great way to start effectively managing your data. If you ensure that all of your data is in the Cloud, it’s much more difficult to lose in cases of broken hardware, or other tangible problems.
Not only can you store your data virtually, but you can also manage all of your data from the same place. This way, if something goes wrong in multiple locations at once, you should have no trouble recovering your data. Data recovery is fundamental when it comes to business continuity, so making sure that your data is safe before something goes wrong is the most crucial measure you can take.
Contact ITS, Inc. to learn more.
Thanks for reading,
Rob Connary, President - COO
