Posts Tagged ‘disaster recover’

Integrated Backup & Recovery Platform

Thursday, February 18th, 2010

Businesses of all sizes are witnessing an explosion in the volume of data they hold. Whether it is the result of the internet, email, or increasingly heavy and media rich application software, there is a massive growth in the volume of data all around. Data is increasingly being recognized as one of the real assets of a company, and losing this data would cause severe damage to any organization. An effective back up strategy is essential if your business is to be safe from the effects of data loss.

Companies big and small are under constant pressure to manage and protect critical data in complex environments, both in the data center and across multiple remote locations. Limited resources, complex IT environments and hyper data growth are inevitable no matter what size the business. Integrated Backup and recovery offers unparalleled data protection giving companies the ability manage the hyper growth without the hassle or drain on resources.  Data duplication, remote storage, remote content management, and enhanced data security are just some of the benefits of such system.

StoneHill’s system, Backup & Recovery Server (BRS), provides this solution by providing a backup disk product that sends data offsite to multiple information centers and turns itself into a virtual server in the event of a client hardware problem. It saves time and effort with an “install in minutes” feature as well as reducing back up storage capacity requirements up to 95%.  This recovery platform is incredible since it hacks backup windows up to 90%. The method provides a cost effective data security solution and is executed on an off-site disk backup system for rapid disaster recovery. The BRS system provides tremendous operational benefits since it is cost competitive, fast and secure.

23 percent of small businesses received a D or F grade when it comes to their own IT effectiveness

Wednesday, July 22nd, 2009

Failing gradeA study performed this month by The Yankee Group found that nearly half of small businesses have delayed or canceled IT projects because of economic uncertainty, according to a new study. But at the same time, 23 percent of small businesses received a D or F grade when it comes to their own IT effectiveness.

Small businesses are having a tough time trying to build, manage and maintain their own IT infrastructures, especially since 35 percent of respondents admitted to be short-staffed in IT, said Carl Meadows, senior manager for product management at The Planet.

The study also found that only 30 percent of SMBs have a fully implemented security program. Only 26 percent have a fully implemented disaster recovery/continuity plan. Only 42 percent said they’re fully compliant with governmental regulations and policies, such as HIPAA or PCI.

The results are especially disturbing, according to Meadows, since more than two-thirds of the small businesses responding to the survey indicated that IT and Web commerce are the foundations that enable their business success.

Failing gradeThese are ongoing issues that all small business face.  It is impossible for them to have all the expertise on hand which is needed to handle support, security, disaster recovery and the many other IT related issues that arise. That’s why outsourcing makes sense most small businesses.  Outsourced network support products like Managed Services, Onsite Maintenance & Technology Reviews are just a few of the ways outsourcing can resolve some of these current issues.

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