Switchfast Blog: The Future of IT
Offsite Backup Saves Time, Money and Frustration
Monday, May 10, 2010 by Matt Hymel
As users become emotionally attached to their personal
computers, cell phones, and other technology, it's easy to forget
that a device's life span is probably no longer than a few years.
Technology may be an integral part of an individual's life, but any
physical device is bound to malfunction, break, or run its
course.
The enterprise industry concentrates on stability, consistency,
and durability, choosing their equipment based on its value as a
long term investment. While this is a prudent move, they often
forget that the most important aspect of technology is the data
produced on it.
Why is it that most companies invest in the next "thing" in
technology but forget to address the possibility of massive data
loss?
Research has proven over and again that businesses forget to
back up data, fail to protect their systems from malware, and lose
sight of the most consistent threat: human error.
Consider that 49% of small businesses do not backup their data on a daily basis, and
96% of all business workstations are not being backed up. While servers are typically backed
up, companies rarely back up individual PCs containing valuable
data generated by employees every day.
Research from The Antivirus Insider indicates that 25% of
all PC users suffer from data loss each year and Boston Computing Network recently released a
study showing that 60% of companies that lose their data will shut
down within 6 months of the disaster. The Antivirus Insider
estimates the total loss at $12 Billion per year.
It seems that for small businesses, the question of data loss is
not if it will occur, but when.
These are some fairly large - and scary - numbers for any small
business owner. Luckily, there are ways to backup your data in a
secure, cost-effective way that will allow your company to be
protected from any unwanted disasters.
There are a lot of back-up options out there to consider. If you
need advice on which option is best for your business, contact
Switchfast for more information at 773-241-3007 or thefutureofit@switchfast.com.
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