MSPs are well aware of the danger to their customers’ data brought on by ransomware and other cyberattacks. Data protection is often a key component of any SLA because the consequences of failure can be very expensive. How expensive? Insurance Business Magazine says the average cost of ransomware attacks rose an incredible 104 percent year… Read more »
Read the ArticleData growth is surging. In fact, IDC predicts worldwide data creation will grow to a whopping 175 zettabytes (ZB) by 2025. IT administrators must adapt to this growing spike in data creation by updating their storage strategies, but it’s not just about having enough space. With ransomware threats growing and with more employees working remotely,… Read more »
Read the ArticleBoth imaging and cloning have a place in today’s workflow. But you should understand the benefits and downsides of both technologies before you make a decision to use either. IT pros have used both going back 20+ years. At some companies, imaging has basically replaced cloning. We’ll define and then discuss a number of use… Read more »
Read the ArticleIf your organization isn’t using Microsoft/Office 365 or G Suite by Google Cloud for office productivity apps you’re definitely in a very tiny minority. According to Statista, G Suite’s market share is almost 57 percent while Office holds about 43 percent. It doesn’t take a calculator to see that totals to 100 percent. So, you’d… Read more »
Read the ArticleRansomware is costing businesses plenty—in ransom, yes, but mostly in downtime, the cost of which is typically 23 times greater than the ransom requested. The attacks are affecting larger and larger organizations, like the cities of Baltimore and Atlanta. Cybercriminals aren’t just attacking end-users; MSPs are the latest ransomware target on the hit list. In… Read more »
Read the ArticleFor too long managed service providers (MSPs) have been forced to choose between a flexible backup and disaster recovery (BDR) solution and one that’s easy to set up and manage. Your clients have unique needs. That’s why there’s no one-size-fits-all solution. But the most customizable options are often a management nightmare. What if you could… Read more »
Read the ArticleRemote office and branch office (ROBO) management is tough enough even without the complexities of backup and disaster recovery (BDR). Due to limited IT resources distributed enterprises are often forced to focus their priorities on data centers while remote locations fall by the wayside. But these days many IT managers are adopting new BDR strategies… Read more »
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