By now, you’re well aware of the ransomware problem. But just in case you need a refresher, here are some facts that might put you on edge: Ransomware is still a huge problem Cybersecurity Ventures forecasts that ransomware costs will reach $20 billion by 2021. Ransomware is evolving Some of the newest ransomware doesn’t just… Read more »
Read the ArticleThe amount of overall data being generated by businesses continues to grow at an incredible rate. An infographic from Raconteur clearly illustrates this fact: by 2025 it’s estimated that 463 exabytes of data will be created globally every day! StorageCraft’s own research found that 86% of IT decision makers believe that their data volume will… Read more »
Read the ArticleA backup and disaster recovery (BDR) plan can help healthcare providers satisfy many of the data privacy requirements outlined in The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). HIPAA requires healthcare practices to secure electronic protected health information (ePHI) and requires them to properly assess and manage risk—important parts of any BDR strategy. But because… Read more »
Read the ArticleWith the massive number of office closures brought on by COVID-19, millions of employees are now working remotely, creating new backup and recovery challenges for IT admins. While some businesses are already reopening, many will continue having their employees work remotely. Google is one example of the new normal, with plans to have most employees… Read more »
Read the ArticleWhether it’s protection from the ravages of downtime or to provide a last line of defense against the growing ransomware threat, many small businesses are turning to backup and disaster recovery (BDR) appliances like StorageCraft® OneXafe® Solo. Appliances like these are great for small businesses because they’re easy for anyone to use but don’t skimp… Read more »
Read the ArticleEducators have plenty on their hands these days without also having to worry about ransomware. Unfortunately, that’s one worry that isn’t going to go away anytime soon. More than 500 schools were hit by ransomware attacks through Q3 2019. These schools paid dearly, in either ransoms or the cost of rebuilding their data, wasting precious… Read more »
Read the ArticleAny time your company isn’t doing business, you’re losing money. Downtime is expensive. Production delays impact profit margin. The cost of lost opportunity can be high. And that’s before considering the toll downtime can take on your company’s reputation and ability to serve customers. Trouble is, many businesses aren’t taking steps that help reduce downtime…. Read more »
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