Offline data recovery devices should be able to bring key applications back online in a matter of hours to reduce losses resulting from downtimes. CIOs, CTOs, and IT Managers responsible for data backup need to identify Cloud Providers with robust Disaster Recovery Solutions that are reliable and affordable.
Small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) require easy and affordable turnkey options for restoring data in the fastest ways possible. EVault's Cloud Connected Disaster Recovery Service offers many compelling data storage advantages. Businesses not taking advantage of Cloud Backup & Recovery Services are missing a vital business process.
EVault's Cloud Connected Storage Solutions use the power of the Cloud selectively to provide the right mix of performance, affordability, accessibility, and security. While magnetic tape has been the standard backup option for many businesses over the years, the technologies cannot keep up. One downside of magnetic tapes is the lack of compression and encryption, which makes tapes vulnerable.
Conversely, disk-to-disk data protection features state-of-the-art technology. A business can easily transition from tape to disk to obtain shorter backup windows and faster data recovery times. Businesses can be confident that no matter where the data is stored, it is totally secure and can be recovered anytime.
Choosing Data Protection Solutions
When considering Data Protection Solutions for a multi-platform, multisite environment, businesses should consider business continuity and efficiency. Offsite data storage infrastructure should be reliable and secure, meet the policies and requirements for data recovery, be cost-effective to maintain, and be easy to recover when and where needed.
While not every Provider's Cloud Storage Solution will be 100% in line with what a business needs, today's technology enables Cloud Providers to meet the demands of most businesses. The security protocols of the Cloud, which are likely more secure than the typical Business Data Center, have led to increased acceptance and transition of Businesses to Cloud Computing Business Models.
Despite the benefits of Cloud backup, not every Business is ready to commit to a fully Cloud-Based Model, or SaaS Solution. Some common reasons cited by IT Managers for hesitation to fully transition include; Legal Disaster Recovery Policies, Capital Budgeting Requirements, and Recovery Speed.
Not all data is created equal; some system applications and data are more critical than others and need stricter requirements for continuity and availability. Compliance requirements, for example, may dictate that information be managed and stored onsite. Therefore, onsite solutions may be a vital component in the Data Protection Pack together with the Cloud.
As Cloud-Connected Storage Technologies advance, Businesses have a wider range of data protection options. Today's data protection options are blurring the boundaries between onsite and offline data protection.
A Cloud-Connected Data Protection Approach offers the flexibility to tier data recovery, based on the requirements of a Business. For example, onsite Data Recovery Appliances can be integrated with various Cloud Storage Solutions to provide the optimal balance in terms of speed, cost, and accessibility.
The flexibility of a Cloud-Connected Approach allows Businesses to determine how much to spend on operational and capital requirements. For cost purposes, Businesses can select Recovery Solutions that reflect the unique value and restoration requirements.
