The practice of using backup tapes has been around for decades, since the 1960s and ’70s. The tapes are primarily used to capture data so that recovering from a hardware failure, data corruption or user error doesn’t result in a catastrophic event.
However, while these tapes have been used for many years, new and better solutions have evolved as cloud technology takes hold. Companies are starting to think about their existing infrastructure and asking, “Does a cloud backup solution make more sense when planning for unexpected events?”.
WHAT IS CLOUD BACKUP?
Cloud backup, which is also called online backup, is a solution that involves sending a copy of your data to an off-site server, usually through a third-party provider. Cloud-based solutions use a process that is typically less complex than traditional backup tapes, and also more cost-effective because fewer hours are involved.
Yet many companies are hesitant to make the switch. For starters, they are fearful of third-party breaches. They wonder whether unauthorized use of their data is possible, or if their data could be mingled with other customers’ information. Fortunately, today’s solutions are highly secure and are built to prevent all of these issues.
REDUNDANCY IN THE CLOUD
One of the primary reasons cloud-based backup solutions are gaining traction is geographic redundancy. Put simply, cloud services offer multiple copies of the data in many different locations, which minimizes the risk of data loss from technology failures.
In addition, unlike tapes, the data is actually indexed. What this means for businesses is that data is easily searched, or can even be re-indexed for improved organization. The cloud also eliminates the burdensome task of replacing and storing tapes.
If you want to update your old infrastructure, cloud solutions offer an efficient and secure framework to store information for improved business continuity planning.
CMIT Solutions offers cloud-based backup for businesses of all sizes. Improve efficiency and gain peace of mind — contact CMIT Solutions of Stamford today at 203-595-9091.
