Whether you think you are familiar with it or not, you likely use an assortment of cloud computing technologies every day. From email to online banking to shopping on Amazon, from your smartphone to your smart thermostat at home, the cloud makes our lives easier in so many ways. But are you taking advantage of the cloud for your business?
How Important Is Your Data?
Business data plays a critical role in our day-to-day lives. So much so that if we were to lose that data for any reason, it could bring our lives and our businesses to a screeching halt.
The good news is that companies today can protect their data easily by leveraging cloud computing technology, making every day a “backup day” and maybe helping you breathe a little more easily in the process.
Common Data Loss Disasters
When we think of data loss, most of us think of computer issues in a general way. File corruption, human error, drives crashing, theft, sabotage, or outdated software applications – all of these can lead to a data loss so severe that it could shut you down overnight.
However, there are many other types of events that can do just as thorough a job of destroying your data: floods, storms, power outages, fires, earthquakes, and malicious cyber-attacks can be just as destructive, and large-scale data loss could mean a loss of business continuity. Even a temporary shutdown could potentially ruin a business faster than you can imagine.
Having a solid backup protocol is crucial, but you also need to protect your backups. Best practices suggest using the 3-2-1 method: three copies of the backup in two separate formats (such as cloud-based and drive-based), plus one copy kept off-site.
Storm Season Is Coming
As hurricane season looms, data loss due to natural disasters is a concern for many of us.
June first begins the yearly storm watch and as recent years have shown us, the results can be devastating. Having a solution in place well before that time is always recommended as there is no guarantee your business to stay out of harm’s way. Taking a proactive stance is always the best approach to staying prepared for whatever may come your way.
How Cloud Computing Can Work for You
Cloud computing refers to a class of technology that makes your data, applications, and computer systems available anytime, anywhere, and from any device. Your data is housed in a secure, dedicated cloud that can be configured to perform for the way you work.
Plus, since your data lives in the cloud, it is protected from most threats, meaning that even if your physical location is wiped out by fire or another disaster, you can continue to operate without skipping a beat.
Preventing Data Loss Disasters with Cloud Services
Getting started with the cloud is easy. Divergys provides a range of cloud computing and backup solutions that can be tailored to your needs and budget. We will also help you craft an effective disaster recovery plan to ensure you are prepared for whatever may come.
Divergys is a provider of managed services to businesses of all types and sizes. We provide the solutions and support you need to optimize your systems and processes from end-to-end. Contact us today to learn more about what we can do for you.
