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• Enhance data governance with distributed data stewardship

  Data stewardship and distributed stewardship models bring different tools to data governance strategies. Organizations need to understand the differences to choose the best fit. Continue Reading

• Network documentation best practices for DR teams

  In the event of a disaster, IT teams often think of servers and storage, but forget about networks. Find out what you should document as part of your network DR plan. Continue Reading

• Use backup encryption to protect data from would-be thieves

  Encryption is a powerful tool to keep sensitive data out of the wrong hands. To ensure recoverability after a disruption, data backup encryption is vital. Continue Reading

• Real-time analytics presents challenges to unlock benefits

  Real-time analytics enables organizations with faster decision-making. However, bad data, or a culture that isn't ready for real-time analytics, can undermine the benefits. Continue Reading

• Use zero-trust data management to better protect backups

  Backup admins looking to protect data from bad actors can implement a zero-trust strategy for added protection. However, the method is not without its downsides. Continue Reading

• How to maintain network continuity in a DR strategy

  Disaster doesn't just come in the form of fire, flood and ransomware. Loss of network continuity is a real issue and must be appropriately addressed in disaster recovery planning.Continue Reading

• Fine-tune a social media emergency plan with ISO 22329:2021

  Social media and its effective management are major interests for emergency management professionals. Find out how ISO's recent standard can help guide a social media strategy.Continue Reading

• Data management trends: Convergence and more money

  The past year focused heavily on data intelligence, lakehouse development and observability as vendors innovated to help enterprises make effective use of converged data and technologies.Continue Reading

• Developing an emergency communications plan: A template for business continuity professionals

  Communicating details in a crisis is a vital part of BC and resilience planning. Follow the steps below and the associated template to prepare an emergency communication plan.Continue Reading

• Data backup failure: Top 5 causes and tips for prevention

  What can you do to prevent data backup failure? Learn how using the 3-2-1 rule, turning to cloud backup and following other practical steps can help protect your data.Continue Reading

• Why BCDR teams should consider EMP disaster recovery plans

  An EMP event could be a major game changer depending on where it happens and who is affected. EMP disaster recovery might not seem urgent, but it never hurts to be prepared.Continue Reading

• Unstructured data not exempt from compliance requirements

  Concerned about regulatory compliance? Data protection teams must be familiar with all regional and industry regulations to back up unstructured data in a compliant manner.Continue Reading

• 5 steps to an improved data quality assurance plan

  Follow these steps to develop a data quality assurance plan and management strategy that can help identify data errors before they cause big business problems.Continue Reading

• Where do business continuity plans fit in a ransomware attack?

  Recovery isn't the only priority when ransomware hits. Careful planning, training and coordination among IT teams are critical to maintain business continuity during an attack.Continue Reading

• Data analytics pipeline best practices: Data governance

  Data analytics pipelines bring a plethora of benefits, but ensuring successful data initiatives also means following best practices for data governance in analytics pipelines.Continue Reading

• 5 unstructured data backup challenges and how to handle them

  Unstructured data backup requires the management and protection of vast amounts of data while keeping it available and secure. Is your backup strategy up to the challenge?Continue Reading

• Make data usability a priority on data quality for big data

  To help make big data analytics applications more effective, IT teams must augment conventional data quality processes with measures aimed at improving data usability for analysts.Continue Reading

• Where does security fit into a business continuity plan?

  Cybersecurity breaches are a prominent threat to business continuity today. Make sure your security and BCDR teams are in sync to recover data in a crisis.Continue Reading

• How to get the most out of cloud database backups

  When backing up databases, the cloud can provide a secure, easily scalable target. However, don't forget important features like immutability and encryption when getting started.Continue Reading

• Use ISO 22320:2018 to prepare an incident management plan

  Incident management is critical to ensure that businesses can deal with unplanned disruptive events. Find out how the ISO:22320:2018 standard can help.Continue Reading

• 7 data quality best practices to improve data performance

  Data quality is essential to operate a successful data pipeline and enable data-driven decision-making. These seven data quality best practices can help improve performance.Continue Reading

• Use ISO/TS 22317:2021 to shape your business impact analysis

  ISO/TS 22317:2021 is a useful tool for BCDR practitioners and other personnel tasked with executing a BIA, which can often be a highly complex activity.Continue Reading

• Free disaster recovery budget template to justify BCDR spending

  Budgeting for disaster recovery does not need to be difficult. With detailed guidance from our free budget template, IT professionals can easily initiate and manage the process.Continue Reading

• How CDOs manage cloud adoption and hybrid cloud compliance

  Cloud advancements are changing how chief data officers approach cloud data management as they juggle security, privacy and other hybrid cloud compliance issues.Continue Reading

• Use recovery level objective to fine-tune BCDR response

  Recovery level objective is not a widely used metric, but it has value to business continuity and disaster recovery teams. Learn how it fits in the BCDR timeline here.Continue Reading

• Create a better endpoint backup strategy for remote work

  An endpoint backup strategy must protect data for remote employees working on a variety of devices without IT oversight. Incremental and immutable backups are key.Continue Reading

• How Zerto users can get the most out of immutable backups

  Zerto users can create and manage immutable data backups within the vendor's long-term retention capabilities. Immutability is key to ransomware protection.Continue Reading

• Get the most out of Azure Site Recovery DRaaS

  For Azure users, the Site Recovery DRaaS tool provides reliable and accessible disaster recovery. Testing and good management are critical to get the most out of the service.Continue Reading

• Tighten up work recovery time for successful disaster recovery

  The best strategy for reducing work recovery time windows is done before the need arises. Proactive disaster recovery planning is key to being as prepared as possible.Continue Reading

• Use data classification to protect data, aid backup compliance

  Following strict compliance regulations can result in high storage costs. Use data classification for backup retention to sift through affected data without breaking the bank.Continue Reading

• How to evaluate and optimize data warehouse performance

  Organizations build data warehouses to satisfy their information management needs. Data warehouse optimization can help ensure that these warehouses achieve their full potential.Continue Reading

• A free business continuity plan template and guide

  A business continuity plan is critical for an organization when an unplanned event occurs. Follow this template and BC planning guidelines to get on the right path to resilience.Continue Reading

• Understanding the benefits of a data quality strategy

  A data quality strategy can improve an organization's ability to generate value from data, but determining quality depends on the processes and use cases.Continue Reading

• Do the costs of the 3-2-1 backup rule outweigh the benefits?

  Data backup admins have relied on the 3-2-1 backup rule for years, but rising costs could indicate a need to modify the traditional data protection strategy.Continue Reading

• Zerto tips and tricks for ransomware recovery

  Ransomware recovery is a major concern for disaster recovery teams. For businesses using Zerto, there are a variety of ransomware protection and recovery features that can help.Continue Reading

• 3 considerations for a data compliance management strategy

  A data compliance management strategy is key for organizations to protect data the right way. Different positions have responsibility to ensure industry regulations are met.Continue Reading

• How IT departments enable analytics operations

  IT departments enable analytics in organizations by ensuring that the data architecture is in place, including tools, processes and procedures.Continue Reading

• Why businesses should know the importance of data quality

  Data quality, building data trust and identifying bias are critical for organizations to confidently make decisions based on the data they collect.Continue Reading

• Veeam backup repository best practices for optimal protection

  Just a few simple steps can enhance performance protection in the Veeam backup repository. Use these best practices to maximize backup storage and protection.Continue Reading

• Collaborative analytics model boosts decision-making

  Organizations are adopting a collaborative analytics model to tap the full potential of their workforces and increase data sharing and decision-making through collaboration.Continue Reading

• 10 key elements to follow data compliance regulations

  Data privacy laws are changing around the world on a constant basis. These 10 elements can help keep organizations up to speed with data compliance regulations.Continue Reading

• For Salesforce backup options, look beyond native capabilities

  Salesforce deals with critical data, so data protection is a major consideration. Find out why users may want to look outside the platform for backup options.Continue Reading

• How to manage disaster recovery in SQL Server

  SQL Server offers a platform for hosting relational databases. Enacting a disaster recovery plan that won't disrupt mission-critical SQL Server workloads is essential.Continue Reading

• Trello backup best practices

  SaaS applications like Trello have gained traction in recent years. Protect mission-critical data on Trello boards with these backup tips and best practices.Continue Reading

• Critical event management software simplifies disaster recovery

  Critical event management software can help reduce the chaos of disaster response, without overloading disaster recovery teams with data or complicating communications.Continue Reading

• NLP and AI boost the automated data warehouse

  Businesses are working to automate as many elements of their data warehouses as they can through nascent tools like augmented analytics and natural language processing.Continue Reading

• How to identify and implement embedded analytics opportunities

  Business users need to consider data science workflows and software development to identify opportunities for implementing embedded analytics for business value.Continue Reading

• 'Building the Data Lakehouse' explores next-gen architecture

  This book excerpt by 'father of the data warehouse' Bill Inmon and experts Mary Levins and Ranjeet Srivastava explores the latest methods for wrangling data into usable intel.Continue Reading

• NoSQL database types explained: Graph

  NoSQL graph databases focus on the relationships between pieces of data. Two common frameworks bring different advantages and disadvantages over other NoSQL database types.Continue Reading

• Top 5 elements needed for a successful data warehouse

  While conventional data warehouses may struggle to keep up with growing volumes of data, these five elements best give the ability to tap into valuable BI.Continue Reading

• Box backup tips, options and considerations

  Backing up Box data? Look at your organization's retention policies, compliance requirements and complementary tools to form a solid Box backup strategy.Continue Reading

• How to restore a Kubernetes cluster from an etcd snapshot

  In case of an event that leads to the loss of a Kubernetes cluster, it's important to be restore-ready. Here's how to restore a cluster from an etcd snapshot with commands.Continue Reading

• Where do PSIM systems fit into disaster recovery?

  Organizations that use multiple security platforms can look to PSIM systems to be better prepared for an incident. Read on for more about how they work.Continue Reading

• 6 challenges of building predictive analytics models

  The use of predictive analytics in marketing can bring benefits companywide. But building a good predictive analytics model is not trivial. Here are six challenges.Continue Reading

• 7 top predictive analytics use cases: Enterprise examples

  Across industries, companies are using predictive analytics to forecast future trends and actions. Learn about the most popular use cases for predictive analytics in 2022.Continue Reading

• Harness the power of data literacy through democratizing data

  Author Jordan Morrow weighs in on enterprise strategies to improve democratizing data through expanded use of BI and augmented analytics.Continue Reading

• Data literacy aids democratization of data

  In this excerpt from 'Be Data Literate,' author Jordan Morrow discusses how 'hyped' area of analytics such as BI and embedded analytics contribute to the democratization of data.Continue Reading

• Data warehouses and holistic business intelligence

  Data warehouses help companies gather analytics on individual systems and data for a holistic view of company performance, spot correlations and make informed decisions.Continue Reading

• Prepare and conduct a ransomware tabletop exercise

  Tabletop exercises help organizations practice response and recovery, but one size doesn't fit all. For ransomware attacks, use this template to create a targeted exercise.Continue Reading

• Ransomware questions to ask for optimal backup protection

  Are you asking the right questions about ransomware? Here are some questions for backup admins and IT teams that can help keep backups safe in a ransomware attack.Continue Reading

• Backup admins: Watch out for these ransomware attack trends

  Ransomware attacks have evolved and present a new set of challenges for backup admins. Here are some recent attack trends to prepare for to keep data and backups safe.Continue Reading

• Decode different types of business interruption insurance

  Business interruption insurance can be difficult to navigate because not all policies are the same. Here's what to examine when exploring insurance options.Continue Reading

• Top mass notification system vendors and how to choose one

  Mass notification systems are crucial to a business continuity and disaster recovery strategy. To choose the right system, cross-check its capabilities with your requirements.Continue Reading

• Backup management software roundup: What's on the market?

  Organizations in search of a backup management tool may find what they're looking for in one of these products. Check out tools from vendors including Veeam, Veritas and Rubrik.Continue Reading

• Use ISO 22332 to improve business continuity plans

  Standards offer guidance on business continuity and disaster recovery plans. ISO 22332 is no exception, providing great detail on how to prepare and execute a BC plan.Continue Reading

• 6 strategies to tap into data warehouse BI

  Data warehouse BI benefits include data storage, summarization and transformation and can be unlocked with these six strategies leveraging cloud architectures.Continue Reading

• Maximize the benefits of virtual disaster recovery

  Compared to physical setups, virtualization can accelerate and streamline DR processes. Automation, however, is essential to achieve those benefits.Continue Reading

• Fortify emergency communications systems with a business plan

  Emergency communications is one of the first actions organizations should undertake during an incident. An automated system is critical but cannot stand alone without a plan.Continue Reading

• DevOps backup tips, challenges and best practices

  DevOps backup is like an overall backup strategy in many ways, such as anticipating incidents before they occur. But watch out for these unique challenges in this developing field.Continue Reading

• Prepare for planned and unplanned downtime

  There are two types of IT downtime: planned and unplanned. Neither are desirable, but one is necessary and the other could strike at any moment. Here's how to prepare for both.Continue Reading

• Slack backup options include commercial, open source tools

  Slack does not automatically back up files that organizations send via the platform, but many use it to exchange crucial data. Here are three different ways to back up Slack data.Continue Reading

• DRaaS vs. BaaS: Compare 2 data protection options

  While DRaaS and BaaS can simplify data protection operations, they aren't right for all IT shops. Learn the differences between the two technologies -- and the potential risks.Continue Reading

• How to plan for the cost of unplanned downtime

  Unplanned downtime can lead to serious consequences, including reputational harm, revenue loss and extra IT costs. Use these tips to plan for the unexpected.Continue Reading

• 5 principles of a well-designed data architecture

  Here are five core data architecture principles to help organizations build a modern architecture that successfully meets their data management and analytics needs.Continue Reading

• Crisis communications training exercises to implement

  A crisis communications team must be prepared to spring into action at a moment's notice. Here are three crisis communications training strategies to ensure a team is ready.Continue Reading

• Tips for backup compliance reporting and why it matters

  Backup compliance reporting is crucial to keep data safe and keep organizations compliant with data regulations. Learn more about its importance and how to ensure compliance.Continue Reading

• Data and analytics key to ensuring water quality

  In an interview, Meena Sankaran, founder and CEO of water intelligence vendor Ketos, discusses water safety and how data can help monitor water quality and prevent problems.Continue Reading

• EY CTO outlines data governance challenges

  Multinational professional services firm EY has taken a strategic view of how to manage and use data in a federated approach powered by a trusted data fabric.Continue Reading

• Challenges of NAS mirror backup: Cost, hardware constraints

  NAS mirror backup is a useful way to back up data, but comes with challenges, such as cost and data replication frequency. Learn how to navigate the constraints of NAS mirror backup.Continue Reading

• Build a BCDR employee training program for peak resilience

  A BCDR training program teaches employees key skills, such as how to conduct risk assessments, coordinate emergency response with first responders and restore business processes.Continue Reading

• 12 skills business continuity managers need to succeed

  Communication, collaboration, IT expertise and project management are key skills that business continuity managers must have to efficiently lead a BCDR team. Here's why.Continue Reading

• NAS backups to cloud: Tips, tricks and market options

  Cloud providers now offer NAS compatibility, which gives another option for NAS backup. Know what to expect when exploring NAS backup for cloud options.Continue Reading

• Data governance strategies for today's evolving IT landscape

  With remote work becoming part of the norm and as companies migrate more data into the cloud, it's imperative that companies review their data governance strategy.Continue Reading

• How to build a strong crisis communications team

  A crisis communications team works best when all members are fully aware of their responsibilities. Here are some tips on building a highly effective response team.Continue Reading

• The enterprise advantages of automated data collection

  Many organizations still rely on manual data entry that wastes time and results in low-quality data. Here are the latest automated data collection techniques and their benefits.Continue Reading

• What are some examples of organizational resilience?

  Organizational resilience encompasses everything a company needs to run in times of crisis. These examples show how businesses handle tough situations.Continue Reading

• Ensure HIPAA backup compliance with documentation, testing

  With new storage tools and evolving backup practices, it is crucial covered entities remain HIPAA-compliant with their backups. Here are a few ways to ensure compliance.Continue Reading

• How augmented analytics in healthcare improves patient outcomes

  High quality data has become essential to quality healthcare. Explore how augmented analytics is aiding healthcare organizations' efforts to provide better care for patients.Continue Reading

• How automated metadata management improves business insights

  Automating metadata management can cut down time spent on tasks such as data tagging and cataloging. Explore how automated metadata management is improving data quality.Continue Reading

• Why do enterprises outsource analytics?

  As business data complexity increases, enterprises are turning to third parties for their analytics needs. Here are 10 reasons why companies are choosing to outsource analytics.Continue Reading

• Data warehouse environment modernization tools and tips

  A data warehouse environment is made up of many tools and systems. Read on to learn the history of the modern data warehouse and how they're currently evolving.Continue Reading

• Back up Kubernetes persistent volumes with snapshots

  A snapshot is a useful tool to back up Kubernetes persistent volumes. Follow these steps to create a snapshot on GKE using YAML files and kubectl commands.Continue Reading

• Operational resilience frameworks hinge on breaking down silos

  Resilience is more than just business continuity and disaster recovery. Operational resilience depends on communication among many different business functions at an organization.Continue Reading

• Top 3 backup and recovery requirements for data protection

  Data protection teams are responsible for some of an organization's most critical activities. The right policies, testing and technologies are key to a backup and recovery plan.Continue Reading

• Build a Microsoft 365 backup policy with these 4 components

  Like other major SaaS applications, Microsoft 365 requires proper data backup. Use these four elements to develop a formal Microsoft 365 backup policy.Continue Reading

• Cloud data catalog benefits for the enterprise

  Vendor cloud data catalog options are expanding and offering more automated tools to end users. Read on to find out how enterprises can benefit from these options.Continue Reading

• How retailers can manage data loss threats during remote work

  Mike Potter breaks down three of the largest data loss causes for e-commerce companies -- human error, cybercrime and third-party integrations -- and how to prevent them.Continue Reading

• Top 10 tips to effectively manage the data backup process

  An organization's backup process should be comprehensive -- it could save the business in a crisis. These 10 tips describe how to run the process from start to finish.Continue Reading

• Pandemic exposes difficulty of data management in education

  Limited resources and a shift to remote learning have shown the inequalities across school districts when it comes to data management and the negative impact this can have.Continue Reading

• Why using graph analytics for big data is on the rise

  Graph analytics is being used across industries for different reasons. Read on to see how they can improve organizational decision-making, network analysis, production and more.Continue Reading