Data Backup
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Answer
29 Jul 2026
Business resilience vs. business continuity: Key differences
Business continuity and resilience go hand in hand and play a role in an organization's disaster recovery plan. Essentially, business continuity is needed to achieve resilience. Continue Reading
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28 Jul 2026
Modern IT threats demand continuous resilience
Continuous resilience enables organizations to anticipate, withstand and recover from disruption. Modernize today to reduce operational risk and improve business agility. Continue Reading
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21 Jul 2026
How AI is changing data protection
There's no doubt that recent AI developments have affected data protection. IT leaders must not only stay on top of these changes but also prepare for what's next. Continue Reading
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Tip
10 Jul 2026
4 AI incidents that harmed resilience efforts
AI can be a helpful tool when users respect its limitations and verify what it claims to be fact. If not, the impact on the organization can be catastrophic. Continue Reading
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Tip
07 Jul 2026
The board-level economics of downtime
Downtime is an organization-wide issue. Leaders who treat resilience as a strategic capability are better positioned to navigate future operational, cyber and market disruptions. Continue Reading
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Feature
29 Jun 2026
Treat HIPAA backup rules as infrastructure, not decorations
Healthcare backup systems designed for recovery and retrofitted for HIPAA produce audit gaps. Encryption, access logging and retention belong in the architecture from the start. Continue Reading
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Feature
26 Jun 2026
Geopolitics reshape data protection plans
Business and technology leaders are revising their data protection plans as global conflicts challenge current resilience and risk management plans. Continue Reading
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Tip
25 Jun 2026
Isolated recovery environments are critical for modern DR
There is no room for error in disaster recovery, especially when it comes to backups. To ensure you’re recovering from a clean backup, consider an isolated recovery environment. Continue Reading
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Feature
16 Jun 2026
SLAs for disaster recovery: Free template and guide
Download our free template to create a service-level agreement with the performance and response time requirements that disaster recovery plans demand. Continue Reading
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Tip
09 Jun 2026
What zero-trust data protection means for business
Implementing zero trust at the network level isn’t enough in today’s digital landscape, where critical business data is stored across platforms, applications and devices. Continue Reading
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05 Jun 2026
Why backup alone doesn't guarantee cloud recovery readiness
Successful backup jobs can still leave dependency and configuration gaps, making orchestration and recovery testing critical for restoring cloud services and SaaS apps. Continue Reading
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Tip
04 Jun 2026
The data backup confidence gap: Are you really recovery ready?
False confidence in data backups is a growing issue. IT leadership must ensure that recovery goals match backup realities to avoid extended downtime and loss of customer trust. Continue Reading
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Feature
29 May 2026
Verify backup data integrity to reduce recovery risks
Validation is an essential part of data backups. Test and confirm that your backup data is intact and usable now, rather than discovering problems during a recovery. Continue Reading
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Tip
29 May 2026
Choosing the right AWS disaster recovery strategy in 2026
Organizations unprepared for outages often have a disaster recovery plan that does not match their business needs. These metrics can help leaders choose the best AWS strategy. Continue Reading
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Tip
28 May 2026
Compare AI risk management frameworks from NIST and beyond
While NIST is the most widely used, it's just one of the frameworks available today that can help manage the risks associated with AI. Continue Reading
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Tip
21 May 2026
AI tools are making resilience an enterprise-wide discipline
AI tools that support resilience at the business unit level can enable more personnel across an organization to engage in disaster recovery efforts. Continue Reading
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Feature
21 May 2026
How to build a business impact analysis checklist
A business impact analysis is a critical part of disaster recovery planning. Avoid potential disruptions and smooth out the planning process with this BIA checklist. Continue Reading
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News
14 May 2026
HYCU releases aiR intelligence layer to interrogate backups
The vendor is harnessing the data already stored in HYCU R-Cloud backups to provide users with insights and protect against potential risks. Continue Reading
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Feature
14 May 2026
How to plan business continuity activities, with a template
Many activities comprise a business continuity plan. The better they are managed, the more successful the overall business continuity program will be. Continue Reading
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Feature
13 May 2026
AI orchestration modernizes approaches to disaster recovery
As ransomware gets more dangerous and infrastructure grows more complex, AI-assisted DR can shorten recovery time by improving readiness and decision-making under pressure. Continue Reading
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News
12 May 2026
VeeamON 2026 updates target AI trust, resilience
As agentic AI is on the rise, the vendor focused its flagship event on the convergence of AI, trust and data security. Continue Reading
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Tip
07 May 2026
Resilience strategies for an AI-powered era
Resilience is not an optional feature of an AI strategy, it should be the foundation. Incorporate risk mitigation early on to scale AI securely while keeping up with competition. Continue Reading
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Answer
30 Apr 2026
How do risk assessment costs vary and why?
Risk assessments help identify and, more importantly, prioritize activities an organization needs to address its most serious threats and vulnerabilities. However, costs may vary. Continue Reading
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Tip
28 Apr 2026
Why leadership should be involved in data backup policies
While IT administrators lead the day-to-day operations of data backups, business leaders have a key role to play in shaping their organization's backup policy. Continue Reading
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23 Apr 2026
Why a risk management framework is critical for AI initiatives
Risk management frameworks are an essential tool to optimize the planning, deployment and use of AI. Without one, AI initiatives might be vulnerable to several threats. Continue Reading
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Tip
21 Apr 2026
Sorry, backups are just not enough to guarantee restoration
Your organization's ability to recover after a crisis depends on several factors. Our included action plan goes beyond data backup to make sure you're ready for restoration. Continue Reading
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Tip
17 Apr 2026
What downtime and data loss really cost the business
Downtime in the organization spotlights revenue and operational risk. Business leaders can use cost estimates to focus recovery spending where outages cause the greatest loss. Continue Reading
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Tip
16 Apr 2026
Data fragmentation is a major hurdle to future-ready backups
Data fragmentation has largely been considered beneficial to a data protection strategy. Some IT leaders now view it as a business risk worthy of executive-level attention. Continue Reading
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Feature
09 Apr 2026
Cloud vs. local backup: Which is right for your organization?
Cloud vs. local backup is an important discussion for IT leaders today. The cloud backup market is soaring, but traditional local backups also have much to offer. Continue Reading
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Guest Post
07 Apr 2026
Will agentic AI transform enterprise disaster recovery?
Guest contributor Catalin Voicu argues that the hesitation around agentic AI in disaster recovery isn’t about capability, it’s about trust and accountability. Continue Reading
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Tip
03 Apr 2026
Why maximum tolerable downtime is a key business metric
Downtime cannot be eliminated, but it can be governed. By defining maximum tolerable downtime, data leaders align recovery planning with business priorities and risk tolerance. Continue Reading
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02 Apr 2026
Disaster recovery plan checklist: Key steps for a smooth restore
Disasters are unpredictable, but good planning can mean the difference between total data loss and a swift recovery. Avert potential crises with a disaster recovery plan checklist. Continue Reading
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24 Mar 2026
Strengthen cyber resilience by shifting to a modern DR model
RTO, RPO and uh-oh. Rushed restores can reinfect systems. Update outdated DR practices to avoid these issues and focus resources on the systems that matter most to the business. Continue Reading
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Feature
24 Mar 2026
7 data backup strategies and best practices you need to know
A strong data backup strategy is not an option; it is a requirement. Here are seven best practices organizations can implement to better protect and manage backups. Continue Reading
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Tip
19 Mar 2026
5 backup monitoring tools for better data protection
Do you know where your backups are? Check out this list of cross-platform backup monitoring tools that provide insight into backup performance and health. Continue Reading
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Tip
17 Mar 2026
The new standards for cyber-resilient backup
Learn about the role of backup resilience as a frontline security control and how IT leaders can prepare their organizations to mitigate risk and meet compliance needs. Continue Reading
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14 Mar 2026
Data lakehouse ransomware recovery strategies for AI
Attackers target the metadata your data intelligence platform needs to function. Understand where your AI risks are and what it takes to restore service after an incident. Continue Reading
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10 Mar 2026
ITGC audit checklist: 6 controls you need to address
Assess the risks to your IT operations and company infrastructure with an IT general controls audit. Explore six controls to audit and key steps with this free checklist. Continue Reading
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Tip
05 Mar 2026
Master cloud backup costs for more predictable IT spending
Predictable cloud backup spending strengthens strategic IT planning by aligning cost optimization with data resilience rather than treating them as competing priorities. Continue Reading
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Tip
03 Mar 2026
Implement backup reporting for improved data governance
Data visibility and governance are more important than ever in 2026. Reporting can help ensure that your organization understands what it has in its data backups. Continue Reading
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Answer
26 Feb 2026
Why you should be using backup monitoring software
To protect data, creating backups is not enough anymore. Backup monitoring software can help make sure those backups are ready to use, compliant with regulations and meeting SLAs. Continue Reading
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News
24 Feb 2026
Veeam releases Agent Commander to combat agentic AI risk
Agent Commander is the first feature to come out of the vendor's acquisition of Securiti AI in December of last year. Continue Reading
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Tip
19 Feb 2026
6 ways to use AI in IT disaster recovery
AI is everywhere these days, and disaster recovery is no different. IT teams can use AI to mitigate, prevent and recover from disruptions faster than traditional methods. Continue Reading
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Tip
19 Feb 2026
Should you use data backups to train AI models?
AI models must be trained on high quality, complete data. A lot of it. Backups are a treasure trove of this type of data, but are they ready to train AI? Continue Reading
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12 Feb 2026
SaaS shared responsibility model: What vendors don't cover
Don't let your organization lose cloud data to misplaced trust and thin vendor protections. Learn what providers don't cover and how to build backups that pass audits. Continue Reading
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Tip
30 Jan 2026
Ways to protect data platforms from turnover risk
Departing data employees can take valuable Institutional knowledge. Protect it with consistent documentation, a central repository and tested backups to keep systems stable. Continue Reading
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30 Jan 2026
Backup environment evaluation: Verify before you buy
As backups move toward integrated data protection, this guide explains why recovery speed, environment‑wide visibility and maturing AI features should guide platform choices. Continue Reading
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Tip
30 Jan 2026
Choose an enterprise backup architecture that fits risk
Weigh the trade‑offs among on‑premises, backup as a service and hybrid backup, and use a clear framework to choose the approach that fits your organization. Continue Reading
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29 Jan 2026
How to prevent data loss: 4 strategies for better data protection
Preventing data loss doesn't start and end with better data backups. An organization's culture, IT strategy and choice of tools all play important roles. Continue Reading
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Tip
27 Jan 2026
8 ways to use AI for data backup
Recognize AI-based data backups as a strategic imperative that propels your IT team forward by protecting critical business assets while providing compliance and cost optimization. Continue Reading
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20 Jan 2026
Is cloud backup repatriation right for your organization?
More and more organizations are making the move to bring backup data back on-site, but the cloud is still a widely-used resource. Is repatriation in the cards for you? Continue Reading
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Feature
16 Jan 2026
12 enterprise cloud backup services to consider in 2026
These cloud-based backup products offer a variety of features, such as AI and enhanced security measures, to help enterprises reduce risk and meet their compliance needs. Continue Reading
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Tip
15 Jan 2026
How to avoid data loss in a natural disaster
Protection from environmental disruptions requires more than simple backups. This guide shows how fortified infrastructure, robust cloud strategy and risk analysis ensure uptime. Continue Reading
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Tip
13 Jan 2026
How extreme weather events affect data
As severe weather increases worldwide, organizations must understand the risks to on- and off-premises data and take steps to prevent outages and loss. Continue Reading
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Tip
12 Jan 2026
Use the 3-2-1-1-0 rule for better backups
The 3-2-1-1-0 backup rule addresses modern data protection requirements, such as ransomware protection and cloud backup. Find out how it builds on the 3-2-1 rule in this tip. Continue Reading
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17 Dec 2025
Top data protection software vendors for business in 2026
Data compromises carry real financial risk to organizations. It's imperative to invest in the right multifunctional data protection software that ensures security. Continue Reading
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11 Dec 2025
9 backup as a service (BaaS) providers in 2026
BaaS is available in public, private and hybrid varieties and from numerous vendors. Here's how to evaluate the options to find a service that meets your organization's needs. Continue Reading
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Tip
08 Dec 2025
Key takeaways from Commvault Shift 2025
The vendor is positioning itself to face rising data protection challenges, such as identity resilience and fragmented multi-cloud strategies. Continue Reading
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News
02 Dec 2025
Wasabi Technologies releases Covert Copy to protect backups
The resilience-focused feature aims to protect critical backup data from both external and internal threats. Continue Reading
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Feature
25 Nov 2025
9 data backup trends to watch
A new year brings challenges, especially in the evolving data backup and protection landscape. Avoid falling behind the times by preparing for these key trends. Continue Reading
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News
20 Nov 2025
Veeam Data Platform update puts focus on AI, security
The new version features a range of new and improved capabilities, with a focus on data security and AI enhancements. Continue Reading
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Definition
24 Oct 2025
What is data restoration?
Data restoration is the process of copying backup data from secondary storage and restoring it to its original location or a new location. Continue Reading
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Definition
17 Oct 2025
What is a backup storage device?
A backup storage device is a hardware component that stores duplicate copies of data. Continue Reading
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Definition
17 Oct 2025
What is off-site backup?
Off-site backup is a method of backing up data to a remote server or to media that's transported to another physical location. Continue Reading
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Tutorial
07 Oct 2025
How to deploy Data Duplication on Windows Server
Data deduplication is necessary to stay ahead of storage demands and maintain available space. Windows Server Data Deduplication is one tool that can help. Continue Reading
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Tutorial
23 Sep 2025
How to use rsync to streamline centralized backups
The Linux rsync utility is a powerful tool in the hands of a knowledgeable administrator. Learn how an organization might use rsync for backups with this step-by-step tutorial. Continue Reading
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Definition
09 Sep 2025
What is a tabletop exercise (TTX)?
A tabletop exercise (TTX) is a disaster preparedness activity that takes participants through a simulated disaster scenario. Continue Reading
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Definition
09 Sep 2025
What is crisis communication?
Crisis communication is a strategic approach to corresponding with people and organizations during a disruptive event. Continue Reading
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Definition
09 Sep 2025
What is disaster recovery as a service (DRaaS)?
Disaster recovery as a service (DRaaS) is a managed IT service that allows an organization to replicate some of its IT assets off-site in a data center that is owned and managed by a cloud service provider (CSP). Continue Reading
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Tip
08 Sep 2025
5 steps for sustainable data management
Data management practices that embrace sustainability principles can streamline data processes, improve data protection and reduce energy consumption. Continue Reading
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Feature
05 Sep 2025
How AI is transforming data recovery for the modern era
Today's data recovery tools integrate AI models to analyze file systems, data structures, historical patterns and emerging threats to improve storage, protection and restoration. Continue Reading
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Tip
05 Sep 2025
How to safely and securely back up data
It's not just about ransomware. Less publicized threats like system misconfigurations, hardware and software failures, and user errors dictate a better approach to data backup. Continue Reading
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Tutorial
03 Sep 2025
Inline deduplication vs. post-processing deduplication
Will inline or post-processing deduplication work better for your data protection strategy? Learn more about each method with this tip. Continue Reading
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Tip
27 Aug 2025
10-step guide for testing a backup and recovery plan
Failure is not an option when it comes to backing up data and recovering it if disaster strikes. Data backup testing can pinpoint potential problems in the recovery process. Continue Reading
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Tip
25 Aug 2025
Enterprise data governance: Frameworks and best practices
Data backup and recovery depend on a solid governance framework that includes procedures for data management, stewardship, quality monitoring, protection, security and compliance. Continue Reading
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Definition
21 Aug 2025
What is an air gap backup? Strategy, benefits and use cases
An air gap backup, or an air-gapped backup, is an optional data backup practice used to isolate backup storage from the principal network, such as a business local area network or wide area network, protecting sensitive business data from unauthorized access, tampering or other malicious acts, including malware attacks. Continue Reading
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Definition
21 Aug 2025
What is digital resilience? Definition, strategy and use cases
Digital resilience is an organization's ability to manage risks and disruptions to its infrastructure, services and applications, regaining full functionality as quickly as possible while also learning from the experience. Continue Reading
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Tip
21 Aug 2025
What is endpoint data loss prevention? A best practices guide
Today's mobile workforce puts company data at risk. Endpoint data loss prevention secures sensitive info at the source, reducing breaches, costs, and compliance risks. Continue Reading
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Feature
21 Aug 2025
12 leading courses in data backup training for IT teams
Data backup training covers key aspects of data protection that are essential for compliance and risk mitigation. Here are 12 programs that build enterprise competencies. Continue Reading
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Definition
20 Aug 2025
What is cloud-native backup and recovery?
Cloud-native backup and recovery protects valuable business content, such as data, applications and systems, through services supplied and supported by a cloud provider. Continue Reading
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Feature
19 Aug 2025
Image-based vs. file-based backup: Key comparisons
Image-based backups protect entire systems with single files, while file-based backups offer granular protection. Most organizations benefit from implementing both approaches. Continue Reading
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Tip
19 Aug 2025
Building a power outage business continuity plan: Step by step
Loss of electric power presents a major risk to business continuity, and no organization is immune. Take these steps to create a solid business continuity plan for power outages. Continue Reading
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Feature
14 Aug 2025
The future of quantum data centers: Resilience and risk
The quantum outlook calls for close ties with classical computing, even as it tops standard IT in some use cases. Businesses can benefit but must address post-quantum security. Continue Reading
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Feature
13 Aug 2025
12 enterprise data backup challenges and how to overcome them
The virtues of backing up and securing data are well founded, but getting there is no easy feat. Storage capacity, floods of data and infrastructure costs are among the pitfalls. Continue Reading
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Feature
08 Aug 2025
The cost of downtime and how businesses can avoid it
Disrupted operations cost businesses billions of dollars annually. Disaster planning, cyber resilience and monitoring system dependencies can help limit the damage. Continue Reading
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News
05 Aug 2025
Cloud Software Group to buy data protection vendor Arctera
Cloud Software Group, a company formed after the 2022 merger of Citrix Systems and Tibco Software, is set to acquire Arctera, which formed after the Cohesity and Veritas merger. Continue Reading
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News
05 Aug 2025
HPE Zerto, storage, networking prioritizing cybersecurity
Updates for HPE Zerto, storage and networking offerings all aim to increase cyber resiliency and recovery without significant enterprise interruptions. Continue Reading
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Tip
04 Aug 2025
Business continuity in the cloud: Benefits, issues and tips
Using the cloud for business continuity helps reduce downtime, increase redundancy and simplify disaster recovery plans. Learn how to implement it with this tip. Continue Reading
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Feature
01 Aug 2025
Risk assessment matrix: Free template and usage guide
A risk assessment matrix identifies issues with the greatest potential for business disruption or damage. Use our free template to prioritize risk management plans. Continue Reading
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Tip
30 Jul 2025
Build IT resilience to avoid paying ransomware demands
No one wants to pay the ransom after a cyberattack, but many organizations feel like they have no choice. Explore the benefits of investing in resilience over making payments. Continue Reading
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Tip
30 Jul 2025
Automated backup: How it works and why you should use it
Automated backup tackles complex data backups in concert with other automated workflows, minimizing human errors while ensuring regulatory compliance and business continuity. Continue Reading
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News
29 Jul 2025
Arctera Insight Platform now includes LLM data protection
The latest update to Arctera's data auditing software supports public LLM usage for organizations with features like masking, logging and message summaries. Continue Reading
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Tip
28 Jul 2025
Is cloud data backup and recovery right for you?
Still not sure if cloud data backup and recovery is the best choice for your organization? Here are six questions for IT managers to consider when making the move to cloud. Continue Reading
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Tip
28 Jul 2025
Top business continuity risks to plan for and monitor
The key to mitigating business continuity risks is identifying them early. Here are 10 top risks concerning business continuity pros today. Is your organization ready for them? Continue Reading
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News
25 Jul 2025
Commvault to acquire Satori Cyber for GenAI data security
Satori Cyber, the third acquisition eyed by data backup vendor Commvault in less than two years, would add security technologies for generative AI to Commvault's platform. Continue Reading
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Tip
18 Jul 2025
Why you need a payroll disaster recovery plan
Payroll data is critical, and the consequences of losing it are steep. Learn how to create a strong payroll disaster recovery plan to protect employee data. Continue Reading
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Tip
18 Jul 2025
Crisis communications plan: How to build one, with template
Don't overlook crisis communications when you are disaster recovery planning. Use these tips and our free template to build a thorough crisis communications plan. Continue Reading
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Tip
02 Jul 2025
Implement a business continuity plan for remote workers
Business continuity efforts don't stop when employees go remote. Learn how to create and manage a reliable business continuity plan for remote workers. Continue Reading
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Definition
02 Jul 2025
What is business continuity software?
Business continuity software is an application or suite designed to make business continuity planning/business continuity management (BCP/BCM) processes, metrics and compliance more efficient and accurate. Continue Reading
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Tip
01 Jul 2025
Can AI predict natural disasters?
AI technology works with vast amounts of information to provide data-driven planning. Learn how AI can help organizations prepare for upcoming disruptions with this tip. Continue Reading
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News
01 Jul 2025
Rubrik pivots to generative AI with Predibase acquisition
Data stored within Rubrik's backup platform could soon be another data lake for customers to tap into as the vendor looks to acquire AI specialists Predibase. Continue Reading
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Tip
30 Jun 2025
Change management in business continuity
Change management and business continuity share a common goal: Preventing future disruptions. Find out where change management fits into business continuity planning here. Continue Reading