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• Russia-Ukraine war has tech buyers reassessing spending

  The Russia-Ukraine war, which affects everything from inflation to chip availability, has left half of enterprise tech leaders reassessing IT and communication spending, IDC said. Continue Reading

• When long-term data archiving means 'forever'

  Storage customers such as the German data processing service center GWDG have started to think about how they can archive data forever. It's challenging and complex, but possible. Continue Reading

• What to expect from 2021's data storage conference lineup

  In the coming months, data storage conferences are plentiful. This roundup details dates, sessions and topic areas, from event hosts such as SNIA, Dell and Pure Storage. Continue Reading

• ChaosSearch looks to bring order to data lakes

  Data lakes are like junk drawers in the sky, but new tech from ChaosSearch organizes the mess and makes it searchable. Here, CEO Ed Walsh shares the details and what's next in 2021. Continue Reading

• In new LTO roadmap, LTO-9 features 45 TB capacity

  Long-term archiving and offline data protection are two key uses for LTO-9, the latest generation of tapes from the LTO Program. The roadmap extends to LTO-12. Continue Reading

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• 7 data backup strategies and best practices you need to know

  This comprehensive guide explains backup basics, common threats and seven critical best practices your backup strategy needs. Continue Reading

• Organizational vs. operational resilience

  Organizational and operational resilience are two critical components of BCDR. Learn the differences between the two and how to establish them for peak resilience. Continue Reading

• Clear, Purge, Destroy: NIST media sanitization 101

  NIST SP 800-88 outlines how to responsibly destroy data and keep confidential information out of the wrong hands. Learn more about the NIST guidelines for media sanitization here. Continue Reading

• The importance of a data destruction policy

  Data destruction policies increase backup efficiency, ease data management and help organizations meet compliance requirements for data storage. Continue Reading

• The 2 types of climate risk and how DR teams can prepare

  Understanding the two types of climate risk and how to plan for them can help organizations better prepare for disasters and improve their impact on the environment. Continue Reading

Evaluate

• Types of backup explained: Incremental vs. differential vs. full, etc.

  There are several different types of backup available today. Choose the best way to safeguard your data and recover appropriately in the event of an incident. Continue Reading

• Dell VxRail vs. Nutanix NX: HCI heavyweights square off

  Compare Dell VxRail and Nutanix NX, leading hyperconverged infrastructure platforms, to understand their strengths and ideal applications to best fit your organization's needs. Continue Reading

• Explore 9 software-defined storage companies

  Software-defined storage offerings are all over the map in uses, features and types of platform. These nine software-defined storage companies include several IT giants. Continue Reading

• Compare SaaS data retention policies from 5 major providers

  How long is your SaaS platform keeping your data? Learn how these five popular vendors handle data retention. Continue Reading

• RAID 5 vs. RAID 6: Capacity, performance, durability

  RAID 5 and RAID 6 both have their pros and cons. Find out which RAID configuration is right for your organization. Continue Reading

Manage

• 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

• 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

• 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

• Best practices for VoIP disaster recovery

  VoIP technology can provide communications support in a crisis. Disaster recovery teams must protect VoIP systems just as you would any server holding mission-critical information. Continue Reading

• Business continuity failures: 5 real-world examples to study

  Business continuity failures are costly and can significantly harm a company's reputation. These five high-profile examples demonstrate what can go wrong when a plan fails. Continue Reading

Problem Solve

• RAID 6 vs. RAID 10

  There are numerous RAID configurations to choose from, and navigating the nuances of each can take a lot of work. In the case of RAID 6 and 10, both have distinct pros and cons. Continue Reading

• 6 DRaaS risks to assess and mitigate

  Cloud DR is a popular strategy today, but not exactly invulnerable to threats. Assess the risks associated with DRaaS and learn to mitigate them before a crisis strikes. Continue Reading

• 10 ways to reduce your MTTR

  Mean time to repair is a critical metric for BCDR professionals. Learn how to calculate and reduce MTTR with this tip. Continue Reading

• Business continuity vs. emergency management

  There is overlap between business continuity and emergency management, but don't confuse the two. They are separate but equally critical disaster recovery practices. Continue Reading

• 6 slow backup causes to watch out for

  Backup performance is affected by several factors. Ensure that backups are running in a timely manner to protect data and prevent bottlenecks. Continue Reading