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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.

By Sean Kerner • Jan. 30, 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.

By Sean Kerner • Jan. 30, 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.

By Damon Garn , Brien Posey • Jan. 29, 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.

By Damon Garn • Jan. 27, 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?

By Stuart Burns • Jan. 20, 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.

By Brien Posey • Jan. 16, 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.

By Paul Kirvan • Jan. 15, 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.

By Paul Kirvan • Jan. 13, 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.

By Brien Posey • Jan. 12, 2026

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.

By Chris Tozzi • Dec. 17, 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.

By Chris Tozzi • Dec. 11, 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. 

By Jon Brown • Dec. 8, 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.

By Erin Sullivan • Dec. 2, 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.

By Damon Garn • Nov. 25, 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.

By Erin Sullivan • Nov. 20, 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.

By Paul Kirvan , Kinza Yasar , Brien Posey • Oct. 24, 2025

What is a backup storage device?

A backup storage device is a hardware component that stores duplicate copies of data.

By Paul Kirvan , Robert Sheldon , Kinza Yasar • Oct. 17, 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.

By Paul Kirvan , Kinza Yasar , Brien Posey • Oct. 17, 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.

By Damon Garn • Oct. 7, 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.

By Damon Garn • Sept. 23, 2025

What is a tabletop exercise (TTX)?

A tabletop exercise (TTX) is a disaster preparedness activity that takes participants through a simulated disaster scenario.

By Paul Kirvan , Erin Sullivan • Sept. 9, 2025

What is crisis communication?

Crisis communication is a strategic approach to corresponding with people and organizations during a disruptive event.

By Paul Kirvan , Rahul Awati , Paul Crocetti • Sept. 9, 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).

By Paul Kirvan, John Moore, Alexander Gillis • Sept. 9, 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.

By George Lawton • Sept. 8, 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.

By Kathleen Richards • Sept. 5, 2025