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Smart cloud storage tier management added to Druva cloud

The new Druva cloud tiering capability saves customers money by automatically optimizing data stored in Glacier Deep Archive, Glacier and S3 based on usage patterns.

By Johnny Yu • Aug. 26, 2019

Sample business continuity plan template for small businesses

Our step-by-step business continuity plan for small businesses enables an organization to restore mission-critical operations during an unforeseen event.

By James Alan Miller , Paul Kirvan • Aug. 26, 2019

Acronis automates ‘3-2-1’ rule for small business backup

Acronis True Image 2020 improved its small business backup capabilities with simultaneous replication to local storage and the cloud, automating the '3-2-1' backup rule.

By Johnny Yu • Aug. 23, 2019

PowerShell backup scripts: What are 3 essential best practices?

There are some strong PowerShell scripts that can provide backup capabilities. It's important, though, to be mindful of PowerShell's quirks so you get the best data protection.

By Brien Posey • Aug. 22, 2019

New Everbridge CEO talks education, NC4 acquisition

Every company needs to be ready to respond in the event of a crisis. Everbridge's new CEO details why that's important and what a proper platform entails.

By Paul Crocetti • Aug. 22, 2019

How does a data archiving strategy benefit DR and backup?

In order to be truly resilient, your organization needs more than just a backup and disaster recovery plan. Integrating archiving into your strategy offers some serious benefits.

By Alan Earls • Aug. 20, 2019

Actifio GO ‘SaaSifies’ copy data management in GCP

The new Actifio GO for GCP has expanded from backup as a service to include copy data management and disaster recovery, putting it on par with the vendor's on-premises product.

By Johnny Yu • Aug. 16, 2019

Using multiple cloud providers can benefit your DR plan

Incorporating a cloud-to-cloud strategy using multiple providers may not simplify your DR plan, but it can offer peace of mind in the event of a disaster.

By Stuart Burns • Aug. 16, 2019

Beyond backup: How to get more out of your backup data

Do you view your organization's backup technology as a simple one-trick pony? Here are several ways to get additional value out of this essential practice.

By John Edwards • Aug. 15, 2019

Rubrik adds data governance tool in Andes 5.1 update

With capabilities providing data governance, automated disaster recovery failover and failback and continuous data protection, Rubrik Andes 5.1 seeks to consolidate tools and silos.

By Johnny Yu • Aug. 14, 2019

How a backup administrator can manage large volumes in 3 steps

Backup administrators have a tall task: managing a vast amount of data. Even if the volume is seemingly growing out of control, it's possible to keep a handle on it.

By Brien Posey • Aug. 13, 2019

Protect backups from ransomware and other security risks

Backups can return your enterprises to a known good state. So it's essential to secure them by aligning your backup and security strategies for better protection and recovery.

By Nick Cavalancia • Aug. 8, 2019

What are Google G Suite backup best practices?

Is your Google data protected? Make sure you are backing up G Suite files, because Google doesn't provide the comprehensive protection you'll need to be safe.

By Brien Posey • Aug. 7, 2019

Cohesity CyberScan scans backup copies for security risks

Cohesity CyberScan uses Tenable.io to find security vulnerabilities in backup copies. Because the app is scanning backups, it doesn't affect performance of production environments.

By Johnny Yu • Aug. 2, 2019

Asigra appliance uses Zadara technology

Asigra partnered with Zadara to release a purpose-built backup appliance with a subscription-based pricing model. It's aimed at service providers who would rather rent than buy.

By Johnny Yu • Aug. 1, 2019

Hypervisor vendors upset virtual disaster recovery market

Zerto and Veeam have conquered the DR market, but hypervisor vendors such as VMware and Nutanix have emerged, offering services that look to lower costs and provide better performance.

By Stuart Burns • Aug. 1, 2019

What DR requirements belong in a cloud computing SLA?

Many organizations are making the move to DRaaS. But, before you dive in, be sure the cloud provider's SLA meets the needs of your business and its end users.

By Alan Earls • July 31, 2019

Backup trends of 2019: Acquisitions, funding and CEO changes

The acquisitions, funding rounds and CEO changes among backup vendors so far this year hint that even more changes are coming. Experts weigh in on the trends in backup we've already seen in 2019.

By Johnny Yu • July 31, 2019

Carbonite CEO joins IDG, interim CEO steps in

Former Carbonite CEO Mohamad Ali joined tech media company International Data Group as Steve Munford stepped in to become interim CEO.

By Johnny Yu • July 30, 2019

Test your multi-cloud disaster recovery expertise

Multi-cloud DR is growing in popularity as a reliable recovery strategy in businesses of all sizes. Put your knowledge of multi-cloud DR to the test with this quiz.

By Erin Sullivan • July 30, 2019

Fortify your business resilience with consequence management

Is there something lacking in your incident response strategy? Consequence management could be the missing piece in your organization's IT resilience plan.

By Paul Kirvan • July 25, 2019

Underscore preparation in your natural disaster recovery plan

When it comes to recovering after a natural disaster, you'll need more than just basic business continuity and recovery planning. Being informed about severe weather events is key.

By Paul Kirvan • July 25, 2019

How can I integrate cybersecurity and backup planning?

Your organization should integrate its cybersecurity and backup processes. It's easy for a cyberattack to affect backups, unfortunately, so be proactive about it.

By Paul Kirvan • July 25, 2019

Acronis CEO: ‘Backup is dead’

Backup alone is not enough, according to Acronis CEO Serguei Beloussov. True data protection involves a combination of security, privacy and accessibility on top of backup.

By Johnny Yu • July 24, 2019

Cohesity Runbook simplifies DR failover

Cohesity Runbook is billed as a simple way to orchestrate disaster recovery failover and create best practices, but it can be used to automate workflows beyond DR.

By Johnny Yu • July 19, 2019