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By RoseAnn C

By RoseAnn C

By RoseAnn C

By RoseAnn C

By RoseAnn C

High-capacity hard drives and SSDs offer businesses the perfect solution for their data storage needs. They boast unmatched speeds, durability, and portability; allowing businesses to store massive amounts of data without sacrificing performance or reliability.  In this blog post, we’ll explore why these devices are essential for businesses. We’ll also discuss the features and benefits […]

By RoseAnn C

The emergence of portable digital storage devices has revolutionized the way businesses store and access data. From external hard drives, to flash drives, to MP3 players and beyond, these tools offer an efficient way for organizations to keep their information safe and secure while simultaneously providing easy accessibility from any location.   In this blog post, […]

By RoseAnn C

Data storage capacity has become an increasingly important concern for filmmakers, photographers, and other digital media professionals. With the new SanDisk Professional Pro-Blade Modular Solutions, you can maximize your data storage needs quickly and easily. The intuitive system provides extreme scalability, making it easy to add more storage whenever you need it. Plus, with its […]

By RoseAnn C

  The world of digital storage solutions is constantly evolving as technology progresses and data demands increase. Western Digital, one of the leading names in hard disk drives (HDDs), has long been a pioneer in developing higher-capacity products to meet these demands. With its latest innovation – UltraSMR disks – WD expands its portfolio with […]

By Matt Brennan

As businesses increase the amount of data that they store, the need for data storage devices increases with it. That data may need to be quickly and easily transferred as well, and some of these devices may provide an easy way to do just that. In addition to advanced cloud computing packages or in-house networks, […]

By Matt Brennan

As more companies are using massive amounts of data, it’s important to note that this information is responsible for some tremendous advancements across a variety of industries. From advanced recommendation engines with targeted content to custom-made medicines, it’s easy to see how the products that businesses can offer are quickly advancing with large amounts of […]

By Matt Brennan

Data management has faced the ongoing challenges associated with big data for several years. With every innovation comes a rise in the amount of data that’s being stored. Those factors can make management and data recovery more complex challenges that need to be addressed as the industry progresses. These data management trends allow businesses to […]

By Matt Brennan

The healthcare industry is heavily reliant on the use of data. Because of the importance of their mission and downtime is not an option, healthcare data backup and recovery are critical. All digital platforms must be safe and secure. Cyber attacks can have a devastating effect, making backup and recovery operations even more complex. Hackers […]

By Matt Brennan

Business and consumer technologies advance. New devices and new versions of devices mean evolutions in how that data is stored. It’s critical that data recovery research and development are done to keep pace with these technologies. People need to know that their data can be quickly and efficiently recovered. Simply put, it’s research and development […]

By Matt Brennan

Advancements in technology give consumers and businesses more capabilities than ever before. Businesses can store more data across more locations and devices than ever before. While this is a net positive, the data recovery industry needs to keep pace in order to provide the most benefit to customers. Data recovery challenges in 2023 will center […]

By Matt Brennan

If there is one truth about computers and hard drives, it’s that they eventually fail. Programs will unexpectedly quit and leave you with no access to critical files. Computer viruses, natural disasters, or accident-prone employees may eventually make their way into your workplace. It’s important to have backups ready. If that’s not possible, knowing what […]

By Matt Brennan

Whether it’s hurricanes, thunderstorms, another natural disaster, or faulty pipes, thousands of homes and businesses are impacted by water damage every year. Computers are extremely sensitive to water, and if they get wet it can result in damaged hardware and inevitable data loss. Flood or water damage data recovery can be complex, but it is […]

By Matt Brennan

If you’ve been working on a computer long enough chances are you’ve wondered “Can deleted computer files be recovered?” This probably occurred after deleting a file on accident, that’s still needed. When the file disappears from the desktop or the folder it’s been stored in, it’s not gone forever. In the best-case scenario, you can […]

By Matt Brennan

There are 4.66 billion internet users worldwide, and they are busy creating 1.134 trillion MB of data every day. Much of this data is being used to help businesses run their operations smoothly, which makes it highly necessary to protect. It becomes important to have a process in place to keep it safe. As the […]

By Matt Brennan

If you’re researching data recovery companies online, chances are you may have lost some critical data and you’re trying to figure out what’s necessary to recover it. There are some important considerations as you make your way through the process of choosing the best data recovery company. For example, the first attempt offers your best […]

By Matt Brennan

It used to be that the only option for data storage was on a hard drive of some sort. But today, and for several years, the cloud has been a convenient and viable option for data storage. In fact, even if you don’t think that your organization is utilizing the cloud, that’s exactly what you’re […]

By Matt Brennan

When a business loses critical data and information, the most ideal situation is to have a backup ready to go so that the business can quickly restore data. Businesses often ask “What is cloud backup and recovery?” The answer is that it is a backup storage capability that allows businesses the ability to quickly access […]

By Matt Brennan

When it comes to disaster recovery and cloud computing, it may look a little different than it does when the data is physically stored in the same location. While the cloud can feel challenging to define at times, it’s essentially a global network of servers, each with unique functions. These servers are linked together operating […]

By Matt Brennan

Disaster can strike at any moment. When we’re talking about your organization’s data, that disaster can be in the form of a data breach, malfunctioning hardware or software, or some form of inadvertent data loss. Cloud disaster recovery simply allows your organization to regain access to lost data or information and recover critical systems. CDR […]

By Matt Brennan

Virtual machines can appeal to businesses for several understandable reasons. Maintenance for them is easier, they can facilitate multiple operating systems, and they can operate independently of physical systems. There are many other reasons they appeal as well. Despite their advantages, they are capable of data loss as well. Data loss can occur either through […]

By Matt Brennan

While mobile devices such as phones and tablets made communication infinitely easier, the data on them can be increasingly difficult to recover. Mobile device data recovery is more complex than the standard alternative. Our mobile phones can handle an ever-increasing amount of data. That data comes in many types, including: Photos Videos Music Notes Texts […]

By Matt Brennan

The critical information stored on your computer may not be as safe as you think. Data can be put in jeopardy due to physical or software-related causes. It’s critical to back this information up at every juncture either through portable hard drives, cloud storage, or some other feature. That way the data is preserved in […]

By Matt Brennan

Most people don’t know much about data recovery until there is a need for it within their lives. They may know that it’s good to routinely save, or that cloud backups and portable hard drives are important. So, when information is lost, people have some common questions about data recovery. Below are some of the […]

By Matt Brennan

When you’re talking about recovering data after a virus, it’s important to recognize that not all computer viruses are created equal. Some are more complex and nuanced than others, making them a more challenging occurrence to recover from. Most virus-infected files are recoverable if you know how. Below are some of the most common classes […]

By Matt Brennan

The question of whether US companies need to comply with GDPR can be a complex one, and depends on who your customer base is. First, it helps to explain a little more about what GDPR is, and who it protects. The European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation requires organizations to safeguard the data that they […]

By Matt Brennan

We tend to hear more about individual state laws when it comes to data privacy, but there are a few US data privacy laws in place that protect consumers within specific industries. Even still, there is no over-arching data privacy law in the US, like there is in Europe. Data protection and data privacy laws […]

By Matt Brennan

Proper data protection can help you through a number of everyday circumstances. Whether you realize it or not, as a consumer, your data is submitted everywhere. If you’ve made phone calls, used social media, filed taxes, or used wearable technology, chances are you’ve given some of your data to be able to do these things. […]

By Matt Brennan

When it comes to creating a safer data environment, encryption is an excellent tool. There are several benefits to masking your data and communications in this manner, and it’s created a more secure environment for both businesses that store personal data, and their customers who submit it. Yet encryption and data recovery don’t mix easily. […]

By Matt Brennan

Web 3.0, often referred to as the semantic web, is based on creating decentralized Internet technology through public blockchains that store data. This will allow data to be stored in a way that doesn’t rely on a centralized repository, removing single-point authorities in the mix. The focus will be on creating more intelligent and semantic […]

By Matt Brennan

While modern technology continues to shape the world that we live in, there are certainly trade-offs to the conveniences that this lifestyle offers. Mobile technology for example, can make data security and data recovery more complex. There are plenty of data recovery challenges for 2022 that we’ll explore a little further. Many larger companies have […]

By Matt Brennan

Any time a computer crashes it can result in data loss. Maybe it’s a few small files that you can continue without, or maybe it’s more significant files that are central to your core operations. The type of data recovery necessary in each circumstance will depend on the type of hardware and the type of […]

By Matt Brennan

Data loss is a fact of life. If you’ve been working on a computer for any amount of time, chances are you may have faced some form of data loss issue at some point. The reality is that professional data recovery offers some distinct advantages over trying to recover files on your own. You may […]

By Matt Brennan

Data loss is a serious problem for any business or organization. Losing valuable files is equivalent to losing time and money. If the problem is serious enough to require the help of a professional, there’s also the cost of the repairs. Data loss can occur for several reasons, and it can have varying severity in […]

By Matt Brennan

There’s no shortage of data protection threats out there these days. These are perilous times for cybersecurity, and keeping your customers’ information safe. As you may be able to tell from watching the news, companies that collect massive amounts of data must protect themselves from hackers using viruses, ransomware, and other types of malware. Let’s […]

By Matt Brennan

After a file’s been deleted, it doesn’t just disappear. The name is a bit of a misnomer. When you hit the delete button intentionally or on accident, that file still exists in the same spot on your computer. The pointer to that file has been removed, making it more difficult to find. When you see […]

By Matt Brennan

Data recovery is sensitive work. The slightest disturbances in the environment can cause further damage to the equipment in question. When you open a hard drive case, the inner workings are exposed, making it sensitive to the air and any surrounding contaminants. When any of the sectors are damaged, it can make data recovery more […]

By Matt Brennan

There’s no question downtime can spell disaster for your business. Companies need to be ready for data loss, and cloud backup is an effective way to do that. Data loss or cyber theft can run companies out of business, so they need a strong contingency plan. Strict reliance on on-site data recovery will leave companies […]

By Matt Brennan

When crimes are committed, it’s important to have experts ready who can quickly and easily find any type of associated electronic evidence, and that’s where digital forensics comes into play. We’re all reading more about cybercrime, or computer crime these days. Internet fraud. Theft of corporate or customer payment data. Identity theft. Hackers seeking blackmail […]

By Matt Brennan

With artificial intelligence and machine learning applications becoming increasingly prevalent in today’s technological environment, the future of data storage is evolving to be able to maintain vast amounts of information. Many companies are now taking advantage of both centralized and non-centralized options to backup and store their most essential data. New hardware options are emerging […]

By Matt Brennan

When data is lost, it’s common to turn to new measures to get it back. Sometimes we need to ask ourselves, how effective is data recovery, when we’re trying to get that information back? The more data that companies work with, the more common that data loss is. It is unfortunately a necessary evil of […]

By Matt Brennan

Data carving, sometimes known as file carving, is a term often used within the fields of data recovery and cyber forensics. When data is extracted from undifferentiated blocks of raw data, it is known as data carving. It’s a term that can also be used to describe the act of file identification and recovery based […]

By Matt Brennan

Your business is only as good as the data you collect. When you are sitting on top of unusable data, the ensuing analysis or algorithms are likely skewed. If your company relies on the information that it collects to make informed decisions for the future, then data cleansing or data cleaning is an essential step […]

By Dianne Mariz

When we have important information, we tend to keep them safe and secure as much as possible. We don’t want these things to just leak somewhere or might get damaged due to uncertain events. More likely, we use many strategies on how we can store our valuable information away from harm. These strategies enable you […]

By Matt Brennan

If your organization is required to follow any compliance mandates for data management, there is a good chance that data risk assessments may be recommended. But the language regarding what those assessments actually are can be vague.   It’s possible that your IT team may understand the necessity of such risk assessments, while not knowing […]

By Matt Brennan

Data mapping performs an essential function in organizations as they continue to amass increasingly large amounts of information. This increased data collection can be used for a myriad of reasons from more informed marketing decisions to better product development practices.   But keeping track of that data can be a cumbersome process without some organizational […]

By Matt Brennan

Is your company’s data secure? It’s an important question that businesses and organizations should spend some time with, especially as the way we do work evolves. Your business may have hit its stride with remote work during the pandemic in 2020. Whether you’ve been pleasantly surprised by the necessary adjustments, or you were thrown off […]