It can be daunting to consider outsourcing IT services for your company. After all, not only do your operations depend on having reliable systems, but so does your company’s security, compliance, and productivity.

In many circumstances, outsourcing your IT—with the right outsourced IT services company—can save you time, improve your reliability, and increase productivity. However, if you make the wrong hire, you face several risks of outsourcing IT services.

5 Risks of Outsourcing IT Services

Some of the risks associated with outsourcing IT services include inexperienced staff, misaligned software partnerships, hidden fees, or unreliable service.

1 – Inexperienced Staff

One of the risks of outsourcing IT services is risking having inexperienced staff managing your IT. When you hire an in-house IT team, you have the benefit of interviewing and getting references for every individual on the team—however, this is only effective insofar that you have the knowledge to be able to verify new hires’ experience.

Choosing outsourced IT services means you don’t get much—if any—insight into the team members managing your account. Instead, it’s important to verify the knowledge and experience of the outsourced IT company as a whole. Look for case studies, call references, and read online reviews.

2 – Hidden Costs

Another risk of outsourced IT services is hidden costs. Some IT companies will charge a monthly fee for basic IT services but will rack up surcharges for support, additional software charges, consulting on any opportunity not included in your contract, add fees for hardware maintenance, after-hours or holiday customer service, and more. This is why it’s important to read your contract carefully before signing. Make sure to ask any references whether they’ve experienced hidden fees and, if so, for what.

3 – Unresponsive Support Team

Another risk of hiring an outsourced IT company is the time it takes to receive support and troubleshoot problems. Since an in-house IT team is typically on-site, it makes it easier to seek assistance or to produce fixes in case of system problems.

Many outsourced IT companies offer remote desktop assistance which can help troubleshoot almost any problem—although this is only helpful when the support team answers. Make sure any outsourced IT company you hire is committed to fixing problems quickly, answers phones with live people, and has IT engineers available for more complicated problems—in a timely manner.

4 – Biased Software Decisions

While on the outside it may seem like software partnerships between outsourced IT companies and software companies are a good thing as they often result in a discount for the end-user (while providing a kickback to the outsourced IT services company), this is not always the case. Software partnerships often diminish the company’s ability to stay objective in picking the right software solution for you.

Any company that has tried to pigeonhole themselves into a CRM or task manager that wasn’t the right fit for their company understands the risk here. A well-aligned software is exponentially more productive than software that doesn’t actually fit your existing needs.

5 – Decreased Security

Another risk of hiring an unreputable outsourced IT company is decreased security. This may come in the form of outdated technologies, antiquated security strategies, unfamiliarity with the most recent security threats and best practices, and more.

However, this risk is pertinent to in-house IT teams as well. The best option to maintain the best network security, backup and recovery systems, and disaster preparedness is to partner with a reputable IT expert. Better-known outsourced IT companies are more in the spotlight making it even more necessary to maintain high standards of safety and security. They’re also more likely to be able to attract and maintain top IT talent.

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Are you considering whether outsourced IT solutions are right for your company? We understand the decision may be difficult, and we’re here to help you make the best decision for your company.

Network Coverage offers customized outsourced IT packages. Whether you’re looking to augment your existing IT team so they can focus on what they do best or looking to replace your in-house IT needs with a dependable, trustworthy solution, Network Coverage can help.

Reach out today to speak with an outsourced IT specialist.

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What is Cloud-Based Business Intelligence?

Business intelligence (BI) is becoming a more popularly-utilized business tool in companies of all sizes. While the strategy of collecting and analyzing data to predict outcomes and make business decisions was traditionally reserved for larger corporations, even smaller businesses now are seeing the benefits of prioritizing a BI-forward strategy.

Traditional business intelligence methods were built using query-based executive information software, reporting tools, or hard-copy briefing books. They were also typically reserved for corporations or other higher-complexity, higher-revenue companies. However, as smaller companies have recognized the importance of using data to inform business decisions, cloud-based business intelligence options have opened opportunities to offer technology to a wider range of companies.

What is Cloud-Based Business Intelligence?

Cloud-based business intelligence is a category of online software that integrates with your business systems and technology to produce real-time data and reports. Rather than requiring physical hardware installs, cloud-based business intelligence software is based on the cloud.

Instead of being hosted on an internal hard drive or server, cloud-based business intelligence software is hosted on one or multiple external servers that distribute the software to the business via an internet connection. This means it can provide up-to-the-minute information on any approved device with an internet connection.

What are the Benefits of Cloud-Based Business Intelligence?

Because cloud-based business intelligence software is based online, it has a number of benefits compared to traditional business intelligence software, including:

1 – Simpler Integration

One of the first benefits businesses will experience with cloud-based business intelligence versus traditional business intelligence is that it’s easy to set up and integrate with your existing systems.

Integration is the term for connecting systems so they can transfer data unilaterally or bilaterally. For business intelligence technology to be most effective, it must be able to integrate with your full suite of business tools and systems. From these systems, the business intelligence software will pull and combine real-time data into reports and projections.

In cloud-based business intelligence software, integration is particularly simple, especially with other cloud-based systems such as QuickBooks, Salesforce, Hubspot, Basecamp, and more. This saves significant setup time while ensuring you can receive real-time, detailed, full-data reports at any time.

2. Improved Scalability

Another reason business owners choose cloud-based business intelligence is because of its scalability. Not only does a more scalable solution mean smaller businesses can access this tool when they may not have been able to afford a traditional option, but it also means that fast-growing businesses will not quickly outgrow the solution.

This type of software also often has more features and options that can be added as a business grows—without requiring additional hardware. In short, it can scale in size or complexity to grow with a business.

3. Better Elasticity

Another benefit of cloud-based business intelligence is elasticity. Cloud-based business intelligence means you’re not relying on your in-house servers and processors to manage and present data. Instead, the systems run on external servers with much more vast resources. They have the ability to provision or de-provision resources automatically to manage workload and can handle an exceptionally large amount of data, making cloud-based business intelligence a great fit for companies who are experiencing growth in size or complexity.

4. Real-Time Reporting

The crux of business intelligence is that it depends on accurate, real-time data for reliable, actionable information. Where traditional business intelligence often required queries to populate reports or manually pulling data from multiple sources to combine in a separate environment (at which point the data may become quickly outdated), cloud-based BI populates these reports automatically and in real-time. This gives businesses more accurate business intelligence for more informed and strategic decisions.

How to Get Started

Taking on the task of implementing a cloud-based business intelligence system can feel daunting. However, by going through an expert outsourced IT service, you have a partner with vast industry knowledge who will take the time to learn about your company and help pick the best cloud-based BI system for you. They will also help set up and integrate the program with your existing systems, train your users, and support and troubleshoot if you run into challenges.

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What is Cybersecurity Compliance?

For many financial, healthcare, or government contractors, cybersecurity compliance is complicated and daunting. In addition to federal regulations, companies processing personal information such as credit card numbers, social security numbers, names, driver’s license numbers, and more also have important practices they must follow to protect this information.

The rules, standards, and regulations can not only be difficult to understand, but they also change frequently making it difficult to stay compliant in the most recent do’s and don’ts of cybersecurity.

Some companies default (consciously or unconsciously) to a “we’ll fix it if it becomes an issue” philosophy. However, especially in industries with strict regulations, not only can a formal audit result in more expensive solutions and fallout than having the right protocols in the first place, but a cyberattack could be crippling and destructive to the company.

How to Know if Your Cybersecurity is Compliant

One of the best starting points for knowing whether your cybersecurity measures are compliant is by starting with an internal cybersecurity audit. This means comparing your current cybersecurity standards to the regulations your company is held under or the best practices.

1. Review Your Cybersecurity Plans

First, review all of your documented cybersecurity plans. Compare these to the standards set by any regulatory or best practices authorities in your industry. Are your documents up-to-date, complete, and aligned with the most recent standards?

Because of the swiftly changing cybersecurity environment, if you haven’t reviewed your cybersecurity plans recently, they’re most likely out-of-date. Take this opportunity to update the documents to fit the most current compliance regulations. Make sure the plan has clear guidelines, is relevant to your current systems, and that all the roles and responsibilities are clearly defined.

If you don’t currently have formal cybersecurity plans, it’s time to create them. This can be done by your in-house IT team if they have the time and bandwidth to complete the task or can be completed by an outsourced IT expert.

2. Assess Your Risks

What has changed in your technology systems since you last looked at your cybersecurity plans? If you have added new software, third-party data storage, new hardware or servers, or have new employees or roles within the team, they should be taken into consideration when reviewing your cybersecurity compliance plan. If you’re not sure how to account for these changes in your cybersecurity plans, ask an outsourced IT advisor.

3. Audit the Actionability of the Plan

Having documents for security is only the first step of having compliant cybersecurity. Cybersecurity actions should also be in-place and up-to-date. This means ensuring any protective actions such as firewalls, anti-virus software, intrusion detection, and prevention systems are up-to-date and functioning.

It also means making sure employees are trained and up-to-date on the latest rules and standards for security in your company, including regularly updating passwords, equipment management outside the office, data sharing, email scam awareness, and more.

In addition, you should ensure any emergency actions are clear, tested, and actionable. If there is a cyber emergency, how are you notified and what happens next? Do people within your company know who to contact in case of a breach? Do they know where to find additional information about your security measures? Do you know how the security actions would take place and how long they would take to resolve the situation?

4. Hire an IT Consultant

Cybersecurity compliance can be complicated and time-consuming. Hiring an IT consultant can be a great option for companies who can’t sacrifice the time of their current IT team to undergo an internal cybersecurity compliance audit.

It is also the best way to get an in-depth, unbiased review of the current security environment. In some cases, internal IT employees may intentionally or unintentionally skew cybersecurity audit results or the state of the cybersecurity landscape of the company to preserve their jobs or to avoid “looking bad” to the company.

Outsourced IT consultants can provide unbiased information about the current cybersecurity systems and compliance and will work diplomatically with the IT team to ensure proper procedures and actions are in place. In addition, an external IT company can also offer regular cybersecurity services to ensure your security systems and compliance stay up-to-date so you don’t have to worry about them.

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7 Security Breaches on Sites We Use Everyday

Many sites we visit daily get hacked into by those who try to steal identities or credit card information or both. This causes severe issues with businesses who daily earn our trust, such as banks or hospitals, schools and regular apps we use for social purposes.

When those sites are compromised, we can sometimes lose trust and it can be devastating for everyone involved. Calls have to be made to banks, passwords need to be changed, sometimes the process can take several days and upwards of months or years.

Facebook

25 September 2018
50 million users affected

Hackers obtained information on users’ gender, date of birth, relationship statuses, location and even recent internet searches. All data that could be used in identity theft to answer personal security question quizzes on other platforms.

Concerns of privacy also rose as the realization to access third party applications that use Facebook as a login were at risk.

LinkedIn

2012, and again in 2016
167 million users affected

Before 2012, LinkedIn was not using methods like “salted” or “hashing” to make passwords more difficult to obtain. Originally 6.5 million accounts were being reported as having been hacked.

Four years later in 2016, a hacker by the name of ‘Peace’ stated he had access to the information and was ready to sell the data with nearly 117 million cracked passwords.

For future protection, LinkedIn urged users to enable two-step verification for their accounts.

Target

November 2013
70 million users affected

During one of the most inconvenient times of the year—the December Holidays—Target got hit by a major cyber security breach.

Malware was installed on a customer service database affecting nearly 41 million customers and their private payment card information.

Target helped consumers who suffered the most losses by paying up to $10,000 per person.

EBay

Late February 2014
145 million users affected

Luckily no financial information was breached. However, passwords, names, and physical address were taken.

The height of this cyber security threat was the impact that it had on employees. Their log-in credentials were stolen and used to illegally access eBay’s corporate network.

JPMorgan Chase

June 2014
76 million households
7 small businesses

90 servers were compromised when hackers were able to penetrate a Chase employee’s personal work computer.

This particular case challenged the public’s perspective on cyber security. It was not Target or eBay, but rather the banking industry, packed with account numbers and social security numbers.

TicketFly

May 30, 2018
27 million affected

In this case, TicketFly was held at ransom. A hacker attempted to notify the site of a security flaw and asked for one bitcoin to remedy the site’s vulnerability of user information.

When the site did not respond to the concern—the hacker did—by releasing nearly 27 million user email addresses.

Houzz

Late December 2018
Users Affected: Unknown

Houzz is one of the newest victims of data breaching. Encrypted passwords, IP addresses, and ZIP codes are just a few of the concerns users are facing in this heist.

Users were ushered to reset their account passwords as hackers could attempt to use leaked usernames and passwords on other sites.

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References:
Facebook: https://www.consumerreports.org/digital-security/what-makes-the-facebook-data-breach-so-harmful/

Facebook: https://www.nytimes.com/2018/09/28/technology/facebook-hack-data-breach.html

JPMorgan Chase: https://www.bankinfosecurity.com/chase-breach-affects-76-million-households-a-7395

Houzz: https://www.digitaltrends.com/home/houzz-data-breach-password-change/

Houzz: https://www.techradar.com/news/houzz-reveals-it-suffered-a-data-breach

TicketFly: https://motherboard.vice.com/en_us/article/j5kd4b/ticketfly-hack-breach-26-million-users-emails-home-addresses

LinkedIn: https://www.cbsnews.com/news/linkedin-2012-data-breach-hack-much-worse-than-we-thought-passwords-emails/

LinkedIn: https://www.trendmicro.com/vinfo/us/security/news/cyber-attacks/2012-linkedin-breach-117-million-emails-and-passwords-stolen-not-6-5m

EBay: https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/the-switch/wp/2014/05/21/ebay-asks-145-million-users-to-change-passwords-after-data-breach/?noredirect=on&utm_term=.37efcfa160fd

Target: https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/the-switch/wp/2014/05/21/ebay-asks-145-million-users-to-change-passwords-after-data-breach/?noredirect=on&utm_term=.37efcfa160fd

Target: https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2017/05/23/target-pay-185m-2013-data-breach-affected-consumers/102063932/

Deciding what type of managed services are required for your business takes some time to plan. Simple upkeep or a full suite of services, and anything in between is things that each company must take into consideration.

Do you need networking and infrastructure? This can be set up on-site or help find the right outsourcing due to the requirements of each individual company. Or do you need more?

What are Managed Service Providers, MSPs?

Currently, there are three main categories as follows:

• Lower-Level, Pure-Play MSPs
  • These companies manage by keeping everything running, monitoring, and alerting, without taking responsibility for business needs.
• Mid-Level, Value-Added MSPs
  • In addition to the Low-Level, disaster recovery, software maintenance, and other broad range services are provided.
• High-Level, Outsourced MSPs
  • This is a full spectrum of services from providing equipment to filling all the needs of any company they serve, on and off-site.

Security management consists of all aspects of network security which includes risk prevention, security, and making sure all the latest versions of anti-virus software are installed and maintained on the system as well as individual computers for each employee.

Planning for more effective and useful networking solutions, or data analytics monitoring may be what your company needs as well.

And finally, support services. This can vary from help desk support and/or technical support, on and off-site.

There are also some additional services your company may want to consider such as mobile device help, as many companies need individual cell phone use, or just having employees use their own phones for business. This can sometimes lead to a breach in security if they are not connected to a secure connection.

Cloud computing is a feature that is a new type of service wherein storage and the sharing of valuable data is possible. It is important to keep the wrong people from gaining access to shared information. Dedicated MSPs and handling your organization’s cloud infrastructure can relieve the stress of someone who isn’t familiar with this type of storage from handling it incorrectly.

Another feature is the ability to have a data backup system in place is important to make sure that nothing is lost should the worst situation occur. We’ve all had our computers crash and the most inopportune times and auto-saving is vital as well as backup storage, to protect anything from getting lost when that happens. Just because the power goes out does not mean that all is lost when things are properly planned for.

Does Your Company Need a Help Desk?

Many times, managers can end up being the go-to for every question from their employees. This may be good for business-related issues, but simple, or maybe those not-so-simple problems can sometimes be better handled by having a help desk with trained technical staff members ready to help keep everything up and running.

Business Growth with Managed Infrastructure Services

When thinking about your company’s growth, there are many challenges when it comes to IT infrastructure. Things such as Hardware – servers, data centers; Software – CRM, ERP, etc.; and Network Security. These services can drain the resources of your company and your employees if they don’t have this set up effectively.

As your business grows, implementation, integration, and management are important. Avoiding threats by auditing and monitoring the information data, systems, and applications. Testing the flow of information as well as sensitive data and systems is a complex and tedious task. Keeping up with updated policies and procedures as well as applications and software is paramount to keeping data secure.

These are things that can take more time if not handled by those who have the know-how to deal with them on a day-to-day basis. Not having the correct amount of education can cause serious breaches in security and can put your company and information gathered from customers in danger of being compromised. Sometimes paying for a good management source is money well spent in the long run.

Think of this as insurance for your home. We pay monthly and most will never use it. But when that window breaks or the tree comes crashing down on our roof, it is comforting to know that this is all covered by someone who knows how to get the job done and do it correctly. Our favorite uncle may not be the best resource for finding a service to help in a dire situation like that!

 

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Resources:

https://acp.us.com/looking-at-the-various-types-of-managed-services/

https://consoltech.com/blog/types-managed-it-support-drive-business-success/

 

 

 

 

 

Backing Up Your Computer System

How many times have you written that report or taken those amazing once in a lifetime pictures only to have your computer crash and then everything is lost forever? Starting all over with that report may be okay, but those pictures? Yikes!

Fortunately, most people now have phones that are able to save things to the cloud or on several devices to help avoid those emotional losses, but sometimes there is really nothing you can do but chalk it up to a lesson learned.

Let’s look at some ways that you can backup your data to prevent your emotions from going haywire!

External Hard Drive

A lot of students get used to carrying an external hard drive to and from school because they tend to use a school computer for all their assignments. Especially with videography or photography, storing information and programs such as the Adobe Creative Software makes it impossible to store if you don’t have those programs on your home computer.

This can save both time and money for student while they are using valuable resources for other purchases, such as tuition!

Personal users may want to free up some of the space on their computer as well with the memory being used for images. These can take up a lot of space, so sometimes having an external source can be prudent in saving money from having to buy more memory.

The down side to an external hard drive is that it can sometimes get lost or destroyed. It can also suffer from a crash causing a loss of most or sometimes all the data that is being stored. In cases of flood, fire or other disasters, it too can be destroyed or not readily taken with you when you have to flee your home suddenly.

Back Up Data on the Internet Itself

There are many internet programs or sites that allow up to a certain amount of free storage space for backing up data. Many charge a small monthly fee that can be upgraded as the data becomes larger.

Some of these services include:

• Backblaze
• Carbonite
• MozyHome

Since these are online, it protects against all types of data loss. Also there is no threat against natural disasters, theft or fire damage. However, they can start to add up financially as to the cost. As a personal user, this may not be something you want to invest your money, however as a business, this could be a good time to look into other options, such as cloud services to see what options work better.

It is best to stick with internet services that have stood the test of time, as they won’t disappear suddenly, taking all your stored data with them. There are new company’s starting up all the time, and it’s hard to say how long they will last without the monthly fees helping them survive.

Burn Onto CD, DVD, Blu-ray Disc, or USB Flash Drive

As with an external hard drive, these are also good options. They are a bit more affordable and are very portable. You could have different drives or CD’s for each topic making it easier to sort through.

Unfortunately, they are also easy to misplace or lose entirely. Flash drives can be just like those elusive socks put in the dryer that seem to always get separated from each other! Since they are small, it’s easy to leave in a pocket or on someone else’s computer.

They also don’t have a very high capacity to store a large amount of data. For larger files, this can be annoying at best when trying to work with files that are being used on more than one drive.

Back Up Storage Using the Cloud

There are many cloud programs or sites that allow up to a certain amount of free storage space for backing up data.

Some of these services include:

• iCloud – this service includes 5GB of free storage and syncs with other Apple products.
• Google Drive – associated more closely to Android products and includes 15GB free storage.
• OneDrive – accessible through Windows 10’s file explorer and includes 5GB free storage.
• Dropbox – offering personal and business subscriptions. The personal account includes 2GB free storage for data.

Find the Services Best for Your Company

With all the options available, it may be time to look over your company needs and determine which backup plan is best for you. As a personal user, your needs may be entirely different and so using a smaller, easier to use plan may be the best option.

At any time, our services are available to be discovered and utilized. Give us a call or contact us today!

 

 

 

 

How Do Hackers Compromise My Business?

Without sufficient company-wide policies in regard to passwords, your business can be at great risk. The opportunities to take advantage of individuals within a business by gaining access to confidential information, company funds, and other accounts that contain sensitive material are increased. (more…)

Why You Need to Preserve Your Software and Data

Data loss is a real problem that can create legal liabilities and financial losses. Even something as simple and innocent as a hard-drive failure could cause your company to lose data. Human error can cause important data to be deleted in the blink of an eye with no way for it to ever be recovered again. Even weather-related issues like lightning and flooding can destroy data that hasn’t been saved properly.

Of course, there is an even bigger issue to worry about. Hackers are on a constant mission to access your files. You don’t have to be a big or obvious target to become the victim of a data breach. A hacker will simply choose your company at random and use ransomware to hold valuable files hostage. It doesn’t always have to be as dramatic as that. Sometimes a software virus can just delete the files that you are storing.

Choosing the Right Backup Solution for Your Company

The good news is that you don’t need to be intimated by the backup process if you own a business. Unfortunately, many people put off the task of coming up with a plan for backing up data and software because they think that the process has to be difficult, confusing, or expensive. It doesn’t. You can start to take control of the situation right now by discovering the backup methods that are available and deciding which one is right for your company.

Some Easy Options for Data and Software Backups

One of the simplest ways to back up important information is through an external hard drive. This process simply uses an external USB hard drive to connect to a machine’s built-in backup capabilities. Here are some fast and easy highlights to know:

• You can use the File History tab on Windows 10 and Windows 8 when initiating a backup.
• You can use the Windows Backup tab on Windows 7.
• Macs use the Time Machine tab.

What do you need to do if this is the right method for your company? You will want to connect the drive to your machine and activate the backup process at regular intervals to ensure that your data is backed up.

The big advantage of going with an external hard drive as a backup method is that it is easy and cheap. That means you’re likely to actually do it. However, there is always the possibility that a hard drive can be lost or stolen. Factors like flooding and fire can also cause a hard drive and all of the information contained within it to be destroyed.

Are you interested in next-level security and peace of mind? Another method is to use the Internet to back up your files. You will need to use a special backup service that automatically backs up your files if you go with this option. You might want help with setting up something like this if you’re intimidated by the idea of setting up and maintaining your own system.

The nice thing about using an Internet-based backup system is that you are getting solid, consistent protection. A backup program like this simply runs in the background and automatically backs up files. You will be able to access your files if they are lost for any reason. What’s more, you are protected in the case of hard-drive failure or theft.

Don’t forget about the cloud when it comes to backing up your important data. There are many cloud-based backup systems that will automatically sync, save, and store your files. This can be a very inexpensive and easy option if you have a small number of files to save. Keep in mind that you’ll need to pay extra for cloud storage if you have a large number of files.

However, peace of mind and easy access will certainly be worth it. Some of the options out there that you might want to consider are iCloud for Apple products, OneDrive for Windows users, Google Drive for Android users, and Dropbox for any device. There are also special programs that offer extra layers of customization and protection.

Of course, it is essential to make sure that these backup programs have been set up properly and that they are working in harmony with your system. Nothing is worse than having false peace of mind over the fact that your files are being saved when the reality is that things were set up improperly.

Find the Right Way to Preserve Your Data

It’s okay if the idea of keeping your data backed up and safe seems a little bit overwhelming. After all, you have a lot on your plate already. You shouldn’t have to spend hours being tied up with the business of safeguarding your business from breaches.

That’s why making a seamless plan that works with all your systems and applications automatically is the best option. This ensures that you won’t be trying to piece together backup strategies on your own and constantly worrying that there are huge holes in place. Here are the six signs of good backup protocol:

• Seamless integration.
• Scalable properties that make a backup system capable of growing with your company.
• A level of protection that works for your budget without requiring any safety sacrifices.
• An automatic action that happens around the clock or at designated intervals.
• Standards that meet the strictest security and compliance requirements.
• Efficiency ensures things are being backed up and systems are running smoothly without any clunky processes.

The bottom line is that a backup method won’t work unless it works for your company’s needs. That’s why customization is so important when it comes to exploring backup options for your applications.

There’s no reason to simply do things at half speed while keeping your sensitive and important data safe. Data is always in danger. It’s essential to go all the way to create and implement a plan that will ensure your systems are safe across the board.