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20 February 2014  — 2 min read
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20 February 2014  — 2 min read
What The 'Internet of Things' Means For Big Data Storage
The rise of connected devices, from refrigerators to thermostats and even medical devices, has created an interesting data debacle: How should users collect, monitor and store the loads of data their devices now create? Here, Joel Berman, Acronis fellow and longtime IT professional, explains the data storage implications of the "Internet of Things," why a one-size-fits-all backup policy doesn't work, and how to manage the stream of data from connected devices.
19 February 2014  — 1 min read
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19 February 2014  — 1 min read
Quantum Data Memory and the Not-So-Distant Future of Data Storage
From email to social media, mobile apps and more, people are interacting digitally more than ever these days. And that means ever-more data that's created, processed, stored and backed up, with new research predicting a 4,300 percent increase in data generation by 2020. Storage solutions, from the first magnetic drum memory to modern cloud technologies, have advanced to keep pace with increases in sheer volume and demands for speedier access to the data people create every day. But what happens when people produce more data than they're able to store?
18 February 2014  — 2 min read
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18 February 2014  — 2 min read
Bridging the BYOD Trust Gap: Show Employees Their Data Is Safe with You
The BYOD trend is growing fast — and there's no sign that it'll slow any time soon. Consider the projected growth: The BYOD market was $67 billion in 2011 and will reach $181 billion by 2017, according to MarketsandMarkets. In response, companies are playing offense with remote wiping and other measures to protect company data on those personal devices. The problem? Employees are often left in the dark about what information their bosses have access to, and what could happen when they leave the company.
14 February 2014  — 1 min read
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14 February 2014  — 1 min read
Love Your Data: 7 Keys To Long-Term Success
When it comes to a long-term relationship, your hard drive is an unfit suitor. With the average shelf life only a mere six years, hard drives are hardly commitment-friendly. So if you’re looking for a data backup solution you can grow old with, here’s how to get started:
13 February 2014  — 3 min read
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13 February 2014  — 3 min read
Protecting Digital Memories Is as Easy as '3-2-1': Q&A with Acronis' Nat Maple
Few people would risk leaving big-ticket purchases such as a home or new car uninsured — even if they could. One flood, fire or accident could mean financial ruin. Most people, however, aren't so risk averse when it comes to their personal data.
12 February 2014  — 3 min read
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12 February 2014  — 3 min read
6 Components of Any Successful BYOD Policy
Lower costs, improved productivity, and happier employees are just some of the benefits that come from a “bring your own device” (BYOD) policy — but it's not all good news. With your employees supplying their own devices, security risks from data leaks and lost or stolen devices are a real and present danger. As a result, some take a heavy-handed approach to BYOD policymaking. That iron grip, however, can do more harm than good and result in increased complications with keep their data secure, accessible, private, authentic, and secure.
10 February 2014  — 1 min read
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10 February 2014  — 1 min read
By the Numbers: Solving the Olympic IT Puzzle
Snowboarders and figure skaters aren't the only ones who have put in their hours at the Sochi Olympics. An army of IT pros bearing titles such as "Head of Major Events" have been working for seven years to tackle one of the most complex IT jobs in the world. So, what does it take to manage and secure Olympic-caliber infrastructure?
07 February 2014  — 2 min read
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07 February 2014  — 2 min read
Data Loss Costs Healthcare Billions, Biometrics Go Mainstream & Top Skills for IT Pros: Weekly Roundup
Bad news this week for the healthcare industry: According to new research, data breaches and loss cost the industry billions every year. With companies and consumers alike creating more data than ever before, backup and data protection is a must. But those aren't the only topics on IT pros' minds these days. Here's a look at a few of the IT do's and don'ts on the web this week:
06 February 2014  — 2 min read
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06 February 2014  — 2 min read
How One Olympic Historian Is Going for Data Gold in Sochi
Think the biggest challenge at the Sochi Winter Olympics will be the snowboad stunts or death-defying ski jumps? Try doing the work of an Olympic historian whose hobby is to collect and store the loads of data that Olympic athletes generate.
05 February 2014  — 1 min read
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05 February 2014  — 1 min read
Acronis True Image 2014 Rated 5 Stars from the Experts at Expert Reviews
Did you know that every 53 seconds a laptop is stolen? Or that 30 percent of data loss is caused by human error and 1,000 damaging earthquakes happen every year worldwide?
04 February 2014  — 2 min read
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04 February 2014  — 2 min read
A Hunch Doesn't Win the Super Bowl Anymore. Big Data Does.
The unsung star of Sunday's Super Bowl wasn't Seattle's dominating defense, Bruno Mars' halftime show or the flashy commercials. It was data — Big Data, to be exact. Surprised? Embedded in every NFL team's playbook these days is a massive amount of information that teams collect, manage, decipher and store to make a winning drive. Welcome to the era of "datafication" in the NFL.
03 February 2014  — 1 min read
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03 February 2014  — 1 min read
BYO(D'oh)! Avoid Losing Personal Data When Leaving Your Job
There's a lot to love about the Bring-Your-Own-Device-to-Work trend. BYOD employees have only one device to keep track one — and one they choose themselves. Employers, meanwhile, reduce their hardware costs.