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03 March 2014  — 3 min read
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03 March 2014  — 3 min read
Mobility Cheat Sheet: From COIT to MDM, The Acronyms You Need to Know
Every job has a language all (or at least partly) its own. IT pros, however, must be multilingual to understand the slew of acronyms of all types, from data backup and protection to virtualization and mobility. The mobile workplace and BYOD trend — or, as some call it, COPE or BYOA — produces new acronyms every day, it seems. Confused already? Don't fret. Here's a cheat sheet of all the enterprise mobility acronyms you need to know:
28 February 2014  — 2 min read
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28 February 2014  — 2 min read
The Mobile World Congress Trends IT Needs to Know & Rogue Cloud Apps vs. IT: Weekly Roundup
Mobility experts from around the globe gathered in Barcelona this week for Mobile World Congress, the annual confab to showcase the latest in mobile gadgetry. Flashy consumer devices always get the headlines, you shouldn't be surprised by the other buzz this year: enterprise mobility and the blurred lines between our working and personal lives. Here's a look at what the conference revealed for the future of mobile tech in the workplace, and other stories IT needs to know from around the web:
26 February 2014  — 2 min read
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26 February 2014  — 2 min read
Behind the Music: How One Band Protects its Demos, Data and Livelihoods
Data backup and protection is typically seen as a must for businesses, but they aren't the only ones that have a lot to lose when it comes to data. Musicians, videographers, photographers and other professionals depend on data protection to keep their passions (and careers) running smoothly.
25 February 2014  — 2 min read
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25 February 2014  — 2 min read
IT Pros: To Protect Against 'Bit Rot,' Ask Cloud Vendors the Right Questions
Decay is a fact of life that applies to digital bits and bytes, as well as those leftovers in the shared company kitchen. When it comes to data, that decay, or "bit rot," can threaten the piles of business-critical information that IT departments increasingly trust cloud vendors to manage, store and protect. How can IT pros determine whether their cloud vendors will adequately protect data? It starts by asking the right questions.
24 February 2014  — 1 min read
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24 February 2014  — 1 min read
Introducing Acronis AnyData: Data Protection for Any Data, Any Environment, Any Location
Today, we are excited to unveil Acronis AnyData, a next generation data protection technology. Developed over the past 10 years, AnyData offers easy, complete and safe backup, disaster recovery and secure access capabilities across any and all environments and locations.
21 February 2014  — 2 min read
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21 February 2014  — 2 min read
Wearables in the Workplace, SMBs Embrace BYOD & People-Centric IT: Weekly Roundup
There's never a dull day in the IT world: Just as IT pros get used to BYOD, so-called wearable technologies enter the picture. What's the best way to handle the data storage and security implications of wearables? Here's a look at that question — and other looming IT challenges — from around the web this week:
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.