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May 20, 2025  — 22 min read
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May 20, 2025  — 22 min read
From banks to battalions: SideWinder’s attacks on South Asia’s public sector
Acronis Threat Research Unit (TRU) uncovered a new SideWinder APT campaign targeting high-level government institutions in Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and Pakistan.
September 15, 2014  — 2 min read
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September 15, 2014  — 2 min read
4 Data-Driven Skills for the Modern IT Pro
Demand for data-driven insights is insatiable for most companies, and many of them are turning to their information technology departments for guidance. This year 32 percent of companies planned to increase the headcount in their IT departments, according Computerworld’s 2014 Forecast survey.
September 12, 2014  — 2 min read
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September 12, 2014  — 2 min read
Exposing the Specter of ‘Shadow IT’
These days, consumers are bringing their own devices — and their own apps — to work. Sure, the consumerization of IT is not a new threat, but it’s one that many companies still struggle to contain.
September 10, 2014  — 3 min read
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September 10, 2014  — 3 min read
Spinning Beats: How One DJ Backs Up His Music
A DJ without music makes for a pretty dull concert. For DJ John DeAscentis, that means protecting his valuable collection of high-end music files is a top priority.
September 09, 2014  — 2 min read
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September 09, 2014  — 2 min read
What’s your Chance to be Hit by a Meteor? Statistically Zero. Nil. Nada.
A meteor crashed down last Saturday in Nicaragua, exploding and creating a huge crater. In the spirit of our industry – IT disaster recovery and business continuity – you might expect me to inform you that the meteor had hit an electrical substation near a major city, causing a fire and knocking out power for days.
September 08, 2014  — 3 min read
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September 08, 2014  — 3 min read
Acronis ExtremeZ-IP: Fast File Search and Sharing in Any Environment
Increased Mac adoption in the enterprise has challenged IT departments to solve the incompatibility issues in Windows-based environments. Acronis recently released ExtremeZ-IP 9.0, the latest version of its software to solve those problems and provide users with a seamless experience.
September 05, 2014  — 2 min read
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September 05, 2014  — 2 min read
NASA to Perform Intergalactic Backup on Mars Rover
Data protection isn’t an easy task in the modern enterprise. Adoption of cloud, mobile and virtual technologies — not to mention the exploding amounts of data that companies must protect — has made IT environments more complex than ever.
September 04, 2014  — 2 min read
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September 04, 2014  — 2 min read
How to Verify Your Data Backup Actually Worked
When a system crashes or an iPhone is stolen, that’s usually when someone grasps the importance of data backup. But just because someone is using Time Machine or iCloud as a backup method doesn’t necessarily mean all the data is protected. If the house is flooded or a large scale disaster occurs, all of that data could disappear. So how does a consumer know if the family photos, thousands of music files and other important documents are safe?
September 03, 2014  — 2 min read
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September 03, 2014  — 2 min read
Thoughts after a 6.1 Shaker + The 7 Rules of BCDR
The dust has almost settled after the recent “shaker” – or an earthquake in our Californian slang – gladly, this time without casualties, serious injuries, with only minor property damage. Considering the area – Napa Valley, the Wine Country, delicate wine bottles don’t tolerate earthquakes well, but the damage was mostly “sentimental”. Still, it is always a wake-up call (literally at 3:30 am), both unexpected in a sense that you never know when and where it will strike next, and totally expected here in California. Apparently there is a forecasting service already in beta, predicting it up to 10 seconds in advance.
September 02, 2014  — 2 min read
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September 02, 2014  — 2 min read
Flash Storage and Backup Is Lightning Fast
IT pros never have enough time to get all of their work done, which is why they love any technology that can reduce the time required to complete a task. While flash memory is often seen as having a small storage capacity and high cost, it delivers quick data storage. Contrary to the past, IT pros are turning to flash to streamline the backup process and let IT teams focus their time on other tasks, according to Drew Robb at Tech Page One.
August 29, 2014  — 1 min read
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August 29, 2014  — 1 min read
Does the Entire Internet Need a Backup?
A company’s data — from the customer database and billing system to less obvious data like application code, custom scripts and social media activity — is critical. But what about the underlying Internet architecture that powers modern businesses?
August 28, 2014  — 2 min read
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August 28, 2014  — 2 min read
How IT Managers Find Talent and Avoid Resume Liars
When it comes to applying for jobs, many people are guilty of embellishing their resumes, but a new survey shows that information technology job seekers are especially likely to fluff up their skills. IT hiring managers reported catching more instances of lying than the national average (63 percent versus 58 percent) in a study from CareerBuilder and Harris Poll.
August 27, 2014  — 3 min read
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August 27, 2014  — 3 min read
Behind the Frame: Surviving a Children's TV Data Loss Disaster
It's a truism that professional animator, filmmaker and professor Eric Patrick knows well. His recent work includes Retro Cognition, an 18-minute film that took five years to complete. But a data disaster two decades ago on a nationally syndicated children's show almost derailed Patrick's professional career. That experience led to an overhauled data protection process — and a poignant lesson to share with his students.