Your company’s data grows every day. More emails, more reports, customer leads, invoices, projects, planning—the list goes on. You can’t shove this growing amount of data into the back closet. Data retention has to be secure, available when you need it, and comply with auditing and privacy standards. But how do you scale these ever growing needs at time like now when budgets are shrinking? DataSource has some solutions, so take note.

The short answer? Do more with less. Let’s go over exactly how you do that. The steps involved are: Optimize, Secure, Retain, and Respond.

Step 1) Optimize your information availability. All of us have experienced data loss or a system crash in the past. It’s not a matter of “if” the unexpected will occur, but simply when.

We also know that backing up data regularly is far less expensive than trying to recover from a sudden system failure. A small investment today in secure, automated backup will not only prove to be a lifesaver for your company, it will save you a tremendous amount of money on recovery in the future.

Step 2) Keep your information secure. Now that your data is safe from accidental loss, it’s time to secure it from hackers, malware and viruses. If you don’t have a firewall or are uncertain how secure your solution is, DataSource Solutions can help you evaluate and set up a strong perimeter with the right firewall solution for your needs. We use appliances like SonicWALL & Cisco ASA, which inspects 100% of your network traffic. Viruses and other emerging threats will be stopped at the door before they can wreak havoc on your company’s data and your finances.

Step 3) Develop a strong retention strategy. We’ve secured your data from accident and malicious attack, but what happens if your data is physically stolen by burglary, or destroyed in a fire or natural disaster? Offsite data backup is the solution. Your business data should be backed up continuously and automatically over network connections to a secure, remote, offsite data center. In this way, your crucial information will always be protected, even in the case of a natural disaster, and can be recovered rapidly.

Step 4) Ensure continuous compliance and respond. A top-class IT department doesn’t have to cost a fortune. In fact, it should save you money. Many businesses have realized that by outsourcing their IT to a dedicated company they can reduce salary costs and free up internal resources. It also makes security and compliance issues much simpler in case of an audit. DataSource employs a staff of certified engineers and offers plans that suit every budget. And you can always ask for a free assessment.

You’ve got the four steps to secure and scalable data for any business. If you’ve got questions, contact DataSource for more information.

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