Online Storage
Back when I was working as the director of the art department for a small manufacturer, I often got dragged into other tasks like managing our internal network and tape backup system. I didn’t mind and I learned a lot. One thing I figured out quite quickly was that our system was a too expensive for as small a business as we were. There were definitely a handful of less expensive options to explore, but the owners of the company were the types who got comfortable once things were running smoothly and it was hard to convince them to try something new, even if it might save money.
One solution that businesses are using more and more often is external backup and file sharing, through Online Storage services like IBackup. When a business uses online backup and storage, users can access the system simply by clicking on a folder or mapped drive on their computer. That way you can treat the backup system like a shared company drive. You drag and drop files, just like the interface most people are used to using anyway.
I like remotely hosted backup systems, because it allows you an extra level of security that is not 100% dependant upon your in-house capabilities. Plus, systems like IBackup allow the user access to backup files up to 30 versions back! That can be a lifesaver.
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