Never skip ‘backup day’ …
In the midst of uncertain power schedules, interest hikes, and currency woes, business executives have their hands full. However, a strong data protection strategy - supported by regular and efficient backup systems - should be a priority. By Ant da Silva, country...
Customer savings with Commvault and Microsoft
Commvault and Microsoft have announced the results of an independent study from Enterprise Strategy Group (ESG) showing real world cost savings driven by Commvault and Microsoft's joint solutions for securing and protecting over 1-million terabytes - or 1 Exabyte - of...
AI data environments have different storage requirements
Enterprises are fast embracing more data-centric business models, and as a result, so is the need for big data and analytics workloads that use artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML) and deep learning (DL). By Daniel Thenga, NetApp and SolarWinds...
The pros and cons of storing data in the cloud
Storing data in the cloud is generally smart, and many organisations are already doing so, often without realising it. Enormous amounts of information reside in cloud-powered services such as Office365, Google Workspace, Dropbox, OneDrive, Slack. And, if a business...
New Dell storage software bolsters resilience, efficiency
Dell Technologies has added software-driven features across its industry-leading3 storage portfolio, driving increased cyber resiliency, energy efficiency and automation to power customers' multicloud journeys. Dell's commitment to software development has resulted in...
Commvault named leader by KuppingerCole
Commvault, an enterprise data protection leader for the complex and mission critical hybrid environments of today's global businesses, announced that KuppingerCole Analysts has positioned Commvault as an Overall Leader in its Leadership Compass on Cloud Backup for...
Anywhere, anytime storage and backup with Dell Technologies
Digitalisation is driving a continued data explosion as organisations generate, store, and access more data than ever before. This, in turn, is leading to new challenges as they grapple with how to store that data, keep it safe, and ensure it is available when...
Keep your backups safe
Even though backups are hardly seen as an exciting activity, the statistics show encouraging signs. In 2008, 35% of computer users admitted to never making any backups. Fast forward to 2022, and the number has fallen to 20%. Of course, there's still a lot of room for...
The most important factors in modern enterprise backup
Since the start of world backup day in 2011, technology and the data that powers it has continued to evolve. Edwin Weijdema, field chief technology officer: EMEA and lead cybersecurity technologist at Veeam This is particularly true with enterprise organisations,...
Keep data safe this World Backup Day
According to a recent survey by Kaspersky, 48% of businesses in South Africa reported problems with data protection: they experienced loss or exposure of corporate or customer data. World Backup Day, recognised on 31 March, puts the importance of backing up data in...
Modern data management platforms for modern data management problems
Organisations today are faced with a highly challenging data environment. Data is growing at a rapid and unprecedented rate, housed in complex multi-cloud and hybrid environments, more business critical than ever before. By Kate Mollett, regional director of Commvault...
The correct way to erase data
Safeguarding your data is a business imperative. Regardless of size or industry, confidentiality is vital for maintaining the trust and positive public standing your organisation has earned. Takalane Kashane, MD of Iron Mountain South Africa But, in an increasingly...