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The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) defines the term “mission critical” as “any…information system that is defined as a national security system (FISMA) or processes any information the loss, misuse, disclosure, or unauthorized access to or modification of, would have a debilitating impact on the mission of an agency.” How do you determine…

Did you know that once you throw a paper airplane, it is no longer stationery? Sorry, my paper-related jokes are all “tear-able” (I’ll wait while you groan and roll your eyes). If you think my jokes are bad, you should know the real cost of an office being heavily dependent on paper is even worse.…

You hire the best staff. You offer the best training. You find the most comprehensive insurance. And disaster can still find its way into your business at the most unexpected times. There are no guarantees against it, so the goal is to reduce the potential damage by implementing a ready-to-go recovery plan. Here are things…

Anyone who isn’t looking for ways to lower the expense line and raise the revenue line lacks business savvy. Making good business choices requires the fine balance of trading off financial expenses for increased risk. If you are presently storing your records in a self-storage unit or considering making the move, here are some questions…

A paperless workflow is a means of streamlining work and reducing the waste of valuable resources. Moving the office to paperless has been dreamed of for decades but not much has changed. Working towards a paperless workflow should be music to your ears, and here’s why. Saves Time Time Keeps Flowing Like a River, so…

From spreadsheets to proposals, your company generates a large amount of data. Knowing where to store all this data can be confusing. In this blog, we compare tape backup and cloud backup. Tape Backup Tape backup has been around for decades and is still used as an archive and recovery tool. Because tape backup involves…

In an increasingly competitive marketplace, your business needs any edge it can get. Is your paper-based office holding you back? In this blog, we discuss eight excellent reasons to go paperless. 1. More Office Space A paper-free office is a more enjoyable and productive workspace for your employees. Plus, office space is expensive. Going paperless…

Staying on top of your business records is stressful during the best of times. It is even more challenging during the COVID-19 pandemic. In this blog, we offer several compelling reasons for storing your business records offsite. 1. Data Security Few organizations have the necessary security protocols to keep sensitive information out of the wrong…

Are you shredding unwanted financial documents, employee records and customer files? Every business, including yours, has confidential information that must be discarded. In this blog, we explain the top reasons to shred your documents. 1. Data Breach Prevention Identity thieves and fraudsters are always on the prowl for confidential data. Nothing is off limits, including…

As a business owner, you know your data best. But you may not know the best way to protect it. In this blog, we debunk several data protection myths. Myth 1: My Data is Safe When I Take My Backup Tapes Home Taking your backups home is a liability. Your tapes can be lost or…