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Inside a Tape Rotation and Media Storage Service
A business without access to data is like a sailboat without a sail. Without it, you’re dead in the water. Now is the time to take a hard look at your data recovery capabilities. In this blog, we take you inside a tape rotation and media storage service. Environmental Protection A tape rotation and media…
Read MoreUnderstanding the Basics of Disaster Recovery
Few businesses can withstand Mother Nature’s destructive forces. When it comes to natural disasters, earthquakes and wildfires pose the greatest threats to California businesses. But the truth is, even a flood or power outage can paralyze your company. That’s why it’s important to have a strategy that helps you resume operations as quickly as possible.…
Read MoreRecords Management Tips for Tax Season
Tax season is one of the most stressful times of year for many small business owners. But there’s still plenty of time to get your documents in order and update your records management practices. Here we share several tips you can use during tax season and throughout 2019. File Early Filing your taxes early doesn’t…
Read MoreBehind the Scenes of a Document Scanning Service
Storing and managing paper records is time consuming and expensive, which is why organizations looking to save space and money invest in a professional document scanning solution. If you’re considering hiring someone to digitize your paper records, here’s what you should expect: Assessment Every business has unique document management needs and workflow requirements. As a…
Read More6 Questions to Ask a Document Storage Provider
Finding a dependable document storage provider takes patience and requires due diligence. In this blog, we help you streamline your decision-making process by offering several key questions to ask a prospective vendor. 1. How long have you been in business? Your retention inventory may have to be stored for several years, so you need assurance…
Read More6 Privacy Protection Tips for the Holiday Season
The holiday season is the peak time of year for shopping, gift giving, and donating to your favorite charities. It’s also prime time for identity theft and scams. Scammers and identity thieves come out in full force during the holidays. In this blog, we offer six tips for safeguarding your identity and wallet. 1.…
Read More7 Questions to Ask a Potential Data Protection Provider
There’s no shortage of vendors who offer data protection services, but choosing the right provider for your specific business needs can be a challenge. In this blog, we offer seven questions to ask a potential data protection partner: 1. Where is my offline data stored? Any provider can store backup tapes in a room protected…
Read More4 Data Security Tips for National Cybersecurity Awareness Month
Halloween gets top billing in October, but did you know it’s also National Cyber Security Awareness Month (NCSAM)? NCASM is a public-awareness campaign that encourages individuals and businesses to take proactive measures towards protecting themselves from cyber threats. In this blog, we offer tips for safeguarding your data. Tip 1: Back Up Your Data Having…
Read MoreGuidelines for Digitizing Your Documents
Are you thinking about going paperless? Whether you’re planning on digitizing a handful of documents or your entire records inventory, there are specific guidelines to follow. Read on to learn how implementing these guidelines can ensure the success of your scanning project. Make a Plan Every successful document scanning project requires a good roadmap. You…
Read More5 Records Management Best Practices
All businesses have a responsibility to handle your information in a secure, organized and legally compliant manner. There are several steps you can take to make sure your records management program is effective. In this blog, we recommend five records management best practices. 1. Document Retention Knowing which of your records to keep, and for…
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