Data storage solutions for the modern business
Corporate data storage is more than simply a question of finding a convenient location for computer data - it is the management of a vital business resource. Many businesses struggle to manage corporate data storage, both from an administrative perspective and owing to the challenge of finding adequate storage capacity.
Companies specialising in data storage solutions can offer help in identifying the best local, or 'on-site', solution. In addition, 'off-site' computer data storage solutions, such as cloud storage, can also be made available by trusted datacentre storage companies in the same way that certain companies are also able to offer off-site storage of paper files. Just as any business would need to check the credentials of any paper storage company, the same applies when looking at organisations offering datacentre storage, cloud storage, or local managed data storage solutions.
Corporate data storage: the basics
Within corporate set-ups, corporate data storage can be organised in a number of ways.
Direct attached storage (DAS) is the more traditional (but now less frequently used) data storage approach, that does not use the business's network. Network attached storage (NAS), on the other hand, enables the data to be accessed by different computers within the business. A storage area network (SAN) facilitates complex additional storage capacities among each computer; whilst simple network management protocol (SNMP) is an internet based system for exchanging data between computers.
Corporate data storage and easy retrieval is vital for the functioning of any business, since data is, by necessity, stored almost immediately, and can just as quickly need to be retrieved again. For this reason, effective back-up systems must also be in place.
The range of data storage solutions
Companies offering data storage solutions can discuss with the client a number of options, including local network solutions and off-site solutions. The latter include datacentre storage, whereby a dedicated off-site area is accessible via the internet and cloud storage, in which a selection is made from a range of available sites, again accessible via the internet.
Whichever managed data storage system is selected, the company should also offer the client first-rate back-up facilities for emergency retrieval, Again, these facilities can be based on datacentre storage or cloud storage, should the client prefer.
Choose ControlCircle for your managed data storage solutions
At ControlCircle, we have extensive experience in serving the managed data storage needs of many clients, and our testimonials prove our commitment as a dedicated partner rather than as just another distant IT company.
Comfortable working in DAS, SAN and SNMP applications, we are able to advise on custom-made managed data storage solutions for any business, large or small. This can involve local solutions or 'off-site' solutions, such as cloud storage or datacentre storage solutions.
At ControlCircle, we also recognise the need to act quickly should things go wrong, and we therefore offer full back-up facilities, together with a dedicated 24-hour emergency service coupled with detailed Service Level Agreement (SLA) promises, to restore services as quickly as possible.
To find out how we can help you with your data storage needs then please call our sales team at 0800 1076769.