Data is unquestionably the lifeblood of business and organizations of all sizes. Storage server solutions remain a high priority in IT budgets precisely because the integrity, availability and protection of data are vital to business productivity and success but the role of information storage far exceeds day to day functions. Enterprises are also operating in an era of increased uncertainty. IT personnel find themselves assessing and planning for more potential risks than ever before, ranging from acts of terrorism to network security threats. A backup and disaster recovery plan is essential, and information storage solutions provide the basis for its execution.

Businesses are also subject to a new wave of regulatory compliance legislation that directly affects the process of storing, managing and archiving data. This is especially true for the financial services and healthcare industries, which handle highly sensitive information and bear extra responsibility for maintaining data integrity and privacy.

Although the need for storage is evident, it is not always evident which solution is right for your business or organization. There are a variety of options available, the most common being direct attached storage (DAS), network attached storage (NAS) and storage area networks (SAN). There is no one right answer for everyone. Instead, it is important to focus on the specific needs and long term business goals of your organization.

While one type of storage media is usually sufficient for smaller companies, medium and large enterprises will often have a mixed storage environment, implementing different mediums for specific departments, workgroups and remote offices.

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