Imation

Imation surveyed more than 200 IT directors and network storage managers of small to mid-sized companies on their perceptions of data backup, disaster recovery and storage practices and challenges. Following are the key findings from the survey.

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Key Findings

Evaluating and Testing Storage Backup Systems Not Yet a Common Business Practice — Despite Rising Concerns Over Data Loss

Clearly businesses are becoming more proactive in protecting their digital assets. Ninety percent of companies polled are operating today with a formal data backup and storage plan in place. Despite these plans, the majority of companies remain vulnerable to significant data disasters due to lack of testing and evaluation of storage systems and software.

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Survey Report

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Care and Handling Tips

Survey Key Findings

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Tips on Data Protection

Protect Yourself from
Email Viruses

More than half of the companies surveyed reported that email viruses are the number one reason they review and/or change their data backup procedures.

Laptop Data Protection

An overlooked risk for data loss, laptops are quickly becoming the standard means of computing for today's workers.

High-Capacity Half-Inch Tape Cartridge Care & Handling

Includes Imation 3590, 3590E, 9840, 9940, Digital Linear Tape, and Ultrium™ Tape Cartridge Families

Additional Backup Tips