When was the last time you panicked that your Microsoft Word document, Microsoft PowerPoint or Microsoft Excel sheet didn’t save before you closed it?
What about those family photos from a vacation you deem so valuable that you can’t afford to lose? What if they were gone forever after your computer encountered an error?
We’re not trying to scare you; however, these are just a couple of the reasons why you should approach your data backup as you would washing your hands…by doing both multiple times a day to stay safe.
Here are three reasons why you should back up your data:
#1 Data Loss Prevention
Yes, we just gave you a couple of reasons relating to this, however, we cannot stress this point enough.
If you don’t back your data up on a cloud server, be it photos, files or important documentation, the moment your on-premise server, laptop or computer encounters an error, then so too does your file and anything else saved solely on the device.
#2 Improve Productivity
Gone are the days of waiting for a colleague or staff member to send you a file to work on.
If you use a cloud-based collaborative tool such as Google Docs or Sharepoint, you will be able to access and edit documents wherever and from whatever device you want!
By adopting this process, your workforce will become more efficient and will ensure all remote workers maintain a strong sense of collaboration and teamwork.
#3 Reduce The Impact Of Any Cyber-Attack Threats
With the number of reported cyber-attacks going up every year, you need to be ready in case a hacker targets your organisation.
The good news is that if you implement our tips and have a strong cyber-security set-up, you won’t have to worry about the attack succeeding.
Funnily enough, there is good news even in the unfortunate instance an attack gets through, as a backup of your data means you can continue operating as normal, and not have to rely on the hacker releasing your information and files.
Conclusion
You don’t need us to tell you that it would be a problem to lose any files or pieces of information that are important to you. By backing your data up, you will ensure that even in the unlikely event your data is compromised or corrupted, you will have an up to date and backed up copy somewhere on your cloud network.
As a byproduct of this, you are also ensuring that as an organisation, your workers and staff will be able to become a more efficient and collaborative group, especially those working remotely, as there will never be any delays or issues in accessing documentation.
Written By: Michael from www.cogniops.com