Posts by Colin Hanks

For many businesses, “moving to the cloud” feels like a big leap. Whether you’re just beginning to adopt cloud storage or looking to refine a hybrid strategy, the process can seem daunting, due to complex configurations, concerns about data security, worries about migration downtime, and other concerns. Read more

Downtime and data loss are far more expensive than most organizations realize. From ransomware attacks that lock you out of critical systems to human errors that delete vital records, a single backup failure can cost millions in lost revenue, regulatory fines, and brand damage. Read more

Microsoft Entra ID (formerly known as Microsoft Azure Active Directory) is the foundational identity and access management (IAM) layer for hybrid and cloud-first enterprises. Yet, while Microsoft offers soft-deletion and recovery features, they fall short when facing ransomware, insider threats, or regulatory audits. Read more

Conditional access policies in Microsoft Entra ID (formerly Azure AD) are at the heart of modern identity security. They determine who gets access to what, under which conditions, based on factors like user identity, device state, location, and application sensitivity. But these critical policies are often overlooked in backup strategies. Read more

In our recent blog “5 Reasons Why You Should Be Backing Up Microsoft Entra ID,” we discussed the importance of having a comprehensive backup strategy to protect your organization’s identity data. But what about the objects within Entra ID, specifically conditional access policies? Read more

In today’s IT environments, Microsoft Entra ID (formerly Azure Active Directory) stands as the backbone of identity and access management (IAM) for most organizations.  It controls user access, secures sensitive data, and ensures smooth operations across the enterprise.  While businesses invest heavily in backing up servers and endpoints, one critical aspect often gets overlooked – backing up Entra ID.  Without a comprehensive backup strategy, organizations face a substantial amount of risk. Read more

Virtualization is the cornerstone of modern IT infrastructure, offering flexibility, scalability, and cost-efficiency. When choosing a virtualization platform, two names frequently come up: Proxmox VE (Virtual Environment) and Nutanix AHV Read more

Small businesses need data protection that’s straightforward, reliable, and doesn’t require a large amount of resources to manage. Read more

Imagine a data storage solution that acts as the central nervous system of your business — a solution that streamlines data management, empowers collaboration, and shields your valuable information from threats. That's the power of Network Attached Storage (NAS). Read more

Let’s face it, data is crucial for all businesses. Having a solid backup strategy in place to protect this data from threats like accidental deletion, cyberattacks, and hardware failures, is essential. Read more