Posts by Colin Hanks

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

While traditional on-site and cloud backup solutions form a strong backbone for data protection, portable backup devices offer an additional layer of resilience, especially in situations where network connectivity or immediate recovery might be compromised. Read more

In a world of relentless digital transformation, finding a technology solution that provides flexibility, cost-effectiveness, and security has become paramount. This is particularly true for small and mid-sized businesses (SMBs), where resources are often limited but the need for agility is high. Read more

According to our 2024 Data Protection Report, the IT industry is poised for significant changes, with small businesses facing increasing challenges related to cybersecurity, hybrid- cloud integration, and major shifts in the job market. Read more

Small and mid-sized businesses (SMBs) experience different challenges than enterprise organizations when it comes to keeping data organized and protected. The reliance of SMBs on cloud services, especially Microsoft 365, is increasing at a rapid pace. Read more

For small or medium-sized businesses (SMBs), the importance of safeguarding their operational backbone — customer records, financial documents, and project files — cannot be overstated. These digital assets are vital, yet they stand vulnerable to the significant risk of data loss. Read more