We have made it! The last few years have been challenging for the whole world, yet also eye-opening for businesses. With the COVID-19 pandemic and now the cost-of-living crisis, businesses have been facing obstacle after obstacle.
This means that to ensure the longevity of their business and that it can persevere through similar challenges, business owners need to start thinking about future-proofing their business. In particular, data collection and storage is an important aspect of a business that should be future-proofed to prevent detrimental data loss that could damage the business.
So, without further ado, here are a few tips on future-proofing data collection and storage in 2023:
Automating processes
Technology is always changing and evolving, and with many new technologies that have emerged, there are also many new solutions for businesses when it comes to improving efficiency.
When it comes to data collection and storage, automating these processes can help businesses save time and money in the long run. There would be no need to hire or assign staff members to manually collect and store data when this can be automated, allowing staff to focus on other tasks.
Additionally, automation may also lead to reduced errors when collecting data, so you can rest assured that data collected is accurate and reliable – unless the data itself is erroneous. Nonetheless, human error is mitigated, saving time and resources.
Investment of essential equipment
In the event that a power outage occurs, there is a chance that data can be corrupted which can set your business back a few notches. In order to prevent this, it would be worthwhile investing in equipment such as a data centre UPS (uninterruptible power supply) that is able to provide backup power to allow equipment to be shut down safely or to keep systems running until the standby power generator is turned on.
As a result, data is kept safe, avoiding potential corruption that would be a hindrance for any business.
Creating backups
You may be surprised at how many people do not save backups of important data. For a business that houses such data, it would be wise to create backups to counter disruptions to business operations due to data loss.
Whilst the original data can be stored in a centralised location, creating copies of this data and storing it in a different location is an excellent way to avoid losing the data in its entirety and making it easier to recover lost data.
Don’t forget to do this regularly to ensure that the backup data is up to date.
Cloud storage
It goes without saying that the pandemic transformed the business landscape. More and more businesses are turning to tech solutions, and one of these is the cloud. In fact, a 2021 survey found that 58% of 500 IT leaders migrated to the cloud because of security concerns.
With cybersecurity threats on the rise, the cloud offers exceptional protection against cyber-attacks. In addition to this, it also means that data can be accessed from anywhere in the world, making it an ideal data storage solution for businesses with remote workers.