In episode #07 of DIY-IT for SMBs, the team talks about data management, exploring the ever-evolving landscape of storing, protecting, and managing data in small to medium-sized businesses. Hosted by Jason Null, VP of MIS Solutions, this insightful discussion features Austin Doans, a systems administrator, and Nate Jewett, VCIO, alongside other experts. They tackle the complexities of data management, recovering topics like cloud versus on-premise solutions, introducing data backup strategies, and transitioning from physical servers to cloud-based infrastructures.

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Key Highlights:

• The shift from traditional on-site data storage to cloud-based solutions, offering increased flexibility, scalability, and cost-effectiveness.
• The strategic importance of data backups, whether on-premise or in the cloud, and the evolving role of managed service providers in ensuring data security and accessibility.
• The impact of cloud storage on business operations, including the benefits of remote access, the convenience of scalable storage solutions, and the enhanced security measures available in cloud environments.
• The future of IT infrastructure, with a focus on the potential for fully cloud-based operations and the implications for data management practices.

Timestamps:

00:00:00 Data storage: on-site versus cloud, client's needs.

00:04:48 Limited hybrid options for data storage.

00:09:14 Cloud technology driving increasing data management concerns.

00:12:43 Improving data management through smarter storage methods.

00:14:33 Office 365 offers strong data protection.

00:17:50 Building redundancy for servers and networks is important.

00:22:21 Back up data; utilize cloud's revision feature.

00:26:02 Data is backed up on-site and in the cloud for security.

00:26:51 Communication, backup, and quick data recovery process.

00:32:10 Younger generations shift from physical to digital.

00:34:21 PCs may be obsolete in 20 years.

00:38:57 Streaming services eliminate the need for physical storage.

00:41:14 Consider selective data storage for improved accessibility.

00:44:04 Major companies migrating to large email solutions.

00:46:08 Appreciate discussion on data; episode 8 next.