INTELLIGENT BRANDS // Data Centres
Security should be main priority
when building smart solutions
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n this digital technology era, cloud
computing and Internet of Things (IoT)
have become popular, meeting not only
data storage but also business computing
needs. Business solutions are getting
smarter, with cloud computing and IoT
services coming to the market to make work
more efficient and easier.
When it comes to making company work
more efficient, cloud computing offers
great benefits. Documents and data can
be accessed via the Internet from any
location, at any time, allowing employees
to work abroad or local. Many enterprise
level cloud storage providers offer tools
that will allow workers to collaborate on
a project or documents, saving time and
endless email revisions. Managers can also
monitor work using the same tools, thereby
increasing production.
Therefore, Fortinet says that organisations
must have its own certified data centre
professionals who will make sure:
• Your data storage solution will satisfy your
business needs
• They understand your data storage
solution’s bandwidth limitations
• They understand data centre
redundancy issues
• The solution will have good security
measures to protect your sensitive data
• Your data storage solution has a
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reliable network uptime and dependable
power supply
Service provider’s customer support
and in-house maintenance are
clearly understood
The service provider has a good
reputation in the ICT industry
The solution is compliant with
industrial regulations
They visit the location of cloud
storage providers’ physical servers
and understand the solution before
committing to anything n
“While these devices make life simpler
and easier, the challenge is that not all
manufacturers make security their top
priority when building smart solutions,” said
Doros Hadjizenonos, Regional Sales Director
at security specialist Fortinet.
Before running out and outsource a provider
or creating your data storage solution,
administrators need to consider cost,
reliability, security and location of your data.
By taking time to weigh the risks and benefits
of cloud storage solutions, companies can
find a service or product that will work best
for them. Trusting a third-party with sensitive
data is a big risk, especially when you do
not have your own certified data centre
professional to monitor the service.
This is not something that should be taken
lightly, and all the risks should be understood
prior to purchasing or creating a data
storage solution.
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