Cloud

As data is the lifeline of businesses, companies must implement strong and reliable backup and recovery solutions to safeguard business-critical workloads against ransomware attacks and other threats. In this blog post, let’s take a look at how file level backups differ from full system backups. Beware of blind spots when implementing file backups Many users might mistakenly believe that file backups are more flexible as they help maximize storage capacity and free up space that would otherwise be taken up with unnecessary data. However, companies cannot thoroughly protect all their data with file backups. In the event of a catastrophe,

As the threat of data loss, data breach, and ransomware attacks keep IT admins up at night, as a PC or Mac user, are you doing your due diligence and safeguarding your endpoint data? It’s important to regularly back up files, folders, and other data stored on your device to ensure peace of mind and easy data recovery if anything goes wrong. With the emergence of Backup as a Service (BaaS) solutions, PC or Mac users can directly back up their data to the cloud as a way to reduce network latency issues and optimize bandwidth. As data is directly

As healthcare data is projected to grow exponentially in the coming years, hospitals, healthcare facilities, and healthcare institutions must ensure patient data is stored safely to provide peace of mind for patients and meet regulatory compliance. If data is not securely stored, there is a chance that hackers or even unauthorized employees may want to break in and steal confidential information and sell it for personal gain. According to a 2023 Healthcare Data Breach report, more than 82 million healthcare records have been exposed or disclosed without permission between January and October 2023. If that happens, healthcare facilities may be

With the emergence of Software as a Service (SaaS) platforms such as Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace, education has evolved to include online learning, leading to a rising demand for efficient data management. SaaS services are often used for storing educational data from various platforms and institutes to meet changing IT requirements. Microsoft 365 services now provide students and faculty members with the tools they need to collaborate seamlessly as well as safeguard and access their data quickly. Yet, their SaaS data may be not as safe as they think. Schools may have to deal with hackers that impersonate cloud

Syncing your data is an essential step that many users and businesses implement on a regular basis. However, note that syncing your data does not equate to backing up your data. Syncing your data also does not guarantee that your data can be recovered in the event of a disaster. In this blog post, let’s find out the differences between syncing and backing up your data: What is data synchronization and how does it work? When managing your data, a lot of users assume that data synchronization is equivalent to data backup. That couldn’t be farther away from the truth.

When it comes to data management, awareness of the various backup and recovery strategies is crucial. Many corporations follow strict backup practices to prevent data loss in case of accidental deletion or ransomware attacks. This is to ensure that corporate data can be easily retrieved no matter what happens. However, certain backup methods may strain IT resources, which could lead to network latency issues or system instability. To solve these issues, you need to implement backup types that meet your requirements. In this blog post, let’s take a look at three types of backups: full, differential, and incremental backups. Comparing

While many businesses rely heavily on Microsoft 365, formerly named as “Office 365”, for their daily operations, the potential risks cannot not be overlooked.By understanding the risks and the critical need for Microsoft 365 backup, you can take proactive measures to safeguard your data and ensure business continuity. What is Microsoft 365 Backup and Why Do You Need It? While Microsoft 365 provides a certain level of built-in data protection, it is not sufficient to guarantee complete data security and recovery in case of unexpected events. Therefore, you will need a dedicated Microsoft 365 backup solutions to protect against accidental

Taipei, Taiwan—02 June 2023—With Computex 2023, one of the world’s leading technology trade shows was back on, and with it Synology’s traditional product showcase. Held from May 30 to June 2 at Taipei’s new POPOP Maker Space, the Synology Solution Exhibition presented the brand’s newest solutions for data management, backup, video surveillance, and cloud services. Innovation and excellence in data storage Eye-catchers at the event included new dual-controller systems, SA3400D and UC3400, that epitomize high availability from the get-go. As has come to be expected of Synology, both systems facilitate seamless data management while ensuring maximum uptime for organizations of

Recent media attention has been drawn to issues surrounding privacy and security among security cameras, with a major vendor exposed to have glaring security flaws as well as not living up to their privacy claims. In this article I will clarify how our surveillance solutions ensure the privacy and security of your data. Your data is 100% owned by you Synology Surveillance Station is a video management system that supports over 8,300 IP cameras from over 140 brands, including all ONVIF-compatible IP cameras. Recording to a Synology NAS or DVA means that you have full ownership over their recording and

Building an efficient data management infrastructure is crucial for businesses of any size. As organizations continue to increase the amount of data they acquire, consume, and share across departments and with the outside world, demand for flexible and reliable storage solutions is stronger than ever. The coming year will see a series of updates to our DiskStation Manager (DSM) operating system and Synology C2 cloud infrastructure that will deliver better scalability, dependability, and mobility to new and existing deployments. These will bring teams the agility to manage data at scale while maintaining the security and control they need to streamline