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Data Storage Solutions
Smarter management for data-driven businesses.
Data is the cornerstone of modern business and if there is one certainty in modern IT management, it is that the volume of data which needs to be ingested, sorted and stored is increasing every day, which means more complexity, more cost and more management.
Storage is proving especially challenging in these contexts. Data has to be held securely, both to protect sensitive information and to comply with regulations like GDPR, but that has to be balanced with accessibility, so that the full value of data can be realised. Furthermore storage needs to be cost effective, and there are a plethora of potential solutions from hyperscale cloud, to hosting services to on premise arrays.
Key business challenges
Affordability
Legacy data storage systems can be expensive to buy and maintain, especially due to the scarcity of parts and the increased need for support. Older solutions also generally consume more power, and are less predictable in their maintenance needs, which can add to the financial and operational pressure.
Unitisation of digital documents (or scanned paper documents) can be undertaken based on the content or layout of a document. Additional information can be used for separation such as file name, document attributes and other metadata, as well as the source of the document (such as an email) etc.
Sustainability
Old storage hardware is generally inefficient in it’s energy use compared to modern alternatives, which means that a business’s carbon footprint is bigger than it really needs to be. This can make a big difference at a time when wider ESG targets are in sharp focus, and businesses are expected to operate as sustainably as possible.
Certainty
Customers and users alike want to be sure that their data is secure, compliant with regulations, and accessible. Legacy solutions may not contain the most up-to-date security features which are necessary for protection against the newest and most sophisticated threats.
Updating your data storage solution: key questions to ask
Every business is different, so there is no single definitive answer to solving your specific data storage challenges. To help you work out what your new system should look like, start by asking yourself the following questions:
How SCC can help
SCC’s data storage solutions are comprehensive and tailored to the needs of your business and your data profile. Whether your data is principally on-premise mainly in the cloud or a combination of the two, we have the expertise and the technology to help.
We start with a full assessment of your existing legacy storage infrastructure, to work out what savings might be made, how data storage is contributing to your sustainability targets, and map out a long-term strategy to give you certainty in an uncertain world. We investigate what data needs to be stored where, how you might recover should the worst happen and how we can optimise performance and scalability in cost-effective, secure ways that make sense for your business.
While cloud storage is more popular than ever, on-premise storage solutions have a valuable role to play in the data strategies of many businesses. On-prem solutions provide greater control and security, and can help save you money as they don’t come with the monthly subscription costs of cloud platforms. This is ideal for sensitive data that is subject to stringent regulations and compliance demands.
These data storage solutions can work alongside Recyclea, our sustainability-focused lifecycle service comprising recycling, refurbishment and remarketing. We can help you dispose of any assets no longer required securely, with fully certified data destruction services that meet stringent Government, Ministry of Defence and National Cyber Security Centre criteria.
Benefits of SCC data storage solutions
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