Data security is more important than ever. According to industry experts, 140,000 hard drives in the U.S. experience some type of data loss. Cloud backups and storage are effective solutions, but there are pros and cons to these processes. Let’s look at a few of them.

It’s a Scalable Option

Your cloud storage will grow with you. This makes it easier to scale as your business grows. Physical storage can be easily outgrown, leaving you with an unexpected expense and a data migration situation. When your company opts for cloud storage, you’ll be able to increase your data storage capabilities with just a few clicks. This feature is especially beneficial to startups and other growing companies. If you’re not certain how much storage your company will ultimately need, it makes sense to go with cloud storage.

It Offers Post-Disaster Recovery

Any company with a robust data storage strategy understands the fear of lost data. The idea of a storm or electrical issue knocking out your data center is a true fear of many IT managers. But, when your enterprise uses cloud storage, disaster recovery is a lot less stressful. Your data will be backed up on a regular basis, creating automatic redundancy. Additional security is always available with off-site storage also possible. Your recovery process might take time, but with cloud computing, data recovery is almost always possible. If you work in an industry where data security is vital and you can’t be without your data, cloud computing is a good fit. Talk to your IT management team to learn more about the redundancy features that are available with common cloud computing packages.

There Are Challenges With Compliance

One of the biggest challenges that comes with cloud computing is keeping up with compliance issues. Because of data redundancy and disbursement, your data could be in multiple countries at one time. When you’re operating out of a foreign country, you must follow their rules. For example, if your data is in Dublin, your company will need to follow all data integrity and privacy laws in place in the European Union. GDPR rules have to be followed by any company operating in the EU. Make sure you’re aware of all relevant rules and regulations. You’ll want to be in compliance and avoid fines, too.

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