For the October Technology Roadmap stop we are discussing data loss prevention. Specifically using cloud storage to manage and backup your data.

How do you manage and backup your data? Is it stored on your computer? A server? A backup drive? The cloud?

This month we are talking about the Cloud, or virtual data storage.

If you are looking for more flexibility in the accessibility of your data, or you are looking to scale your business, then the cloud would be the preferred method to make that happen. If you don’t want the expenses of an in-house IT team or expensive hardware that needs maintenance, then again, the cloud would be the best option.

What exactly is the cloud?
Simply put, the cloud is the Internet – but more specifically it is all the things you can access remotely over the internet. When something is in “the cloud”, it means that it is stored on Internet servers instead of your computer’s hard drive. You choose the capacity of storage and the costs vary depending on that selection. However, organizations find it to be the most cost-effective storage and data management solution. In addition to eliminating the costs of your own servers and storage infrastructure, you gain the agility, scale and durability with anytime, anywhere data access.

So why would you want to store your information in Cloud? Cloud storage is a great option with all types of benefits. The short answer is that your data becomes accessible to you at any time, from anywhere on any computer or device. But there are a lot more advantages that just accessible data. Some additional benefits include:

• SECURITY – Data stored on the cloud is unaffected by software or hardware failures as its distributed across many servers. These servers have top-level firewall protection to keep it safe.
• RECOVERY – Backing up data is a necessity since emergencies or accidents may happen that can wipe out data. Cloud storage is the ultimate backup solution.
• SYCHRONIZATION – Whether you are on a smart phone, laptop, or your company desktop, the data is the same when stored in Cloud and immediately reflected on all the other platforms.
• COST-EFFECTIVE – When considering the costs of servers, security and manual file sharing, Cloud storage is inexpensive and extremely cost-effective.
• AUTOMATED – Backing up your data regularly on external drives or servers can feel tedious and can be time-consuming. Cloud storage allows for automated options without you having to do anything at all.
• COLLABORATION – Cloud storage opens a new world to you. Data can be shared amongst multiple users with ease.
• CONVENIENCE – Since there is no “physical” data or storage to mess with, you can have automated backup options, all the disk space you need, you do not need to have security concerns and you always have access to the most updated versions of your files from any device, from anywhere.

You may think this all sounds great but, you are not sure where you would even start to implement cloud storage for your business. We are here to help you. Advantage Route Systems has an optional module called Mango Cloud. It allows you take advantage of all the benefits above and incorporate it into your Route Manager software.

Would it help your business if you could access your Route Manager data from anywhere and any device? Whether you are in the office or on the road, you would have access to your business files allowing you to be more productive. Eliminate the high costs of data storage and avoid costly technical issues. Even better, when you purchase Mango Cloud, you will get Mango Backup! at no extra cost. Every day your data will be automatically backed up allowing you to rest easy knowing you can retrieve your data in just minutes if anything were to ever happen.

Don’t go another day without taking advantage of the Cloud. It is an amazing and affordable resource that is a necessity in the 21st century. Give Alex a call at 209-632-1122 ext. 585 or just respond to this email and we will provide you with pricing and everything you need to know to get setup right away. At Advantage Route, “We do it all for you.”