The collection and use of data is an essential driver in today’s business world. Where data was once looked at as simply one-and-done information that needed to be saved for compliance purposes, today it is viewed as an asset, and being able to retrieve and access it easily and quickly is essential. Businesses have a multiplicity of options for data storage, including building and purchasing their own combinations of hardware and software and then using a file archiving solution that work within their proprietary system; using a cloud-based system; and taking a holistic all-in-one approach in which data is managed and stored within one integrated appliance. At ShareArchiver, we offer all three options.
Opting for the appliance model offers a number of important advantages. Businesses that are in need of storage for archiving will find that the ShareArchiver appliance offers a cost effective operating system that provides quality hardware that has integrated storage management built into it. The system can be customized to the needs of the organization’s particular operations and protocols, allowing for policy-based archiving, an intuitive E-discovery capability that allows full text search, and LDAP integration that allows users to search for their own files. Instead of having to make individual investments in a database, an operating system, management software and hardware from a number of different suppliers, a single appliance purchase provides a data warehouse and transactional database that is refined to their specific needs. They purchase expertise geared towards archiving solutions along with the convenience of only needing to work with one vendor for their software and hardware – plus a single partner that will work with them to iron out problems and find solutions tailor made for their unique environment.
ShareArchiver’s appliance offers the ability to not only optimize storage but also to create access to data based upon individual needs and permissions. It can be incorporated into existing disparate departments and locations, enabling users from all around the enterprise immediate access to essential data. The ShareArchiver appliance also offers the capability to expand into other storage options – because it utilizes the same system as the cloud-based storage option, expansion into using the cloud can be accomplished seamlessly, with no learning curve required of employees.
Taking an all-in-one approach with an appliance will minimize the cost of using in-house professionals to coordinate disparate systems, which can be a complex and time-consuming job. For organizations for whom using hardware and software that are bought separately is appropriate, our ShareArchiver supplication provides ease of archiving to existing storage. A good deal of the decision as to which option to choose will involve the extent to which the I.T. department resources need to be dedicated to managing the various hardware and software elements.
Determining whether the pre-configured appliance-based approach is the right one depends in large part upon the investments that have already been made, as well as the size of the organization. At ShareArchiver, we can help you to identify the file archiving solution that will work best for you. For more information, contact us today.
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