Industry Survey Cites Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity as Key Drivers for Backup

New York, NY (PRWEB) February 23, 2011

Backup My Info! (BUMI), a premium provider of managed online backup and recovery solutions for small to mid-sized businesses, today announced the findings of its Q4 2010 industry survey, which established that disaster recovery and business continuity are primary reasons organizations backup their critical data. Despite these key drivers, the survey found that only 55% of respondents are confident that their data will be restored completely within hours of a disaster. BUMI also created an infographic of the survey’s results, which highlights the most intriguing findings.

According to the results of the survey, more than 37% of respondents believe the cost of downtime is “thousands of dollars per hour.” This reinforces the need for all organizations to have a fully managed backup service in place. Survey results also revealed that online data backup (65%) is the most popular way that respondents are backing up their information, while internal appliances (34%) and tape backups (29%) are the next most common ways.

“Today, almost every business relies on a collection of critical data that is growing every day,” said Jennifer Walzer, CEO at Backup My Info!, Inc. “As the amount of data residing on servers, desktops and laptops expands, businesses must think about recovery first, and then develop a strategy to ensure their most critical data is in the best position to be restored. Doing so will protect these assets, keep costs under control, and ensure a fast recovery time.”

Survey Highlights:

Disaster recovery and business continuity are key drivers. Disaster recovery (89%), business continuity (73%) and security (52%) were the most common reasons to backup a company’s critical data.
Cost of downtime varies. Forty-seven percent of respondents agree that the cost of downtime is “hundreds of dollars per hour,” while 37% say it costs “thousands of dollars per hour.”
Comparing recovery time for critical data versus non-critical data. Most organizations (40%) believe that “within four hours” is an acceptable recovery window (the time it takes for your recovered data to be accessible) for critical data. However, in terms of non-critical data, the majority (42%) believe that one business day is an acceptable timeframe.
Not every organization checks the status of its backup process on a daily basis. Only 52% of respondents check their backup process on a daily basis. Fourteen percent of respondents say they check on a weekly basis, while 9% say they never check.
Technical service and support is more important than price when selecting a backup vendor. Seventy-nine percent of respondents believe that technical service and support are more important than price (60%) when selecting a backup vendor. Data security (72%) and speed of recovery (61%) also scored high as important decision criteria.
Data that is important to backup varies from organization to organization. Database files (83%) were the most important information that needs to be backed up, according to respondents. Financial data (79%), email (73%), and productivity applications (52%) also scored high. Video files (19%) were the least important data to be backed up, based on the options given.

BUMI Recommendations:

Backup your business-critical data to a secure location, and ensure that the data is properly backed up and stored offsite.
Run disaster recovery test drills on a regular basis – make certain you can recover the necessary data in the event of a disaster to the designated alternate location.
Prioritize all of your applications/systems to ensure that your recovery plan restores your most critical data first.
Document your disaster recovery plan and make sure it is accessible in case of any disaster.
Invest in an online data backup and recovery solution that includes a simple pricing structure, no additional costs for restores or support, and proactive monitoring of all data backup processes by senior level engineers.
Data backup is not a “set and forget” operation – it needs to be continuously monitored by experts who know your environment and know how to restore your applications/data properly.

The survey was conducted during the fourth quarter of 2010 and is based on responses from 117 business owners, CEOs and IT professionals at small to medium sized businesses. Industries represented include financial services firms, insurance companies, technology firms, healthcare organizations and many more. A snapshot of the survey results can also be viewed at http://www.backupmyinfo.com/resources.

About Backup My Info!

Founded in 2002, Backup My Info! (BUMI) specializes in delivering online backup and recovery solutions for small to mid-sized businesses. Based in New York City, BUMI provides an off-site data protection solution that addresses critical issues such as rapid growth of data, business continuity, and regulatory compliance. Every BUMI client is cared for by a team of senior-level engineers dedicated to providing proactive and personalized support. Clients include professional service organizations such as banking, financial, insurance, accounting, hedge funds and law firms. For more information, visit http://www.backupmyinfo.com, call (866) 444-BUMI (2864), or follow on Twitter at http://twitter.com/backupmyinfo.

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DynaSis Opens Secondary Data Center in Phoenix for Redundancy and to Better Serve West Coast Clients

Roswell, GA (PRWEB) February 23, 2011

DynaSis, Atlanta’s premier provider of IT services and support for small and medium businesses (SMBs), announced today the opening of a data center in Phoenix, Arizona. The data center will provide instant failover for clients with our HOT Disaster recovery service. Phoenix will also act as a redundant backup site for our data farms in the Atlanta data center as well as primary support for west coast clients.

“Phoenix is the number one location in the U.S. for the establishment of data centers because of the minimal weather-related interruptions in that market,” states Dave Moorman, president of DynaSis. “The lack of electrical storms, hurricanes and tornadoes is one of the primary reasons we chose to locate our new facility there.”

The Phoenix data center provides a redundant setup for DynaSis’ primary Atlanta data center location. In the case of interruptions due to weather or other acts of God, DynaSis customers served in the Atlanta data center would have their operations transferred to and supported by the Phoenix data center.

“For our customers, the transfer of services would be seamless and virtually undetectable,” explains Moorman.

Like the Atlanta data center, the Phoenix data center provides 24/7/365 secure access via biometrics. Robust power is delivered via four 10 megawatt feeds from the utility substation to the facility along two different geographic paths. DynaSis’ infrastructure is redundantly fed from two power distribution panels (PDBs) on separate distribution paths. A bi-directional closed water loop ensures efficiently pumping of chilled water to our facility from two sides while removing datacenter heat. 36-inch raised floors provide increased capability for air circulation and cooling of equipment than the traditional 24-inch raised floors common in many data centers.

“Continuity of business operations is critical to the livelihood of most firms,” concludes Moorman. “Providing this robust backup data center ensures business continuity for our clients. Our mission is to provide fortune 500 level IT to the SMB. This investment furthers our commitment to that strategy.”

About DynaSis

DynaSis is a managed IT service provider for small and medium sized businesses in Atlanta, Georgia. DynaSis specializes in offering on-premise and on-demand managed IT service plans, managed hosting and professional equipment installation. For more information about DynaSis services visit http://www.dynasis.com.

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TURCK 24V-Switching Power Supplies Provide Flexible, Wide-Range Input to Meet Diverse Range of Applications

Minneapolis, MN (PRWEB) May 07, 2012

TURCK introduces a new family of power supplies to expand the companys existing family of power supplies. Designed to efficiently convert AC to DC, these 24VDC Power Supplies provide safety extra-low voltage (SELV), according to EN 60950, and are suitable for the 24V supply of according equipment and interface modules of the TURCK series IM, IMS and IMC.

Offering wide-range inputbetween 90 and 260 VACthe 24VDC Power Supply can be used in diverse supply networks worldwide. Through the use of an onboard potentiometer, the output voltage can be adjusted from 22.5 up to 28.5 VDC, and styles are available with an output current strength of 2.5, 5, 10 or 20 ampere.

Featuring Class 1, Division 2 certification and rated IP20, the TURCK 24VDC Power Supply was developed specifically to guarantee a dependable DC supply in the industrial environment. This highly-efficient power supply can be run in parallel for applications requiring redundancy and includes overload protection of up to 150 percent.

For enhanced operator control and device status, a power relay guarantees a reliable functional check, monitoring itself for voltage. This eliminates potential wire breakage or system malfunction. The device can also bypass power failures automatically, which allows the AC input to disappear for up to 30ms without any effect on the output.

TURCK is an industry leader providing superior quality sensing, connectivity and network products to help manufacturers improve their automated processes. For other TURCK product or technical information, contact:

1-800-544-7769 http://www.turck.us usa(at)turck(dot)com

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Festo Develops SmartInversion Forward Motion through Inversion

Hauppauge, NY (PRWEB) May 07, 2012

The Festo Bionic Learning Network has introduced a new innovation in automation technology SmartInversion. The mechanical principles of rotation and linear motion are the basis of many solutions in automation. Rotary actuators, servo motors, and pneumatic and electric semi-rotary actuators work on the principle of rotation. Linear axes and parallel grippers are examples of linear motion. Another new form of motion involves the inversion of a body.

With our Future Concepts development work, for example the SmartInversion project, we are constantly seeking out new or relatively unknown motion and drive concepts, said Dr. Heinrich Frontzek, Head of Festo Corporate Communication. Our engineers are working with renowned universities, institutes, and development companies in order to transfer mathematical and scientific principles to industrial applications.

Flying chain with inversion actuator

The SmartInversion Future Concept is a flying object filled with helium, which is similar to a chain and moves forward by inverting itself. The intelligent combination of extremely lightweight design, electric drives and open- and closed-loop control makes endless, rhythmically pulsating inversion in the air possible.

This endless, rhythmically pulsating motion is called inversion and lends the flying model its name. The flying object derives its shape from the cubic belt developed by Paul Schatz. With the cubic belt, Schatz discovered that a third basic type of motion, inversion, was possible in addition to rotation (rotary motion) and translation (linear motion). The Swiss artist and engineer divided a cube into two star shapes and an invertible cubic belt. The cubic belt is a six-member joint ring, which separates from the two interlocking parts at the corners, can be continuously inverted and thus take on different shapes.

This spectacular flying object moves with the aid of a pulsating actuator. The interaction between expansion and contraction in a rhythmic sequence is responsible for the inversion. The helium compensates for the effect of gravity on the chain, thus providing lift for the flying object. Thrust is generated as the object inverts itself and it can thus be described as an inversion actuator.

Condition monitoring ensures adequate safety in flight. Data such as the battery charge and current consumption is recorded and monitored in real time during flight. For Festo, the principle of permanent diagnostics is a guarantee for process reliability in automation technology.

Ideas competition looking for new solutions

Festo has announced an interdisciplinary design competition. The company is looking for a creative idea for a functional application of the inversion for use in industrial environments. In doing so, Festo is setting the pace for innovation in automation technology. This innovative Future Concept symbolises a new type of drive concept. It represents an ideal starting point for encouraging engineers and inspiring the development of future applications.

For sales information, call Festo at 800-993-3786 and visit http://www.festo.com/us. Follow us on Facebook, http://www.facebook.com/FestoUSA.

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GL conveys the availability of its Product PacketGen - SIP Bulk Call Generator

Gaithersburg, Maryland (PRWEB) May 08, 2012

Communications Inc. a leader in providing PC-based test, analysis and simulation products and consulting services to the worldwide telecommunications industry, conveyed today the availability of its product PacketGen – SIP Call Generator Software.

Speaking to media persons, Mr. Jagdish Vadalia Senior Manager said, PacketGen is a PC-based real-time VoIP bulk call generator (including both SIP signaling and RTP generation) for stress testing and precise analysis of the VoIP network equipment. PacketGen is based on a distributed architecture, with SIP and RTP software cores modularly stacked in one or many PCs to create a scalable high capacity test system capable of generating more than 1000 simultaneous calls.

He added, GL’s PacketGen breaks ground with high density performance on a Duo Quad Core PC, it can support 1000

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IdentityLogix Announces SpyLogix Enterprise 3.5

Merriville, IN (PRWEB) May 08, 2012

IdentityLogix, an innovator in continuous security intelligence and real-time data actualization, announces the release of SpyLogix Enterprise 3.5, providing a state-of-the-art information security middleware designed to address the challenges of efficient continuous visibility and situational awareness to provide critical information for effective troubleshooting, change/performance monitoring, as well as, providing data analysis and detailed reporting for compliance and governance activities.

Release of SpyLogix Enterprise Version 3.5

Available in NOW, SpyLogix 3.5 Enterprise is the first non-stop share nothing architecture addressing the variety, volume and velocity characteristics of enterprise identity, access management and application/system activity event data employed to keep business information accessible. Multi-sourced security data is mapped into standardized messages, which are streamed continuously or brokered to one or more centralized SpyLogix servers that make security data immediately useful by people, services and technologies deployed for keeping business information safe.

Message broker communications options enable effective leverage of enterprise security data where and when it is needed. Local or remote support staff can have the data and analysis tools they need to keep business information safe. Consultants or managed/cloud service providers are empowered to offer new skills and support services.

SpyLogix Enterprise is security middleware designed for simplifying and enhancing enterprise information security management and control. Multi-source digital assets are natively monitored continuously, security data are automatically processed centrally for efficient historical data management, and proactively analyzed in real-time (referred to as data actualization) via provided services to leverage data effectively for the enterprise. Benefits include improved time-to-value for people working to keep business information safe, more efficient IT service processes, and less technology complexities to boost staff effectiveness.

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CorreLog Signs Partner Agreement with Wireless Management Solutions Provider mobileRED

(PRWEB) May 08, 2012

CorreLog, the leader in software solutions for IT security event correlation, today announced a partner agreement with wireless management solutions provider mobileRED. mobileRED and its Integrated Central Command Center provides administrators a single point of control to communicate with any type of mobile device critical issues (i.e. weather problems, disasters, terrorist alerts/warnings, etc) as well as day-to-day business activities such as field service issues, product or facility issues, and other disruptive business events. The Command Center is accessible through any web console or mobile device, and also has certified integrations with BlackBerry Enterprise Server and Active Directory.

Combined with the CorreLog Enterprise log management and event correlation engine, the complementary solutions deliver a powerful IT security platform that can monitor and manage enterprise assets, from mobile devices to distributed and mainframe systems. The mobileRED integration to the CorreLog security information and event management (SIEM) system provides a store for mobile device logs alongside other enterprise event log messages for forensics and reporting.

This partnership gives CorreLog and mobileRED customers an end-to-end solution that allows for identification, tracking and communication of critical information that was previously not available, said Guy Blanchette, mobileRED CEO. Customers are now able to monitor complex data anomalies and automatically communicate with individuals or groups regardless of platform and apply an automated response through their SIEM system.

The CorreLog SIEM system can generate automated helpdesk tickets when the CorreLog correlation engine detects patterns of anomalous behavior that might indicate cyber-threat. The ability to add mobile device logs to the CorreLog SIEM system is significant as attacks to enterprise systems through mobile access points continues to evolve. Another significant component of the partnership is the ability of the system to add mobile device GPS location to user and mobile log data, further aiding forensics.

The emergence of bring your own device (BYOD)the explosion of tabletsrecent attacks through the MAC OS. Mobile device management is presenting some pretty big headaches for enterprises of all sizes, said George Faucher, president and CEO of CorreLog. This partnership gives more ammo to any enterprise, regardless of size, to secure the ship. Were going a step beyond just the mobile device tracking capability though. We are adding automated helpdesk response to potential threat for a more proactive approach.

The CorreLog and mobileRED partnership was finalized in February of 2012. The two companies are currently working on several deployments. For more information on the partnership, please visit http://www.correlog.com/partners.

About CorreLog: CorreLog, Inc. delivers security information and event management (SIEM) combined with deep correlation functions. CorreLog’s flagship product, the CorreLog Security Correlation Server, combines log management, Syslog, Syslog-NG, SNMP, auto-learning functions, neural network technology, proprietary semantic correlation techniques and highly interoperable ticketing and reporting functions into a unique security solution. CorreLog furnishes an essential viewpoint on the activity of users, devices, and applications to proactively meet regulatory requirements, and provide verifiable and actionable information. CorreLog automatically identifies and responds to network attacks, suspicious behavior and policy violations by collecting, indexing and correlating user activity and event data to pinpoint security threats, allowing organizations to respond quickly to compliance violations, policy breaches, cyber-attacks and insider threats. CorreLog provides auditing and forensic capabilities for organizations concerned with meeting SIEM requirements set forth by PCI DSS, HIPAA, SOX, FISMA, NERC, NCUA, and others. CorreLog markets its solutions through both direct and partner channels.

About mobileRED: mobileRED, a market leading solution for emergency/priority communication and paging services via smartphone, enables stakeholders to broadcast alerts, forms and documents to any type of mobile device. mobileREDs single-point-of-control provides a powerful platform designed to enable communication through any type of situation, including critical issues (e.g., severe weather conditions, wildfires, earthquakes, terrorist situations) as well as day-to-day business activities (e.g., field service issues, product or production facility problems, compliance, business continuity changes). Available on premise or as a software service, mobileRED can also deliver text alerts to voice lines and voicemail through the integration of text to voice (also known as text to speech (TTS)) conversion service.

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