Centralised Data Storage and Backup Management

Storage Area Networks (SAN's) can provide an effective solution to the data storage demands of businesses today. With an estimated annual data growth of many companies, in excess of 100%, and data legislation on the increase, the storage and management of data is a critical issue. The amount of data stored in servers is constantly increasing and this is exposing the limitations of traditional storage devices where up to 50% of existing capacities can be unused due to their inherent nature.

The growth in data storage is also exposing the limitations of traditional back up devices, leading to increased downtime and insufficient protection in the event of a disaster. Businesses must look for new solutions to meet the demands of today's data storage and back up requirements. One such solution for data storage and effective backup management is to implement a Storage Area Network.