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The importance of backing up your device

Many people use their computers or phones to store important documents, data and photos. However, not everyone correctly backs up their device to ensure the safe storage of this important data.

Knowing how to keep your data safe means you don’t have to worry about losing them during an update, if you misplace your device or even from internal and external threats. Take a look at what SMY IT Services recommend.

Decide on a reputable storage medium

When it comes to storing important files such as photographs or work documents, you shouldn’t just buy a hard drive or choose an online storage service simply because it is cheaper. When you decide to backup your device, you should research a brand and service that has a good reputation and also make sure it has the capacity to grow with you – that is enough capacity to store your files today and in a few years from now.
Buying storage is relatively inexpensive but seeking the advice of an IT expert means you can gather all the right information so that in the event that you need to restore – you can be safe in the knowledge you’ll get all your data back.

Regularly back up your device

Backing up your device frequently means that you will have all your files stored somewhere other than your original device. This means that if your original device gets lost or damaged, all your up to date documents and settings are safe. Online storage and backup is the most convenient way to ensuring your backup remains regular, useful and up to date.

Peace of mind

Having a copy of all your data means that if your device crashes, you won’t lose everything. Having your device backed up is also convenient if you need a copy of a file and you work regularly on a different desktop.
Taking your files with you means that you can work flexibly as well as keeping all your important documents safe.

Backing up your files not only provides easy access to your files, but will also reduce your stress if you lose them. Hopefully your computer will never crash, but in the case that it does, investing in a good quality backup solution will give you the added security to protect your business.

If you need advice on backing up your computer, feel free to contact SMY IT Services today.

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Explained: Cloud IT Acronyms

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As computing revolutionises the world, a tremendous amount of confusing acronyms have popped up. Here SMY IT Services explain the most common ones you might come across:

SaaS (Software as a Service)

SaaS is software on-demand. As a result, users can subscribe or rent software, centrally hosted software on a pay-as-you-go basis. Office 365 and Salesforce are two of the largest providers today.

PaaS (Platform as a Service)

A resource for developers, PaaS provides the hardware and software infrastructure needed to create, run and manage custom-built applications. These platforms are scalable, flexible, and rented on a pay-as-you-go basis. Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Google are amongst the largest PaaS vendors.

IaaS (Infrastructure as a Service)

A virtual hardware which companies can purchase instead of owning and operating their own data centres. IaaS provides self-service access to remote data centre infrastructures that can be used for virtual server space, bandwidth, IP addresses, storage, or network connections. These resources are usually drawn from a distributed network of servers and the cloud provider is responsible for maintaining. Therefore, users are responsible for managing and upgrading applications, middleware, and operating systems. Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, as well as Google Compute Engine are the leading providers of IaaS.

MDM (Mobile Device Management)

A cloud service primarily driven by the growing workplace trend of BYOD, MDM distributes applications, data, and configurations to a variety of devices (including smartphones, tablets, laptops, desktop computers, and mobile printers). MDM also facilitates compatibility and security in distributed networks. As a result of this, employees are able to work remotely on a variety of devices using different operating systems.

BYOD (Bring Your Own Device)

Many IT departments struggle to keep pace with regular technology changes because company employees increasingly want to use their own devices to access corporate data. BYOD encourages company employees to work on the device of their choice, so they can access corporate email on their personal iPhone or using a Galaxy tab to view text documents. The goal for businesses is increased productivity as well as reducing costs.

HPC (High Performance Computing)

HPC means aggregating computing power in the cloud to create a virtual supercomputer used to solve large, complex problems. This refers to systems that function at over 10^12 operations per second.