Cloud computing technology is advancing rapidly towards hybrid business solutions which includes On-premises storage and cloud storage in sync, thereby providing flexibility in data management needs of the businesses. With the recent security threats, it becomes more important for providing security to the data which is stored in cloud against unauthorized access of data, hence privacy and protection technologies needs to be upgraded. Some of the aspects to be kept in mind while selecting a business solutions:
- Integration with existing fileservers: Active directory integration to synchronize user accounts and groups and allow remote access to existing windows file servers preserving user NTFS permissions. File can be accessed easily and faster through network.
- Share and Sync: Share and sync file easily with remote access of data which can be easily accessed through internet connected devices including mobile phones.
- Security: Antivirus scanning and Ransomware protection for the data while uploading it to the cloud. Also encryption technology including end to end encryption, AES 256 bit encryption technology and two factor authentication should be provided.
- Data loss prevention: Remote wipe facility to prevent unauthorized access. End point backup to securely back up data files and easy restore across all platforms.
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On-premises vs cloud :
On-premises vs Cloud debate has been going on for some time now. With different business requirements, the storage system should be selected keeping in mind the pros and cons of the storage system.
Control:
On-premises storage data is entirely held by the business and onus for data protection remains with the company. Data sharing becomes fast in On-premises storage since data is stored locally.
Cloud Storage data is stored on the remote servers of the service providers and the onus of data protection lies with the service provider. Security and encryption technologies are deployed to prevent data leakages .
Cost:
On-premises storage is initially cheaper but upfront investment could vary and hardware setup and software fess could increase.
Cloud storage has Predictable cost price over the years, cheaper upfront investment and no additional hardware cost are involved.
On-premises File Sync and Share