SSD vs HDD: Which Tech Lasts Longer?

May 19, 2016 12:00:00 AM

Many comparisons can be made between a Solid State Drive and a Hard Disk Drive (SSD vs HDD): cost, speed, data storage capacity. However, in this post, we’ll be looking specifically at the durability...

May 11, 2016 12:00:00 AM

Common IT Challenges - Shadow IT and More

IT always has its fair share of challenges, but are some of them preventable? Recently updated information shows that technological progress and cost or resource restraints are putting businesses at...

Mar 22, 2016 12:00:00 AM

Encryption – the oldest (?) discipline in the world

Contrary to what might be expected, information safety is as old as humanity itself. Before encryption, even the first primates to develop the ability to speak must have realized how important it was...

Mar 3, 2016 12:00:00 AM

5 Questions to Ask When Switching to Cloud Data Storage

Moving data from on-premise storage solutions to cloud based storage is an IT decision that's increasingly tempting to many small businesses. The technology can offer a wide range of benefits, from...

Aug 28, 2015 12:00:00 AM

Choosing the Right Storage Medium for You

It goes without saying that the amount of data we create is continually increasing. Methods of storing it are numerous and hard drive manufacturers are tempting us with greater capacity, speed, and –...

May 26, 2015 12:00:00 AM

Using SMART Tools to Predict HDD Failure

The best-known methods for predicting hard disk drive (HDD) failure aren't exactly scientific. Grinding and thrashing noises are a reliable indicator that a HDD is about to fail, for example, but...

Feb 25, 2015 12:00:00 AM

An Inside Look at the Hybrid Drive

For the past decade or so, solid state drives (SSDs) have been building popularity in the IT world. First, they infiltrated laptops and mobile devices with their small form factor and the void of...

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