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November 14, 2023

My company is spending too much on online storage – how can I reduce costs?

As companies continue to digitize, their data load rises – in many cases exponentially. In combination with online storage options like OneDrive and SharePoint replacing local server storage, this can prove a dangerous combination. Microsoft provides a certain amount of SharePoint storage for organizations based on licenses, and then charges a...

November 7, 2023

I need to migrate files from DELL EMC SourceOne – Now what?

A common phenomenon in large companies or organizations is leaving large transformations in the IT space until the last minute. A common example can be seen right now as Windows...

October 26, 2023

I deleted my email – how do I find it?

The scenario is a common one for any organization that communicates internally and externally through email. You vaguely remember having received an invoice or other critical data...

October 19, 2023

Ransomware has locked my server! What now?

What do you do if ransomware locks your server? While prevention is the first step, organizations have to keep in mind that at some point preventative measures may fail. As such,...

October 12, 2023

A colleague may have taken files and data – how can I tell?

The scenario is one that causes companies a massive headache. A member of your team, perhaps disgruntled after an incident, may have taken files or data belonging to the company...

October 5, 2023

I need to find a work email on my phone – what now?

Imagine this scenario – you’re away from your office and away from home, without your laptop, when you get a frantic call. Someone at work needs to find some critical...

September 28, 2023

You’re in an eDiscovery case – what now?

The situation is not an uncommon one. Worldwide, eDiscovery standards are being adopted as legislation. There’s a common requirement across the USA and EU that organizations...

September 21, 2023

In an age of Cloud storage, why store your data on-premise?

Cloud storage presents many advantages to organizations – it is in many cases cheaper and more reliable, offloading the overhead of maintaining servers and other infrastructure...

September 14, 2023

Archive or backup: Do you need both?

Data backup is generally for short-term storage and recovery, while archives are for long-term storage and regulatory retention. Backups and archives are sometimes confused with...

September 7, 2023

Microsoft to decouple Teams from Office in the EU

In response to an EU Commission anti-trust probe, Microsoft has announced plans to decouple Teams from Office in the near future. Microsoft will also make it easier for other...

August 31, 2023

Cyberattack on CloudNordic

Last week saw a significant cyberattack on CloudNordic, a Denmark-based cloud service provider. The company has since issued a public statement confirming the unfortunate incident...

August 24, 2023

Does Microsoft 365 Archive actually meet your needs?

Microsoft is gradually releasing more information about their upcoming Microsoft 365 Archive, including a demo video showing the first functions and details regarding use. These...

August 17, 2023

Top reasons to consider data reduction for your organization

Data reduction can bring numerous benefits to an organization. Here are some of the top reasons to consider implementing data reduction strategies and how to best go about it:...

August 10, 2023

Introducing Storage Optimizer for Microsoft 365

TECH-ARROW continues to push the boundaries in terms of both archiving and backup solutions as well as storage generally. To that end, we would like to introduce you to the last...

July 28, 2023

Microsoft announces Microsoft Backup and Microsoft Archive

Microsoft has announced two new products – Microsoft Backup and Microsoft Archive. These products are set to release in Q4 of 2023, with signups for a pre-release already...

July 20, 2023

WormGPT – a new unwelcome precedent

We’ve covered the various voices calling out AI tools as having a potential for misuse extensively. Now, this misuse can be said to have regularized with the creation of...

July 13, 2023

I have a backup for my systems – now what?

For many organizations, the necessity of establishing an archive and backup for their critical systems has become self-evident. The rise of cyberattacks targeting larger...

July 6, 2023

Cyberattack on Aon

Late this weekend, a cyberattack on insurance giant Aon was reported and confirmed by Dublin Airport Authorities, which were impacted by the breach. Reportedly, the attack...

June 29, 2023

Why should you consider leaving Enterprise Vault?

Enterprise Vault is an established archive solution, having been present on the market under this name since Symantec sold the line off almost a decade ago. At that point,...

June 22, 2023

Should you archive or backup your emails?

What’s the difference between archives and backups, and which is the correct option for your organization? For a long time, backup software has been the go-to option for...