A recent survey by the International Data Corporation
(IDC) shows that small and medium businesses (SMBs) are finding it difficult to
manage their data management costs. In particular, the complex processes and
infrastructure demands of off-site cloud-based servers are usually paired with
high expenses.
Despite these factors, most SMBs cannot afford to give
up data center operations. Fortunately, they can look for a data center
provider that ensures quality services and helps them avoid these pitfalls:
Latent systems
SMBs typically lose $20,000 or more for every hour of
downtime, according to the IDC survey. One in five respondents can even lose as
much as $100,000. To avoid such losses, high-performance equipment dedicated to
the relevant business processes should be used.
High energy expenditure
Excessive energy consumption, among other things, can
inflate overhead expenses associated with running a data center. Likewise, these
expenses can significantly increase if the air-conditioning units are not
energy-efficient. Smart choices for hardware, storage locations, and cooling
methods help reduce operational costs.
Risky location
If the data center is situated in a region that’s prone
to disasters or where the bandwidth is poor, it immediately creates a high risk
of losses and lag times for the company. The location should be strategically
picked to diminish such risks. In addition, strict security and surveillance
measures should be in place.
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