As the digital transformation continues to reshape the education sector, institutions are innovating and adopting new technologies to serve their learners and staff better. In the process, they’re also generating massive amounts of data that need to be stored and secured efficiently. But with so many other demands on their time and resources, it’s not always easy for IT teams to find ways to accommodate these changes, so this is where 101 Data Solutions come in to recommend the best data solutions.
From student and faculty information to, multi-media, financial data, records of assessment results, and more, the amount of data generated by educational institutions is staggering. To better manage this growth, many educational institutions have deployed cloud storage solutions that help them meet compliance standards for security measures and data retention policies. In addition, cloud storage can help better manage this growth by allowing institutions to store their data in a central location and access it from anywhere.
Data storage is crucial to the success of digital transformation in the education sector and the public sector as a whole. At 101 Data Solutions, we can help organisations transition from physical to virtual servers for better scalability and performance. We can also help you seamlessly transition from on-premises environments to the cloud. Our whole process is designed to help you better manage and protect your data, no matter how much you have or where it’s stored. Below are some of the key benefits of cloud storage.
Cloud storage is easier to use and more accessible
When you store your data in the cloud, it’s available to everyone who needs it, no matter where they are or what device they use. This accessibility makes it much easier to collaborate with others on projects and access the data you need consistently. If your data is stored on a virtual server, it will be accessible through an internet connection. But if you’re storing your data on a physical server, you’ll have to consider the availability of power and internet connections. If your team is spread across multiple locations, having your data in the cloud can make it much easier to collaborate with others. And if you have international partners, having your data in the cloud can help ensure compliance with their data protection laws.
Cloud storage allows for unlimited growth
If you’re storing your data on physical servers and on premise storage, you’ll likely have to upgrade your hardware as your data volume increases. If you’re storing your data on virtual servers, you’ll need to change servers when your data volume exceeds your capabilities. Cloud storage, however, allows you to scale up as your data grows. You can increase your storage capacity with cloud storage as your data volume increases. This means you won’t need to worry about running out of space or needing to upgrade your hardware or software.
Cloud storage facilitates better collaboration
Storing your data in the cloud can also make it easier to collaborate internally. If you’re storing your data on physical servers, you may have to re-share your data every time a new person needs access to it. With cloud storage, you can grant access to anyone who needs it quickly and easily. There are many different types of cloud storage solutions available on the market, in a variety of price points and with a range of feature sets. When choosing a cloud storage solution, you should consider the type of data you’ll be storing, the amount of data you expect to grow, the most important features, and your budget.
Cloud storage helps protect your data
If your data is stored on physical servers, you may have to implement complex and costly data recovery strategies to restore it. You may rely on your data backups if your data is stored on virtual servers. If your data is stored in the cloud, it can be easily and quickly restored in the event of a data breach or other emergency. At 101 Data Solutions, we can help you choose a cloud storage solution offering robust security measures to protect your data from cyber threats. When you store your data in the cloud, it is well protected from cyber threats such as hacking and data breaches. In addition, it can be easily and quickly restored during a data breach or other emergency.
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About Brett Edgecombe, Managing Director, 101 Data Solutions
Even as a child living in Canada, Brett always had an interest in technology, so starting his career within the technology industry was a natural progression in 1998 when it began at the UK’s first ISP, Compuserve Interactive Services in Bristol.
He has first-hand experience in modern Enterprise Storage Infrastructure solutions, having worked at Sun Microsystems in 2000, where he worked with large commercial and education customers across the UK.
Brett created 101 Data Solutions in 2008 with a focus on Data Storage centric delivered through high-quality technology solutions direct to businesses throughout the UK. His strategic vision and sector knowledge allows him to bring excellence to 101’s customers through experience, technical foresight and relationship building.
