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Over 80% of SMEs at risk... |
Less than a fifth of small businesses backup their data remotely...even though 82% admit they could not function without it, according to the Institute of Directors (IoD) and BT. Using tape and cd are the most popular means of backing up data, which rely on staff to initiate the process. Backup tapes kept on-site can also be easily corrupted should a disaster, such as a flood or fire, strike.
Professor Jim Norton, senior policy adviser at the IoD, said: “For smaller businesses in particular, the owner-manager is in charge of IT. As a result, things like backing up data are way down the list of priorities and are often seen as chores.
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