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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 each other, but they are not the same thing and offer different benefits. The obvious question is: do you need both, and if not, which should your organization choose?...

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...

June 15, 2023

Microsoft Backup for Windows 11 on the horizon

Microsoft Backup for Windows 11 has been released for accounts using a developer build of Windows in advance of a larger release. The system is a step forward for securing...

June 8, 2023

AI-driven changes in the cybersecurity space

Artificial intelligence continues to make strides in transforming the online landscape, including the experience of work in technology fields. At the same time, AI-driven changes...

June 1, 2023

Tesla data breach illustrates importance of internal controls

Tesla is once more in the news, this time following a truly massive data leak. German media resource Handelsblatt stated the Tesla data breach leaked tables containing more than...

May 25, 2023

SourceOne’s End-of-Life Approaches – What’s Next for Users?

Dell EMC SourceOne’s End-of-Life approaches; while it may seem there is still plenty of time before it arrives, as Dell has quietly announced it to be in 2024, this is not as...

May 18, 2023

Microsoft begins to throttle traffic from unpatched Exchange servers

Microsoft has announced their intention to throttle traffic from Legacy Exchange servers which have not been patched and updated or are otherwise unsupported. Currently, as of the...

May 11, 2023

Uber’s ex-CSO case illustrates tightening legal restrictions on data protection

The topic of legal frameworks around data retention, security, eDiscovery and other considerations has been raised time and again; after all, with data volumes continuing to grow...

May 4, 2023

Social engineering cyberattacks – how can you prepare your organization?

As cybersecurity measures and training makes advances, online hazards evolve along with them to continue penetrating newer and better systems of defense. One of these new aspects...

April 27, 2023

Time is running out for Microsoft Remote PowerShell

Starting in about a month, time is running out for Microsoft Remote PowerShell. As we previously wrote in our article some time ago, Microsoft RPS will be depreciated soon. Based...