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Meeting internal governance , external compliance , and legal mandates is likely also a challenge when you don ’ t have your unstructured data under control . Again , it is tough to manage and protect specific data when you don ’ t know where it is ( or that it even exists ).
Holding on to data longer than you must also puts your organization at legal risk . Retention of no longer needed data beyond legal retention periods , even if not a breach of today ’ s complex regulations , also can cause substantially higher costs in any kind of legal interaction where discovery is sought .
Last but not least , many organizations have trouble backing-up and recovering unstructured data – simply due to its sheer volume , as well as its aforementioned complexity . A natural or manmade disaster , or even an innocent mistake , can put the organization at great risk of downtime and an operations disruption .
It is critical to partner with a consultant and / or technology provider that counts unstructured data management among their core competencies . This can help you to avoid the common – and not so common – gotchas and save you from wasting money on solutions unable to meet both your short- and longterm objectives .
A strategic partner that offers a wide range of solutions is also critical , as every organization ’ s needs are unique – a one-size-fits-all approach just won ’ t cut it .
Invest in innovative , reliable , high-performance data management and storage solutions . This will enhance data accessibility , reduce the risk of data loss , and optimize performance – allowing your organization to extract valuable insights , turning your unstructured data into a strategic asset that drives growth and innovation .
Prioritize internal governance and external regulations compliance – make sure you regularly audit your practices to ensure compliance with industry regulations and standards .
Establish a robust backup and recovery plan – which must include regular backups , secure storage and regular testing of recovery processes . You need to be sure that it can be executed quickly and seamlessly , so that data can be recovered and operations maintained , in the event of a data loss or corruption . p
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