Businesses that heavily rely on computers, programming and artificial intelligence and operate digitally are in need of an information and communication platform. Companies operating in various industries require lots of information to be stored in order to operate efficiently and meet the demands of customers.
A good data-storage and communications platform should not only provide access to the essential tools such as email and chat but also backup systems in the case of a computer malfunction, or any other unexpected disaster. This will ensure that data can be retrieved quickly to ensure productivity and avoid costly downtime.
There are many types of storage solutions for data available on the market, each having distinct advantages and disadvantages. Some of the most common options include file storage, cloud storage, and object storage.
File storage is a form of hierarchical storage which organizes information into files that are then stored in folders and directories. This is a very popular method to store small amounts of structured data. It can be used with personal computer drives and NAS devices.
Object storage is an sophisticated type of storage that can be used to store unstructured data and scales to petabytes or more. This storage is usually accessed via a network. NAS and SAN are two of the most common configurations.