The importance of data backups is a perennial topic, and is arguably even more important than ever, given the centricity of data in today’s digital economy. Yet businesses continue to suffer data-related disasters, due to either the failure of IT equipment or a new generation of data-encrypting malware known as ransomware.
Comprehensive data backup procedures are hence vital for organisations looking towards digital transformation. And while core data repositories are important, so are the various application software that can view or process the data. Inevitably, the ideal backup regime must also include the necessary configuration files and software licences to restore the digital infrastructure to its former state.