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Learn about how effective storage helps teams succeed.","Managing cold data storage allows a business to prioritize files and develop strong organizational practices. Let’s look at what cold data storage involves and how it works to improve business functionality. Cold data storage is an economical practice. The information remains static for long periods and makes room for active information. 3 reasons for cold […]","Managing cold data storage allows a business to prioritize files and develop strong organizational practices. Let’s look at what cold...","\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Managing cold data storage allows a business to prioritize files and develop strong organizational practices. Let’s look at what cold data storage involves and how it works to improve business functionality.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ccto-card blue=\"true\" shadow=\"false\">\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"toc-1--what-is-cold-data-storage\">What is cold data storage?\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cold data is inactive data that retains information. The separation of rarely used and daily used information means data belongs in specific locations. Often businesses will have a tiering system for data relating to usage time frames before determining information is in need of storage. If data isn’t used, archiving gives structure to increasing volumes of unstructured data sets.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fcto-card>\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cold data storage is an economical practice. The information remains static for long periods and makes room for active information.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u003Cstrong>3 reasons for cold storage:\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cul class=\"wp-block-list\">\u003Cli>Preserving raw digital assets\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Governance and regulatory compliance\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Audit and analytic trails\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cold data can be stored offline on hard drives, on a cloud or on an internal server. Seldom this information needs to be accessed. If it does, then the process is slow because there is less of a rush.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It should also be noted that using \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fblog\u002Fdata-lineage-tools\u002F\">data lineage tools\u003C\u002Fa> helps separate redundant data from mainstream information and free up space on your servers.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" src=\"\u002Fcdn\u002Fen\u002F2021\u002F01\u002F19185923\u002Fcold-data-storage-1.jpg\" alt=\"hands going through files in a filing cabinet \" class=\"wp-image-53631\" srcset=\"\u002Fcdn\u002Fen\u002F2021\u002F01\u002F19185923\u002Fcold-data-storage-1.jpg 600w, \u002Fcdn\u002Fen\u002F2021\u002F01\u002F19185923\u002Fcold-data-storage-1-450x300.jpg 450w\" \u002F>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"toc-2--how-cold-data-storage-works\">How cold data storage works\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This information (cold data) is considered valuable when inactive. Speed of access is not a priority, but managing where it is kept is. Good data management requires the ability to identify what information your business needs access to and what can be archived. Automation in this sense can be of huge assistance.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">An example of cold data storage usage is Big Data. This information comes in huge sets of information and in order to be analyzed effectively needs to be broken down. Some of this information becomes redundant to a business’s daily operations. Computer nodes like \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fblog\u002Fhadoop-distributed-file-system\u002F\">Hadoop\u003C\u002Fa> can process or maintain less used data automatically. This means data being used on a daily basis is more efficiently stored and ensures primary storage methods don’t become overwhelmed.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u003Cstrong>3 benefits of cold storage:\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cul class=\"wp-block-list\">\u003Cli>Cost reduction\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Optimized data management\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Economical, efficient data storage\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"543\" height=\"400\" src=\"\u002Fcdn\u002Fen\u002F2021\u002F01\u002F19185923\u002Fcold-data-storage-2.jpg\" alt=\"A colorful image of a computer coding with number wires and blurred lights fill the screen \" class=\"wp-image-53632\" srcset=\"\u002Fcdn\u002Fen\u002F2021\u002F01\u002F19185923\u002Fcold-data-storage-2.jpg 543w, \u002Fcdn\u002Fen\u002F2021\u002F01\u002F19185923\u002Fcold-data-storage-2-450x331.jpg 450w\" \u002F>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"toc-3--cold-storage-versus-hot-storage\">Cold storage versus hot storage\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Hot data is actively used and available information. These sets of information flow daily and require speed. In order to function well, data needs to be on the front line and kept up to date. Removing cold data from your active server streamlines business operations. It also clarifies information and gives your team a boost of efficiency. These are key differences when considering \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fblog\u002Fcold-storage-vs-hot-storage\u002F\">cold storage versus hot storage\u003C\u002Fa>.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" src=\"\u002Fcdn\u002Fen\u002F2021\u002F01\u002F19185923\u002Fcold-data-storage-3.jpg\" alt=\"a man in a blue button up using a math calculator and looking through paperwork \" class=\"wp-image-53633\" srcset=\"\u002Fcdn\u002Fen\u002F2021\u002F01\u002F19185923\u002Fcold-data-storage-3.jpg 600w, \u002Fcdn\u002Fen\u002F2021\u002F01\u002F19185923\u002Fcold-data-storage-3-450x300.jpg 450w\" \u002F>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In the modern world, data is a vital part of a business’s success from a legal, analytical and historic stance. Effective cold data storage means you have access to archived information when needed, freeing up space for teams to focus on immediate goals. Use the above information to better preserve, organize and store your data.\u003C\u002Fp>",2,{"url":37,"url_md":38,"alt":39,"height":40,"width":41},"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.canto.com\u002Fcdn\u002Fen\u002F2019\u002F05\u002F19195206\u002Fcold-data-storage.jpg","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.canto.com\u002Fcdn\u002Fen\u002F2019\u002F05\u002F19195206\u002Fcold-data-storage-450x279.jpg","An image of refrigeration storage rows with all blue lighting",496,800,[43],{"id":44,"slug":44,"title":45,"path":46},"marketing-technology","Marketing technology","\u002Fpost-category\u002Fmarketing-technology\u002F",[48,55,62],{"featuredImage":49,"postId":50,"slug":51,"title":52,"description":53,"path":54},"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.canto.com\u002Fcdn\u002Fen\u002F2021\u002F12\u002F19184855\u002FGodiva-dam-consistency-Feature-450x263.jpg",59739,"godiva-dam-consistency","How Godiva found sweet success by using a DAM solution for global brand management","For Godiva, going with Canto as their DAM solution was key to global brand management, providing their luxurious brand experience consistently.","\u002Fblog\u002Fgodiva-dam-consistency\u002F",{"featuredImage":56,"postId":57,"slug":58,"title":59,"description":60,"path":61},"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.canto.com\u002Fcdn\u002Fen\u002F2020\u002F01\u002F19192843\u002Fdigital-transformation-technology-3-450x300.jpg",39181,"digital-transformation-technology","Digital transformation technology – Which tools are instrumental?","Digital transformation technology changes whether a company will succeed or fail. Which tools are right for you? Here's a list of the important ones.","\u002Fblog\u002Fdigital-transformation-technology\u002F",{"featuredImage":63,"postId":64,"slug":65,"title":66,"description":67,"path":68},"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.canto.com\u002Fcdn\u002Fen\u002F2019\u002F09\u002F19191810\u002Fgoogle-drive-for-business-31-450x270.jpg",33774,"google-drive-for-business","How effective is Google Drive for business?","If you're deciding whether to use Google Drive for business, there are a lot of factors to consider. Here's a complete breakdown to help you decide.","\u002Fblog\u002Fgoogle-drive-for-business\u002F",{"left":4,"top":4,"width":5,"height":5,"rotate":4,"vFlip":6,"hFlip":6,"body":70},"\u003Cpath fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M9.175 10.825Q8 9.65 8 8t1.175-2.825T12 4t2.825 1.175T16 8t-1.175 2.825T12 12t-2.825-1.175M4 20v-2.8q0-.85.438-1.562T5.6 14.55q1.55-.775 3.15-1.162T12 13t3.25.388t3.15 1.162q.725.375 1.163 1.088T20 17.2V20zm2-2h12v-.8q0-.275-.137-.5t-.363-.35q-1.35-.675-2.725-1.012T12 15t-2.775.338T6.5 16.35q-.225.125-.363.35T6 17.2zm7.413-8.587Q14 8.825 14 8t-.587-1.412T12 6t-1.412.588T10 8t.588 1.413T12 10t1.413-.587M12 18\"\u002F>",{"left":4,"top":4,"width":5,"height":5,"rotate":4,"vFlip":6,"hFlip":6,"body":72},"\u003Cpath fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M12 14q-.425 0-.712-.288T11 13t.288-.712T12 12t.713.288T13 13t-.288.713T12 14m-4.712-.288Q7 13.426 7 13t.288-.712T8 12t.713.288T9 13t-.288.713T8 14t-.712-.288M16 14q-.425 0-.712-.288T15 13t.288-.712T16 12t.713.288T17 13t-.288.713T16 14m-4 4q-.425 0-.712-.288T11 17t.288-.712T12 16t.713.288T13 17t-.288.713T12 18m-4.712-.288Q7 17.426 7 17t.288-.712T8 16t.713.288T9 17t-.288.713T8 18t-.712-.288M16 18q-.425 0-.712-.288T15 17t.288-.712T16 16t.713.288T17 17t-.288.713T16 18M5 22q-.825 0-1.412-.587T3 20V6q0-.825.588-1.412T5 4h1V2h2v2h8V2h2v2h1q.825 0 1.413.588T21 6v14q0 .825-.587 1.413T19 22zm0-2h14V10H5z\"\u002F>",{"left":4,"top":4,"width":5,"height":5,"rotate":4,"vFlip":6,"hFlip":6,"body":74},"\u003Cpath fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M12 20a8 8 0 0 0 8-8a8 8 0 0 0-8-8a8 8 0 0 0-8 8a8 8 0 0 0 8 8m0-18a10 10 0 0 1 10 10a10 10 0 0 1-10 10C6.47 22 2 17.5 2 12A10 10 0 0 1 12 2m.5 5v5.25l4.5 2.67l-.75 1.23L11 13V7z\"\u002F>",1787762665674]