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Learn more about three viable options here.","A data storage solution allows you to grow business operations and stay in control of information. The correct storage solution keeps datasets safe and analytics measurable. Whether hot or cold data storage, understanding the available options ensures information doesn’t become fragmented. A day-to-day influx of data allows teams to make better decisions and utilize analytics […]","A data storage solution allows you to grow business operations and stay in control of information. The correct storage solution...","\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A data storage solution allows you to grow business operations and stay in control of information. The correct storage solution keeps datasets safe and analytics measurable. Whether \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fblog\u002Fcold-storage-vs-hot-storage\u002F\">hot or cold data storage\u003C\u002Fa>, understanding the available options ensures information doesn’t become fragmented.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A day-to-day influx of data allows teams to make better decisions and utilize analytics to fully serve their customers. But any success relies heavily on how you store your data. Here we look at three storage solution options.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"599\" height=\"400\" src=\"\u002Fcdn\u002Fen\u002F2021\u002F02\u002F19185907\u002Fdata-storage-solutions-3.jpg\" alt=\"man in front of data storage unit\" class=\"wp-image-53807\" srcset=\"\u002Fcdn\u002Fen\u002F2021\u002F02\u002F19185907\u002Fdata-storage-solutions-3.jpg 599w, \u002Fcdn\u002Fen\u002F2021\u002F02\u002F19185907\u002Fdata-storage-solutions-3-450x301.jpg 450w\" \u002F>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"toc-1--cloud-based-storage\">Cloud-based storage\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cloud-based storage is the market leader in how businesses choose to securely manage, share and access data. External host servers are maintained by third parties. There is a pay-as-you-go quality to your purchase and scaling is easy. The cloud is a data storage solution that’s great for businesses looking to grow. There is a range of offerings from Google Drive to industry giant \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Faws.amazon.com\u002F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Amazon (AWS)\u003C\u002Fa>.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Data storage provides teams with universal access and seamless expansion options regardless of volume. The cloud works on multiple devices and has robust, global features. Data security is often advanced and taken care of for you. With several cloud-storage packages, innovation in how you scale is accommodated through tier packages that anticipate business needs.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u003Ca href=\"\u002Fblog\u002Funlimited-cloud-storage\u002F\">Cloud storage\u003C\u002Fa> removes the expense of accommodating hard drives or upgrading existing servers. Storing online ensures any environmental damages won’t affect your information and you always stay connected.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u003Cstrong>Cloud-based storage benefits:\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cul class=\"wp-block-list\">\u003Cli>Accessible anywhere\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Limitless storage potential\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Entry points at every level\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"506\" height=\"399\" src=\"\u002Fcdn\u002Fen\u002F2021\u002F02\u002F19185906\u002Fdata-storage-solutions-4.jpg\" alt=\"storage unit\" class=\"wp-image-53808\" srcset=\"\u002Fcdn\u002Fen\u002F2021\u002F02\u002F19185906\u002Fdata-storage-solutions-4.jpg 506w, \u002Fcdn\u002Fen\u002F2021\u002F02\u002F19185906\u002Fdata-storage-solutions-4-450x355.jpg 450w\" \u002F>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"toc-2--storage-area-network-san\">Storage area network (SAN)\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A storage area network (SAN) is an on-premise solution made accessible via servers and computers. It functions as a community space for colleagues. Information is shared in a pool among a group of users connected to a high-speed server. Consolidation of data is a focus area of a SAN as storage devices are operated via internal servers. A SAN gives smaller teams uniformity and makes data available to be accessed at high speed.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">SAN is an in-house data storage solution that requires computers and devices to be interconnected. It’s an example of \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.becacorp.com\u002F5-ways-virtualization-can-reduce-overhead-expenditures\u002F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">data virtualization\u003C\u002Fa> and a popular choice for smaller businesses. It also frees up space on Local Area networks (LAN) that act more on the frontline of data sharing.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u003Cstrong>Storage area network benefits:\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cul class=\"wp-block-list\">\u003Cli>Reliable recovery of data\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Fault-resistant to drive failure\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Speeds up other networks\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"toc-3--network-asset-storage-nas\">Network asset storage (NAS)\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Network Asset Storage (NAS) consists of low-cost file sharing storage devices. These are popular with smaller businesses. It’s like cloud storage but on a smaller scale and is considered in-office file storage. NAS systems support email, databases and analytics among other common business functions. A NAS has the ability to serve files via hardware and software.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u003Cstrong>Network asset storage benefits:\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cul class=\"wp-block-list\">\u003Cli>Simple to operate\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Supports multiple applications\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Access across networks\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The ability to access data at speed and share information securely should influence any purchase decision you make. As technology constantly evolves and new ways to manage data emerge in the big tech landscape, you need a solution that can keep up with the times. You also need storage that can accommodate huge volumes of datasets. Consider cloud storage when it comes to making room for business growth through this scalable service.\u003C\u002Fp>",3,{"url":37,"url_md":38,"alt":39,"height":40,"width":41},"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.canto.com\u002Fcdn\u002Fen\u002F2019\u002F05\u002F19195203\u002Fdata-storage-solutions-2.jpg","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.canto.com\u002Fcdn\u002Fen\u002F2019\u002F05\u002F19195203\u002Fdata-storage-solutions-2-450x194.jpg","Two men walking next to servers.",211,490,[43],{"id":44,"slug":44,"title":45,"path":46},"industry-insights","Industry insights","\u002Fpost-category\u002Findustry-insights\u002F",[48,55,62],{"featuredImage":49,"postId":50,"slug":51,"title":52,"description":53,"path":54},"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.canto.com\u002Fcdn\u002Fen\u002F2019\u002F11\u002F19193242\u002Fsimplify-creative-workflows-webinar-450x300.jpg",36969,"how-growing-teams-can-simplify-their-creative-operations","How growing teams can simplify their creative operations","Creative teams are producing more digital content faster than ever to meet the demand as their organizations grow. See how a centralized digital library helps.","\u002Fblog\u002Fhow-growing-teams-can-simplify-their-creative-operations\u002F",{"featuredImage":56,"postId":57,"slug":58,"title":59,"description":60,"path":61},"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.canto.com\u002Fcdn\u002Fen\u002F2018\u002F06\u002F19195046\u002Frawpixel-658248-unsplash-450x300.jpg",15612,"canto-customer-spotlight-portals","Canto customer spotlight on Portals","This Canto Customer Spotlight provides three real-world examples of how leading marketing teams are using Canto Portals for asset sharing.","\u002Fblog\u002Fcanto-customer-spotlight-portals\u002F",{"featuredImage":63,"postId":64,"slug":65,"title":66,"description":67,"path":68},"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.canto.com\u002Fcdn\u002Fen\u002F2022\u002F11\u002F19184336\u002Fworkplace-well-being-feature-450x263.jpg",62364,"workplace-well-being-the-team-sport-we-win-by-optimizing-how-we-work","Workplace well-being: The team sport we win by optimizing how we work","Workforce well-being in the 21st century is not a one-off struggle for individuals, but a team sport we win by playing together.","\u002Fblog\u002Fworkplace-well-being-the-team-sport-we-win-by-optimizing-how-we-work\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>",1790053301694]