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DataSpan is an Essential Critical Infrastructure Provider

DataSpan is here to help you during the unprecedented (COVID-19) crisis.  Our team has been deemed Essential Critical Infrastructure Workers based on our support of mission-critical IT and communications as well as the defense industrial base under the U.S. Department of Homeland Security guidance.  This designation means we will continue to operate and support our […]

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Preventative Disinfection Services

The Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak has quickly created an unprecedented health crisis around the world.  During this crisis, nothing is more important than the health and safety of our customers, team members and communities we serve.  DataSpan has received an unprecedented response from our customers requesting us to provide preventative disinfection services, sanitization cleanings and “deep […]

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What is the Hybrid Cloud

What Is the Hybrid Cloud?

For companies that deal with sensitive information on a daily basis, having a reliable data and workflow management system is essential. In the past, many companies relied on independent or on-premises data centers to keep their information safe. But this approach could still leave companies vulnerable to risks like outside attacks, security breaches, outages and […]

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Five Tips to Avoid Security Breaches

Security breaches affect billions of people every year — data breaches and cyberattacks impacted 765 million people in three months of 2018 alone. Along with the life-changing personal effects of a data breach for consumers, companies targeted by attackers stand to lose valuable business data, revenue and public confidence. As a result, all organizations need to know […]

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How to Increase the Security of Your Data

How to Increase the Security of Your Data

Data security is a significant concern in today’s technology climate. Now more than ever, people and companies are taking extra measures to protect their sensitive data. From cloud networks to physical data centers, there are plenty of options for any business. Seeking reliable protection is essential to keeping your information security risks low and your […]

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How to Move Your Data Center

How to Move Your Data Center

Moving a data center is something that many businesses decide to do at one point or another. A company might want to move the data center to a more dedicated or secure location or might undergo a merger or acquisition that requires consolidation of data centers. Whatever the reason, moving a data center is a […]

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DataSpan is now a NAID AAA certified Vendor

What does that mean for you? NAID AAA Certification® verifies secure data destruction companies’ services’ compliance with all known data protection laws through scheduled and surprise audits by trained, accredited security professionals, fulfilling customers’ regulatory due diligence obligations. Why should you use a NAID AAA Certified Vendor? All data protection regulations require customers to perform initial […]

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The Importance of Reliable Power Solutions

Everything a data center does relies on access to a steady power supply. Unfortunately, a single connection to the local electric grid may not be adequate to power this vital, yet sensitive technology. The voltages provided by your utility company can vary widely — too much voltage can lead to hardware damage and data loss, […]

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How and Why to Convert Your Data to a Newer Format

Data can be stored in a several different proprietary and non-proprietary formats. For the everyday user, the specific data format may not be a concern. But people who manage data centers constantly encounter questions about format. Data center operators need to consider whether their data is in a usable format — and if it’s not, […]

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What is Environmental Monitoring?

What is Environmental Monitoring?

Data center equipment relies on high environmental standards for stellar performance and energy-efficient operations. While your business’s technology includes many nonphysical components, the physical settings of your computer rooms and other IT areas need to be at ideal operating conditions for equipment to function properly. Environmental monitoring is the process of making sure a tech […]

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