Data Backup Digest

Seagate Technology is one of the most trusted names in data storage, both for home and personal use as well as in business. Earlier this year, the company announced the EVault Backup Target Appliance — otherwise known as the BTA — and it looks set to be another compelling product for large-scale enterprise companies.

The BTA looks after your information independently, leaving you free to concentrate on the countless other responsibilities that come with running a business. It's a flexible appliance that can cater to your needs, whether you're looking to use it as a backup target, take advantage of the cloud or simply replicate your data to another BTA.

The many processes that the system offers have been streamlined to make them as effective and easy to implement as possible. If you're just looking to solve basic data management problems, you'll find that the BTA will help you do so fast, but it's also very capable of catering to more specific usage cases. Seagate reportedly designed the system with IT technicians in mind, so you can rest assured that this is hardware that won't frustrate staff when they're trying to work it into your existing infrastructure.

The BTA works well with industry-standard database formats like Oracle, thanks to its strong foundation for integration with the different services and software used in business. However, there's even more functionality waiting to be taken advantage of for users who run Seagate's proprietary EVault Director Backup and Recovery Software on the system.

Whether you're deploying a vault on-site or managing an office remotely, the tools included as part of this software package add more functionality without detracting from the simplicity that makes the BTA so effective. A rich set of features is always appreciated in a product such as this, but not if it comes at the cost of common-sense usability. Thankfully, both the BTA and Seagate's software demonstrate the company's focus on making sure businesses can use their equipment without having to worry about it causing headaches further down the line.

It's never been more important for businesses to seriously address the protection of their data. Even a short outage can lead to major delays in all facets of your operation in the increasingly interconnected landscape of today. With the BTA, you can be confident that you're covered if the worst does occur. It's a device that lets you transform data management from the issue hanging over you as you attempt to tackle other tasks, to an element of your business that mostly takes care of itself. Moreover, its scalability options make it sufficiently versatile for a business that's looking towards the future. If your data needs grow or change, your IT department will be able to work with the BTA to ensure that its functionality is best suited to your requirements at the time.

The Seagate EVault Backup Target Appliance is available now worldwide, with prices starting at $76,996 USD. More information about the device is available via the Enterprise Storage Systems section of the official Seagate website.