At M&H Consulting, we work hard for our clients and love to hear how things are going. One common problem that we hear time and again is data that is missing. What causes this problem and how can businesses prevent this from happening in the first place? Let’s explore this topic of data loss so you can avoid this predicament that can cause a loss of time and revenue.
Human Error
The old adage is true, “To err is human, but to really foul things up you need a computer.” Put the two together and human error on a computer is one of the top reasons for data loss. We have all done it at one time or another, where we hit delete prematurely or reformat something without having thought it through first. Or, on occasion, humans have been known to drop or break devices containing important data.
System Malfunction
More than two-fifths of users lose data because of hardware or system malfunctions. It is the most common cause of data loss. The malfunction could take the form of electrical failure, head crash, controller failure, etc.
Natural Disasters
Disasters like fires, floods, earthquakes, and power outages are completely out of a business’s control. Thankfully these are not common occurrences.
Viruses and Malware
We are all aware that viruses and malware can slow down and even stop our systems from running properly, but did you also know that these can cause data to be partially or completely lost?
Due to these common problems, we suggest having a backup plan that will store your data safely so that, in the case of a disaster, whether it is human error or squarely on the shoulders of Mother Nature, you can recover quickly and fully. Call M&H Consulting at 1-866 964-8324 or visit our website.
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