"The constant threat of data corruption and theft coupled with compliance mandates has made data protection crucial to every business. Until recently however, only large enterprises could afford systems that can continuously protect their intellectual capital."
"Historically, data was backed up to tape. But with data growing at double-digit rates each year and backup windows shrinking dramatically or altogether, enterprises are increasingly incorporating disk-based data protection into their backup strategies. Initially, adopters of disk-based data protection were tech-savvy enterprises with the greatest need and tolerance for new technology. Today, a majority of enterprises are shifting to disk as the first line of protection thanks to less disruptive offerings…"
"Data loss costs U.S. businesses more than $18 billion a year, according to the Pepperdine study. That 2003 study is the most recent estimate available, but Smith says the number is probably much higher today."
