The cloud may be a more secure option for data centers

In the wake of several globally-publicized natural disasters, classic data storage options have become the subject of a serious reassessment. Due to their land-based storage properties, if a cataclysm were to strike unexpectedly, much of the data housed by the system could easily be lost. One alternative that could potentially overcome this problem is cloud services.

SYS-CON Media, recently analyzed a survey by AFCOM titled The State of the Data Center. The news source reports that 15 percent of data centers have no backup plans in the wake of disaster, and 50 percent are without plans to replace damaged equipment. Unless safeguards are established, these organizations run the risk of losing their valuable information.

These alarming statistics have caught the eye of many information technology professionals. In a separate analysis of the survey, ZDnet states that whether a data center is at risk for a natural disaster or not, over 70 percent of the field have either installed the technology or registered it as a viable business solution. Given the popularity of the cloud and the continued refinement of its usage, data centers could even justify adopting the cloud based on business practically, rather than solely focusing on its ability to circumvent environmental catastrophes.