From the ancient times, data is the most wanted asset of an organization. As the digital storage methods were adopted, the data loss was the troublesome area for the organizations. Many IT tools and organizations like Oracle, SQL, became famous for managing data resources.

Moving from the digital old methods to manage big data centers have not invented any method in which we can have zero data loss during the data recovery process.

The advanced technologies like cloud storage, virtual storage, data mining and warehousing techniques are developed by the IT professionals. But none of the methods could satisfy the need of the organizations to save the data for the long time without any loss.

The IT experts and the Financial Analysts have come to a conclusion that a big storage cart and a huge team can not be the solution. It is seen that many organizations have closed their local server storage rooms, personal data centers, etc.

Instead, a hybrid data collection model is adopted which allows organizations to store the data on the remote resources by maintaining private cloud or public cloud infrastructure.

In accessing, maintaining and recovering the data, security has become a major issue which has forced the IT professionals to invent new methods of data storage and data recovery.

Many organizations are implementing the concept of common storage. This has reduced capital expenditures (CAPEX) and operation expenditures (OPEX) with the ability to quickly scale and recover the data from an old resource.

In 2015, a complex, high-end software defined storage (SDS) systems was the top trend which has changed the viewpoint of data recovery. The trends include the need for better data privacy and security along with the enhanced legacy of the data management technologies.

The four major transformations in the storage of the databases will be:

1) Data Protection as a service initiative
2) Database as a part of the cloud service
3) New aligned apps for the DBA and application heads will be introduced in 2016.
4) A well defined DBA role to maintain oversight of data protection to get zero loss on recovery

According to the market survey, the global storage will be double in the volume by 2019.The major services adopted by the organizations in the 2016 are:

1. Use of cross platform approach in the diversification of data creation and storage

The different organizations are relying on the techniques to keep the data in the remote. Cloud storage has become one of the most demanding ways of storage. As the data is stored in the variable formats using the standard tools. A centralized recovery of data irrespective of its origin is preferred for the future use.

Data Loss Prevention (DLP) techniques are in the market for the last 10 years, but many do not pay attention to them because of the high cost. A normal DLP process involves:

1) Maintenance of confidential data to be private only
2) Control over out flow of data
3) Implementation of the standard software’s with the licensed versions of full data recovery
4) A virus free data with the defined data dictionaries and source file coding

2. Raised demand to develop disaster recovery capabilities

The dependency on the digital storage is 100% now. The disaster recovery methods can only prevent the companies data in case of total database failure. Moreover the social and environmental issues are having an impact on the data storage methods. In the year 2016, the trend of making the duplicate copies of the data is going to be followed.

The top disaster management methods will include:

1) Hybrid-infrastructure is the only solution for future prevention of data.
2) Tie ups and alliances are causing major difficulties in recovering old data. The use of data center will be the right option in such cases.
3) Transfer of data from one platform to another causes loss of original data definition and integrity which needs to be preserved. A standard format which is convertible has to be adopted to have minimum loss.

3. Implementation of emerging IT platforms into existing infrastructure

In the last 10 years, many repositories are being created to serve the various sectors like IT, health care, financial sector, etc. The responsibility of maintaining them is taken by the IT companies. This is providing high recovery rate and also assuring the privacy of data. A new IT trend is to attach the repositories with the clouds. But the requirement of using new innovative techniques to create lighter clouds are required. In the year 2016, we will keep on researching on the methods to create such platforms and to transfer more and more data into the clouds with the extended security and privacy options.

In the year 2013, a new wave of “doing by yourself because you know your data better”, started. The time spent in explaining organizational data to outside IT company was a tough process.

The ERP software is used for the big data storage and recovery. The IT companies are able to recover data in a better way now. The same trend will be followed in 2016.

4. Mission of shorter recovery time and objectives for penetrating environments

The IT professionals are always working under pressure to provide new methods for the database recovery. They have developed short recovery modules without any data loss. But these modules need to be customized according to the data required. Hence the development of such environments is always demanding. They require proper formats of the databases. The maintenance of business data, emails, financial data and other important data which is an asset to the organization has become a painful area for most of the old organizations. In such a dilemma, the organizations are not able to opt for the best technology.

The objective in 2016 will be to apply and recover most of the data of such organizations. The virtual data methods will be applied by using automatic cleaning and modifying tools.

5. Performance-oriented services with the raised price in 2016

The volumes of data are increasing, backup and recovery of data are becoming difficult and the profit margin in updating such big volume records is less. The new term called recovery per unit data loss is becoming the criteria to set the pricing for the recovery. The prices will be more to recover per volume of data with the low data loss in 2016.

The proactive measures to recover data increases the comfort and if this is done on the regular basis then the chances of maintaining accurate data with less redundancy increases. The new methods of dividing the data on the basis of categories never permits to raise the volume very high.

So, finally the followed trends of 2016 in data recovery will be opting for the cloud storage and more of virtualization techniques. The data recovery will move around the four terms

Cloud: Data protection as-a-service.
Mobile: Push data out to the edge.
Social: Defining new formats of data.
Big Data: Protection of more needful data.

Let’s face it – computers have become an integral part of our lives. Today when shopping for a computer, you will be given choice with several different models, configurations and prices to choose from. Shopping for a computer is no easy task especially for the less tech savvy with several tech jargon in the air, making mistakes rather inevitable.

Whether you’re looking to buy a budget computer or top of the line model, listed below are 5 common mistakes to avoid and by a computer that serves you well.

1. Buying a computer that doesn’t match your needs – if you think a computer is amazing based on the hyperbole surrounding it or simply because it looks good, you are taking the wrong route to computer shopping. It is however right to prioritize certain features both technical and aesthetics when buying a computer, but bottom line is buying one that will satisfy your needs. For example if your needs are basic such as internet browsing or some word processing, investing in a high spec model is not a viable decision.

2. Believing in a single number – when shopping for a computer, there are several numbers that are mentioned and a few that are disregarded. For example, many computer shoppers believe that an i7 processor is better than an i5 and although it is, there are several high quality i5 chips that will knock the socks of their i7 counterparts. So rather than simply focusing on high numbers, it is important to consider the components of the computer and other metrics such as clock speed, hyper threading and cache size.

3. Not knowing what your operating system includes – there are several operating systems to choose from, each with their own set of pros and cons. These include Microsoft Windows, Chrome OS and Linux, and each although may come across as being aesthetically different upon first glance, they do offer different functionality and better yet handle software differently.

Software that works well on your old operating system might be compatible with your new OS and in worse cases software for your new OS might not even be available. For example, Microsoft office will work its best when plugged in to a Windows OS computer, but will function differently when used on a Linux or MAC powered computer.

4. Ignoring missing details – as mentioned before it is wrong to simply favor high numbers when shopping for a computer because small numbers could mean the difference between buying a computer that’s right for your needs and budget and one that offers no real value. For example, if you’re a gaming enthusiast, buying a computer with no graphics card makes no sense. This not only does not serve your purpose of buying a computer to begin with, but will cost you a lot more when you decide to add components are a later time.

5. Thinking components can be added easily – continuing from the last point, adding components at a later point is a costly affair given that you will have to pay technician fees and then for the components as well. Another important point to note is that most computer warranties are voided as soon as you opt for third party technical help to open the computer and install new components.

Other aspects to take into account when buying a computer are software trial expiry dates and shopping around to get the best deal.

One of the largest sectors that relies greatly on information technology is the Healthcare industry. From hospital management, clinical development, regulatory compliance to research and development, technology plays a significant role. Owing to its widespread coverage, services and growing expenditure, this industry is growing at a tremendous pace. However, there are several challenges that continue to plague this sector.

Amongst several odds, two major challenges confronted by this industry include increasing service costs and the compulsion of providing medical care facilities to all sections of society irrespective of their purchasing power. In such a scenario, Information Technology’s role in providing high quality health services is rapidly growing.

With increasing penetration of technology in the healthcare industry, care providers, as well as, patients are enjoying the benefits of on-demand access to medical information as and when required. As the reforms and economy continue to present challenges, advancements in information technology (IT) will help ensure compliance with new legal requirements, besides providing improved patient care at low-cost.

The advantages of Technological Innovation:

1. 1. Data storage management systems are playing a significant role in maintaining patient records in an appropriate, secure, and easily accessible way.

1. 1. Advancements in picture archiving and communications systems, electronic medical records, and computerized physician order entry solutions are being implemented at a rapid pace.

1. 1. Medical practitioners are making rapid use of mobile computing. This has helped care providers to share electronic patient records and other information without delay. This has reduced medical errors significantly and have improved services for patients.

1. For physicians certain solutions such as electronic scanning and maintaining records are being used more than ever before to augment administration efficiency, expedite insurance claim processing, and consolidate management of electronic record.

The growing complexity of modern medicine has paved way for several diagnoses, drugs, medical and surgical procedures that are available today. All this and more have taken patient care and service to the next level. This has resulted in increasing adoption of IT services, which indeed has significantly contributed to overall patient care and service.

Additionally, healthcare providers need to develop a robust IT road-map by adopting systems’ that can provide accurate and meaningful insights from humongous piles of data from different sources. However, to meet the growing demand for technology in this industry, robust IT infrastructure needs to be incorporated. With high-end IT infrastructure support and solutions in place, operational efficiency could be enhanced, processes could be transformed and productivity could be augmented.