
Cloud backup was once mainly for small businesses that needed a fully managed service. Even companies that still require local, on-premises backups have pivoted their strategies, since most of the workforce-and their data-has largely left the building. That means a new degree of data protection is critical to supporting day-to-day business.

Instead of being in complete control of local storage resources, IT workers must now contend with the realities of remote backup, with its management consoles and target storage resources residing in the cloud. The rise of remote work as the new norm for many companies has led to rapid changes for IT professionals in charge of data backup. Read our editorial mission (Opens in a new window) & see how we test (Opens in a new window). Since 1982, PCMag has tested and rated thousands of products to help you make better buying decisions. How to Set Up Two-Factor Authentication.How to Record the Screen on Your Windows PC or Mac.How to Convert YouTube Videos to MP3 Files.How to Save Money on Your Cell Phone Bill.

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