Come the end of the year, it's time to see what will change in the business continuity and disaster recovery industry in the next 12 months. By 2020, we will see the market transform with technologies like AI and blockchain becoming more prevalent. IT service management will also find that the complexity of environments will continue to grow, more companies and countries will adopt cloud-based mandates, and providers will focus on simplifying the migration of applications to the cloud. This is how we see the year it announces:
About the author Mick Bradley is Vice President of EMEA Sales at Arcserve.
Emerging technologies that will shape the BCDR landscape
Investments from international brands like FedEx and Walmart in 2019 indicate that blockchain is taken seriously as a means to improve transparency and controllability. Facebook also announced plans to launch its blockchain cryptocurrency in June, sparking widespread debate. While more and more big names are devoting resources to blockchain-related research and development, we will see an increasing number of real-world and enterprise-wide applications of the technology actively used. However, the claims state that the technology is not afraid of compromise and that corruption should be taken with a pinch of salt. As many companies adopt blockchain, we will see an increase in data loss, as many will think that it is inherently secure and do not take into account the different levels of security and access control that are provided. the technology. Without incorporating this factor into a BCDR plan, organizations will remain vulnerable to attacks and threats.
Focus on data management and governance.
Organizations will also demand more than the ability to store, process, and maintain data available by 2020. Data classification will be strengthened—the process of organizing data by category so it can be further used and protected. It's actually online. with the continued need to adhere to governance and regulations, such as the GDPR. We will also witness an increase in automation, as companies seek to streamline complex processes and tedious, repetitive manual tasks. The need to mine data and extract higher values means that AI-as-a-Service will explode, allowing organizations to uncover hidden patterns in vast data sets, enabling better-informed decision-making and therefore more intelligent. With the growing popularity of "data management", which should appeal to users and solution providers alike, it has yet to be widely adopted. Its definition needs to be clarified because it is often described in different ways. Ultimately, the key is to ensure that we focus on the IT needs of organizations and then find or create the solution that solves a problem.
The ransomware threat is not over
According to Cybersecurity Ventures, cyberattacks have become one of the biggest business risks and the most threatening threat to IT organizations across all industries. The problem is gaining momentum as the costs of data breaches and hacking are expected to reach €20 billion by 2021. In response to the threat of cyberattacks, including ransomware, MSPs must turn to a solution Integrated Threat Prevention Solution for 2020. IT professionals need to simplify their approach by deploying a multi-layered solution that integrates threat prevention technologies with on-site and off-site business continuity. , which will increase the resilience of the computer by integrating backup, recovery and threat prevention. The latest all-in-one offerings allow organizations to defuse ransomware by combining disaster recovery, application availability, and endpoint security protection. They are also complemented by artificial intelligence and deep learning techniques that detect known and unknown malware, laying the foundation for a ransomware-free future for businesses, thereby preventing them from paying ransom.
Businesses will turn to data protection technologies to prevent IT downtime
It's true that continuous data protection is log-based, with byte-level data changes being copied and replicated to a separate location in real time. The ability to go back to a specific time, for which data is considered to be of high quality, will continue to be invaluable to businesses. This is especially useful in the event of a corruption event or physical system failure. Ongoing data protection and replication will continue to gain traction in the new year. Mainly where cloud services and applications are used in strategic solutions, such as financial transactions and online retail.
Overcoming the challenges of cloud migration
Despite the increasing maturity of the industry, the lack of suitable and easy-to-use tools to move applications to cloud-based data storage in the cloud will continue to hinder companies that want to move to the cloud quickly and with a minimum time. #39, stop. With this in mind, we are likely to see offers that can speed up and simplify the migration process for the new year. Additionally, many companies will turn to alternative cloud models, such as hybrid and multi-cloud strategies, rather than relying on a single cloud. As many organizations implement these solutions in the cloud, they must be careful not to leave their data vulnerable to threats. Just like before embarking on a hybrid or multicloud adventure, they should take steps to mitigate risks. Not only companies will go to the cloud. Bahrain will introduce its cloud-based approach, but more and more countries are also likely to look to modernize their information technologies in the coming year.
Other IT challenges organizations will need to prepare for and address
The complexity of already large computing environments will continue to increase in 2020. Despite the complex nature of today's infrastructures, enterprises are turning to two or more backup solutions, adding to the complexity they are trying to solve. A different approach is needed to move forward. Hyperconverged infrastructure is presented as a solution to the problem of complexity, but in many cases it introduces new technologies and new concepts that require additional training. Once your staff have acquired the necessary knowledge, they will begin to promote simplification and automation. In addition, information technology purchasing decisions will reflect more and more horizontally across businesses due to the fact that business managers frequently purchase technology solutions. regardless of IT teams. According to a study, almost half (48%) of UK partners surveyed are adapting their marketing strategies to target new buyers and 52% are adopting a sales-oriented sales approach that focuses on collaboration with IT Managers and professionals for purchasing and implementation. . That's what we have: our forecast for the future of the BCDR industry for the new year. As always, BCDR will evolve in response to changing IT environments, the threat landscape, and evolving business requirements for data protection. Therefore, companies should try to implement an all-in-one approach that prioritizes data security and compliance, while leveraging the benefits of emerging technologies to better protect and analyze critical data. This will put them in the best position to protect their data and seize opportunities in 2020. Mick Bradley is Vice President of Sales EMEA at Arcserve.