Digital storage demand is projected to sustain a growth rate of 70 to 90 percent for the foreseeable future. This means that the proper backup of data will remain critical to those businesses trying to survive in the information age. With such a large volume of data, automation is the key to helping IT executives manage backup procedures, especially when such functions are performed at one or more remote sites.

Properly implemented, automation imparts a number of benefits to the enterprise. Perhaps most significant is the reduction of human error, which accounts for a significant percentage of lost data during traditional backup procedures. Automation also allows for simplified maintenance and administration. The features can translate into lower costs and higher reliability and availability, significant business benefits to any enterprise.