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Who writes this junk? Well, I do. It’s certainly not classic prose, and I think it’s too long to fit on a fortune cookie message. But it’s definitely trendy. And guess what, many are still reluctant to maintain their accounting data on a remote server, out there somewhere, easily accessible via the Internet. Here are a few reasons why those who are reluctant might reconsider. These are standard features of a good :
- Standard IT system security procedures ensure that user access is dynamically controlled and managed
- The transmission of data between the server and the user incorporates 128 bit encryption to protect the data as it moves back and forth
- Security related patches and service packs for operating systems and related software are routinely applied in a timely manner
- Physical security to the hosted servers is tight and administered by an objective third party
- Data backups are performed on a daily basis and become part of a standard disaster recovery plan
- Data centers are regularly audited to ensure that they are compliant to SAS-70 standards
Still think it’s safer to have your data in the office next to you? A few years ago we picked up a new client, and their primary reason for making a move to the cloud was that in the prior weeks, someone had broken into their office and stolen their server. End of story.
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